Sweden's Defence Minister States Country Can Support Funding for Ukraine's Gripen Agreement

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Reuters

Updated: Nov 06 2025

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Source: Reuters

Sweden and Ukraine's Fighter Jet Deal: Sweden is progressing on a deal for Ukraine to purchase up to 150 Gripen E fighter jets, with potential financing options including military aid and support from other European countries.
Cooperation Agreement: A long-term cooperation agreement was signed in October, allowing for the export of Gripen jets, which would mark Sweden's largest aircraft order to date.
Financing Challenges: The financing of the deal remains uncertain, with discussions around using frozen Russian assets and export credits to support Ukraine's budget post-war.
Production and Delivery Timeline: Saab is prepared to increase Gripen production and is exploring partnerships for assembly, with initial deliveries to Ukraine potentially occurring in three years.

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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.