UK allocates €300 million for 16 Gripen E fighter jets for Ukraine (defence24.com)

• €300 million for 16 Gripen E jets for Ukraine
• Includes pilot and engineer training
• Service entry target: 2029
• Supports 5,000 UK jobs in 50 companies
• Starmer announced funding just before resignation

"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced €300 million to fund the delivery of 16 Swedish Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine during a visit to Kyiv. The package includes pilot and engineer training. The jets are slated for service entry by 2029 and support 5,000 UK jobs across 50 companies. Starmer resigned on June 22 and will step down July 20."