Ukraine to buy 20 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden for EUR 2.5 billion - President's Office

Ukraine will purchase 20 Gripen fighter jets from Sweden for EUR 2.5 billion. This is stated in a press release on the President’s website, according to the Ukrainian News agency. 

In particular, it is reported that Ukraine’s top priority is air defense; to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, Sweden and Ukraine are launching a large-scale defense agreement that provides for Ukraine’s purchase of Swedish Gripen fighter jets.

"As a first step, the Swedish government is offering the opportunity to purchase up to 20 Gripen E/F fighter jets, for which Ukraine plans to allocate EUR 2.5 billion from a European Union loan under the Ukraine Support Loan," the statement reads.

It is noted that as soon as Ukraine takes the necessary steps to carry out this purchase, Sweden also intends to transfer 16 Gripen C/D fighter jets as part of bilateral aid.

In addition, it is noted that Sweden has also presented its largest military aid package to date; in addition to the decision to transfer Gripen C/D fighters, it also includes long-range weapons, ammunition, electronic warfare equipment, and support for innovation.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, in October 2025, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine expects to receive the first Swedish Gripen fighter jets as early as 2026.

Ukraine and Sweden intend to sign a contract for the production and delivery to Kyiv of 100 to 150 fourth-generation JAS 39 Gripen multi-role fighter jets.