LET’S GO!!!

Kristersson stated that, based on current production capacity, the first Gripen deliveries could take place within three years of a finalized contract. He emphasized, however, that the letter of intent marks only the beginning of discussions and does not yet constitute a binding sale.

This will be likely an “after the war” thing, no matter, this is such a large amount of aircraft the strategic implications are major and precede the arrival of the physical aircraft.

Hopefully this makes Trump feel left out so he greenlights the AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopter sale.

Edit 1 United24 indicates actually Ukrainian pilots are already being trained on the Gripens and would start flying next year, can’t find any more on that yet to confirm though.

Edit 2 Yeah ok this timeline is likely faster than it appears, Ukrainian pilots started testing these Gripens in 2023.

https://www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/jonsson-ukrainska-piloter-har-testat-gripen

  • supersquirrel@sopuli.xyzOP
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    4 days ago

    I mean, that is a LOT of jets, 3 years isn’t that long for such a massive aquisition.

    What this says to me is these military industrial powers are confident Russia is unable to radically change the momentum of the war and are thinking 10 years down the road to the next step of war for Russian imperialism.

    I am not sure how much that future war is feasible for Russia anymore though.

    All that being said, yes it is infuriating, nobody is a pawn to be pushed around in geopolitics and I totally get Ukrainians being exasperated by this nonsense.