Saab will begin deliveries of Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine in 2029. Defense Industry Europe. The CEO of the Swedish defense concern, Mikael Johansson, said that for the delivery of the new Gripen E, 16 combat aircraft in the previous C/D change will be transferred to Kiev. "It will all start with the transfer of 16 fighter jets in the C/D version to Ukraine as soon as possible. Then, in 2029, we will start delivering Gripen E." According to Johansson, the corresponding contract was signed in Kyiv at the beginning of July. Saab also plans to increase annual fighter jet production from about 15 to 25-30 planes. At the same time, the exact timing of the transfer of the first 16 aircraft and the total number of Gripen E ordered have not yet been revealed.

Saab will begin deliveries of Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine in 2029. Defense Industry Europe. The CEO of the Swedish defense concern, Mikael Johansson, said that for the delivery of the new Gripen E, 16 combat aircraft in the previous C/D change will be transferred to Kiev. "It will all start with the transfer of 16 fighter jets in the C/D version to Ukraine as soon as possible. Then, in 2029, we will start delivering Gripen E." According to Johansson, the corresponding contract was signed in Kyiv at the beginning of July. Saab also plans to increase annual fighter jet production from about 15 to 25-30 planes. At the same time, the exact timing of the transfer of the first 16 aircraft and the total number of Gripen E ordered have not yet been revealed.