Kyiv Advances Plans For Saab Gripen And Dassault Rafale Acquisitions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the country is preparing advance payments for future Saab Gripen and Dassault Rafale fighter jets. According to reports, Ukraine has been discussing the purchase of up to 100 Rafale jets and 150 Gripen jets with France and Sweden, respectively. While neither country has publicly confirmed the comments, the move could signal a significant upgrade to Ukraine’s air force capabilities. The development was first reported by AeroTime.