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Sweden Eyes Gripen Deal for Ukraine After Hungary Veto Lifted

5/8/2026

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Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said a Gripen deal could be signed within months during his Sweden visit.
Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Sweden has earmarked 80 billion crowns for Ukraine, enabling financing of the jets.
Saab CEO noted the agreement may close this year after Hungary lifted its veto to an EU 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine.

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Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said a Gripen deal could be signed within months during his Sweden visit.
Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Sweden has earmarked 80 billion crowns for Ukraine, enabling financing of the jets.
Saab CEO noted the agreement may close this year after Hungary lifted its veto to an EU 90-billion-euro loan for Ukraine.