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Zelenskyy expects Ukraine to receive first Saab Gripen C/D fighters in early 2027

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Ukraine expects its first Saab Gripen C/D fighters from Sweden in January or February 2027, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. He said the aircraft could help intercept Russian attack drones, putting the prospective fighters in a role tied directly to Ukraine’s air defense needs.

Discovered 2026-11-11T02:35:01.604056-08:00 | 2026-11-11T02:35:01.604056-08:00

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  • The stated arrival window—January or February 2027—sets a prospective timeline for Ukraine’s acquisition of Swedish fighters.
  • Zelenskyy said the Gripen C/Ds could help intercept Russian attack drones, linking the planned aircraft to Ukraine’s air-defense requirements.

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