Ukraine war briefing: Gripen fighter jet deal ramps up after Zelenskyy visit to Sweden

Ukraine to receive first 16 of the Swedish planes in early 2027; US congressmen back Zelenskyy plea for more Patriots. What we know on day 1,556Sweden will donate 16 of its existing Gripen fighter jets by next year to Ukraine, which will go on to buy an initial 20 of the latest model, they announced on Thursday as Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited an airbase in Uppsala, 70km (45 miles) north of Stockholm. The 16 donated aircraft will be delivered in early 2027, said Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish prime ...