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Ukraine signs deal with Saab for 16 Gripen fighter jets worth $2.53 billion

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Ukraine has signed a contract with Swedish defense manufacturer Saab to purchase 16 Gripen E fighter jets.
The agreement is valued at approximately 24.6 billion Swedish kronor, equivalent to about 2.53 billion dollars.
The deal follows a previous intent letter signed by both governments in October regarding Ukraine's potential acquisition of up to 150 aircraft.
In addition to the Gripen E jets, Sweden is expected to donate an additional 16 Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine.
The contract was officially announced by Saab on July 1, 2026.

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Ukraine has signed a contract with Swedish defense manufacturer Saab for the purchase of 16 Gripen E fighter jets, valued at approximately 24.6 billion Swedish krona (around 2.53 billion USD). The announcement of the deal came on July 1, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance Ukraine's military capabilities amid the ongoing conflict.

This agreement follows a letter of intent signed by the two governments in October, which outlined plans for Ukraine to acquire between 100 and 150 Gripen aircraft in total. In addition to the newly contracted Gripen E jets, Sweden is also set to provide an additional 16 Gripen C/D aircraft as a donation to bolster Ukraine's air defense systems.

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