Ukraine expects to receive the first Griffin in early 2027: Zelensky set the delivery dates.
The first Swedish Griffin fighters may enter service in Ukraine as early as January-February 2027. Vladimir Zelensky stated this during his visit to Denmark.
According to him, Kiev is actively discussing with Stockholm the acceleration of the transfer of the planes and expects to receive them as soon as possible.
"We are very grateful to Sweden. We talk and raise the subject of the Griffin. They should arrive in January-February, maybe February. We raised the question that we need them as soon as possible," Zelensky said.
In addition to Swedish fighters, the Ukrainian side is building on expanding the supply of weapons for the existing F-16 aircraft. Zelensky also noted the need for more aircraft of this type, pointing to technical problems: a significant part of the existing fleet requires regular repairs due to the age of the machines.
We will remind you that the cooperation between Kyiv and Stockholm provides for the transfer of 16 Griffin type combat aircraft to Ukraine, as well as the sale of another 22 new aircraft. Therefore, we are talking about the formation of another aviation potential of Ukraine at the expense of Swedish technology.
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