Kyiv Moves Forward With Fighter Jet Procurement Plans

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 and 150 Gripen jets with France and Sweden, respectively. While neither country has publicly confirmed the plans, the move suggests that Ukraine is moving forward with its efforts to modernize its air force. The development was first reported by AeroTime.