Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement for the procurement of 16 Gripen E fighter jets.

Axar.az reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the deal in a post on X.

"Together with Sweden, we continue strengthening Ukraine's combat aviation. Today, our countries signed an agreement for the procurement of 16 Gripen E fighter jets. Importantly, the aircraft will come with a package of related equipment, technical assistance, and support."

Zelensky also confirmed that the first 16 Gripen C/D fighter jets, agreed upon earlier with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, will be delivered to Ukraine at the beginning of 2027.

"In addition, under our previous agreements with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the first 16 Gripen C/D aircraft will be transferred to our Air Force at the beginning of 2027."

The agreement was signed during a meeting in Kyiv between Zelensky and Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, where the two sides also discussed preparations for the Drone Deal, anti-ballistic defense, and broader bilateral defense cooperation.