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Gripen fighters
Coverage of Gripen fighters in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine is finally going to get Gripen fighters built for a Russia fight, but new jets come with new challenges
Ukraine is set to receive 16 advanced Gripen E fighter jets from Sweden under a $2.54 billion deal, with deliveries starting in 2029. The Gripen, designed for mobility and austere operations, aligns with Ukraine's strategy against Russia and complements its existing fleet of F-16s and Soviet-era jets.
- Brazil plans to buy 20 more Gripen fighters
Brazil plans to purchase 20 additional Gripen fighter jets. The decision stems from a reassessment of Brazil’s air power, as stated by Brazilian air chief Gen. Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno in an interview with Breaking Defense.