A Swedish-made fighter jet could tip the scales against Russia in Ukraine, but it might not get there any time soon

Sun, 02/05/2023 - 09:47

Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E over Gotland in the Baltic — A Swedish JAS 39 Gripen E over the Baltic Sea in May 2022.
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Ukraine's air force remains in the fight almost a year after Russia's shambolic invasion.
Sweden's JAS 39 Gripen-C fighter, designed for rugged environments, could help Ukraine stay in the fight.
But there aren't many Gripens available, and training Ukrainian pilots on them will take time.

Meet the JAS-39 Gripen: Contrary to all expectations, Ukraine's air force remains in the fight almost a year after Putin launched his shambolic invasion.