Defence News – Early June 2026

A new deal brokered by Sweden will see Ukraine gifted 16 Gripen fighter jets, with essential parts of the aircraft to be built in Britain. Ukraine will also purchase 20 new Gripen aircraft through an EU support loan, to ensure longer-term air force capacity.

The agreement will give Ukrainian forces modern, agile and highly capable multirole air combat platforms, helping to significantly strengthen Ukraine’s air power and bolster NATO supply chains.

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