Sweden sends Gripen-Kampfjets: New support for Ukraine!

Sweden sends Gripen-Kampfjets: New support for Ukraine!

In a crucial step to support the NATO-Geforce, Sweden monitors the Polish airspace with up to eight gripen fighter aircraft. This was announced by Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergardd. The deployment should increase the defense of Poland and support the deliveries of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Sweden's participation marks the first time that the country's fighter planes are in use from an allied territory, as Defense Minister Pal Jonson added. A total of six to eight aircraft and about 110 technical staff of the Swedish Air Force are sent, as OE24 In addition to air deployment, Sweden has put together a comprehensive aid package of around 400 million euros, which also includes some spare parts for the Gripen fighter aircraft. According to the Swedish Ministry of Defense, a future delivery of gripes to Ukraine will continue to be considered, but the delivery of F-16 fight jets must first be prioritized. These F-16 jets, which are already in use in Ukraine, are considered crucial for sovereignty. Although the Gripen-Kampfjets have not yet been in Ukrainian property, the purchase of materials will pave the way for possible future support, such as n-tv reported .