On 28 May 2026 the UK Ministry of Defence announced a new agreement with Sweden to supply Ukraine with 16 Gripen fighter jets and to purchase 20 more through an EU support loan. The deal, described as a boost to Ukraine’s air power, will have 30 % of each aircraft built in the UK, creating more than 5,000 jobs across British companies such as Saab UK and Leonardo UK. The UK will also provide training, expertise and other military equipment, with total UK‑Sweden support since February 2022 amounting to £11.4 billion. The joint effort is intended to strengthen Ukraine’s ability to counter Russia’s invasion and to reinforce NATO interoperability.
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