The Swedish government will instruct the country's military to investigate the possibility of sending Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, the Swedish Radio's news service Ekot reported on Sept. 12.
It’s not done yet. But it’s a bit of cheeky way to be able to justify the purchase of more Gripen-E to replace the ones “given” away to Ukraine.
Gripen would be the perfect plane for Ukraine. It does exactly what they need. A plane that’s nimble, lightweight. Can take off from reinforced roads. And need a very small crew to re-arm and re-fuel that can all be mobile.
You’re never tied down to a specific airfield. Or an airfield at all.
It’s not done yet. But it’s a bit of cheeky way to be able to justify the purchase of more Gripen-E to replace the ones “given” away to Ukraine.
Gripen would be the perfect plane for Ukraine. It does exactly what they need. A plane that’s nimble, lightweight. Can take off from reinforced roads. And need a very small crew to re-arm and re-fuel that can all be mobile.
You’re never tied down to a specific airfield. Or an airfield at all.