#Gripen

Following a meeting with the Swedish Prime Minister in Brussels, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will soon receive Gripen fighter jets to complement F-16s in its air defense system. The value of the deal is estimated at approximately $2.54 billion.

The Swedish Armed Forces have adopted a new air force combat concept in the event of a Russian attack, featuring potential deep strikes using Gripen fighters and Taurus missiles.

Saab showcased the A3-001 supersonic drone concept at the Swedish Armed Forces air show, designed to operate in tandem with Gripen and GlobalEye. The company aims to launch fighter-class drones by 2030.

Saab presented the A3 drone concept as part of the ACP program — a component of the Swedish KFS project. The company confirmed plans for unmanned testing by 2030, but there is no series production contract yet.

A Hungarian Air Force Gripen fighter crashed near Szolnok; the pilot ejected and was unharmed. An investigation into the cause is underway, and no civilian infrastructure was damaged.

On Independence Day, Ukraine's partners announced the preparation of Gripen fighters, the declassification of British SCALP components for local assembly, and new 'drone deals' with Norway and Finland.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Swedish Gripen fighters are being prepared to become part of the country's air defense. He discussed the delivery timeline and work on the Drone Deal with the Swedish minister.

Sweden has carried out its first launch of a Taurus KEPD-350 cruise missile from a Gripen C fighter. The video was released by the Air Force press office. Full integration of the weapon into the Gripen E is planned for 2033.

🇨🇴 Colombia demands a review of the price for Gripen E/F fighters. New President Abelardo de la Espriella considers the 3.135 billion euro contract too expensive. 📉 Comparison with other countries shows a huge gap: Thailand pays ~138 million dollars per aircraft, Ukraine — 138.5 million euros. Colombia agreed to 184.4 million euros. 🇺🇸 The US may intervene in the deal due to American components in the fighters. ⚖️ The government conducted an audit and found no violations, but plans to review offset conditions rather than cancel the contract.

Ukraine and the UK discussed new stages of military cooperation: from the supply of Gripen fighters to the purchase of Ukrainian drones using funds from frozen Russian assets. Kyiv is counting on strengthening air defense to protect the "grain corridor" and critical infrastructure. 🇺🇦🤝🇬🇧✈️

🇬🇧🇸🇪 UK and Sweden allocate €300 million for 16 fighter jets for Ukraine! 🛡️🇺🇦 Keir Starmer announced this during his meeting with Zelenskyy in Kyiv. #Ukraine #MilitaryAid