Ukraine Acquires 20 Gripen E Jets, Sweden Donates 16 More (migflug.com)

• 20 new Gripen E/F purchased for €2.5 billion via EU loan
• 16 donated Gripen C/D from Swedish Air Force
• First deliveries early 2027, new jets from 2030

"On 28 May 2026, Ukraine and Sweden signed a fighter package in Linköping: Ukraine buys up to 20 new Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F for €2.5 billion via an EU loan, and Sweden donates up to 16 Gripen C/D from its fleet. Donated jets arrive early 2027, new builds from 2030. The deal bolsters Ukraine's air force and European defense industrial independence."