The Ukrainians are begging Western countries for F-16s, but they've also got their eyes on an often overlooked Swedish jet

• Ukraine has repeatedly asked Western countries to give it F-16 fighter jets to take on Russia.
• Ukrainian officials are also reportedly interested in getting the Swedish-designed JAS 39 Gripen.
• The Gripen is well regarded and experts say it would be a good fit for the conditions Ukraine faces.

Neither Russia nor Ukraine has been able to dominate the skies during their 16-month war, but Russia's aircraft have a technological edge and numerical superiority.