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Ukraine to buy 20 new Gripen jets, Sweden to donate older jets sooner

Ukraine moves to buy Gripen fighters as Sweden offers earlier jet transfers

Ukraine plans to buy 20 new Saab Gripen E fighters while Sweden moves to donate 16 older Gripen C/D aircraft sooner, creating a near-term stopgap and a longer-term fleet transition.

Key Takeaways

Ukraine plans to buy 20 new Gripen E fighters.
Sweden will donate 16 older Gripen C/D jets next year.

DT Editorial Team·May 29, 2026·via defensenews.com

Ukraine secures Gripen path as Sweden plans fighter package

Sweden says Ukraine will acquire up to 20 Gripen E/F fighters and is set to receive 16 older Gripen C/D aircraft as bilateral assistance.

Key Takeaways

Sweden says Ukraine will order up to 20 Gripen E/F jets.
Stockholm also aims to donate 16 Gripen C/D aircraft.

DT Editorial Team·May 28, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Israel Moves to Expand Its Fighter Fleet With New F-35 and F-15IA Squadrons

Israel says it plans to acquire 25 F-35 fighters and 25 F-15IA aircraft, a major expansion of its air power that officials frame as part of long-term force development after the Iran campaign.

Key Takeaways

Israel’s Defense Ministry says it will acquire 25 F-35s and 25 F-15IA fighters.
The package includes sustainment, spare parts, logistics support, and fleet integration.

DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

Air Force Plans Major Expansion of F-15EX Fleet as Defense Spending Rises

The U.S. Air Force now plans to buy 267 F-15EX fighter jets, more than doubling its previous projection, as the fiscal 2027 budget seeks broader procurement and sustainment increases.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via breakingdefense.com