Ukraine agrees to purchase up to 20 Gripen fighters and receive 16 as aid from Sweden (unn.ua)

• Ukraine purchases up to 20 Gripen E/F for €2.5B via EU loan.
• Sweden to transfer 16 Gripen C/D as bilateral aid after purchase.
• Sweden announces largest military aid package including long-range weapons and EW gear.

"Ukraine has agreed to purchase up to 20 Gripen E/F fighters for 2.5 billion euros from an EU loan. Sweden is also expected to transfer 16 Gripen C/D aircraft as bilateral aid. The deal is part of a large-scale defense agreement announced on May 28, 2026."