Ukraine expects to receive Swedish Gripen fighter jets in January-February 2027. Kyiv is negotiating with Sweden to expedite the delivery of the aircraft, which are planned to be used, among other things, to counter Russian strike drones.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on November 10 during a talk with journalists in Denmark.
According to the head of state, Ukraine continues to raise the issue of receiving Gripen as soon as possible with Swedish partners.
"We are negotiating and raising the issue of Gripen. They should arrive in January-February, possibly in February. We raised the issue that we need them as soon as possible", the president noted.
Zelensky expressed hope that Swedish fighter jets would be able to strengthen Ukraine's capabilities in combating Russian drones, particularly the reactive modifications of the "Shahed".
The president also stressed the need for more F-16 fighter jets. According to him, these aircraft have already become part of Ukraine's air defense system and are used to intercept aerial targets.
During his visit to Copenhagen, Zelensky thanked Denmark and Norway for their support of Ukrainian combat aviation. Denmark also announced a new defense aid package worth 645 million euros, which includes ammunition for F-16s.
The president did not specify the exact number of Gripen fighters Ukraine expects in early 2027. There is currently no official confirmation of the final delivery schedule.
Based on materials from: briefing by Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrinform, Office of the President of Ukraine
