Ukrainian military personnel have already begun training to operate Swedish Gripen fighter jets.
According to Ukrinform, this was announced by Sweden's Defense Minister Pål Jonson on X.
He described the transfer of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen as a new stage in the development of Ukraine's air defense.
"Ukraine is not just receiving aircraft. Ukraine is building a modern air force able to fight, survive and adapt under the hardest conditions in Europe," Jonson wrote.
He said that training for Ukrainian pilots and technical personnel is already underway and will expand further in the fall. He added that, once all approvals are obtained, deliveries of Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine are planned to begin early next year.
