Stockholm is open to the discussion of moving old versions of gripen aircraft. However, this does not apply to modern models.
Sweden is ready to provide Ukraine old versions of gripen fighters, however, the sale of modern models is possible only after the end of the war. This was announced by the Sweden Paul Johnson defense minister, reporting Wednesday, September 3, breaking defense.
“We are conducting a conversation with Ukraine, and since they have definitely expressed interest in the gripen system … mainly GriPen Echo, the new version, also used by Sweden and Brazil, sale is possible.
He emphasized that the supply of aircraft depends directly on the end of the war in Ukraine.
At the same time, according to the Swedish minister, this condition does not work about the old gripen s/d aircraft.
“We were open to discuss the transfer of GriPen C/D aircraft and, of course, I talked to my Ukraine colleague when I was at Kyiv last week,” added the head of the Sweden Ministry of Defense.
Saab Jas 39 GriPen (Griffin) is a fourth -fourth -purpose fighter, developed considering the university. Jas Deciphens reduction as Jakt (fighter), attack (aircraft attack) and spaning (scout). This aircraft is in service with Sweden, Hungary, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Brazil, Thailand and South Africa. In total, 264 said the aircraft was released.
As you know, conversations about moving aircraft aircraft have been performed for a long time. However, in May last year they paused, as Ukraine ended up being very difficult to have two fighter-Kapwa F-16 and GriPen systems.
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