STOCKHOLM: Ukraine plans to buy up to 20 latest model Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 older models to boost its air defence, the two countries said Thursday (May 28) during a surprise visit to Sweden by the Ukrainian president.Ukraine plans to allocate €2.5 billion (US$2.9 billion) from an EU

Sweden is preparing to transfer and sell Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, including newer aircraft funded through an EU-backed loan.

According to Aftonbladet, Ukraine will pay for the fighter jets from the EU loan

Ukraine and Sweden take steps towards Ukrainian Gripen acquisition