Ukraine is continuing discussions with Sweden regarding the supply of Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, as well as the future localisation of their production in Ukraine.
Nordic defence firm Nammo has signed a letter of intent with a Ukrainian industrial partner to expand cooperation in ammunition production and supply.
Sweden and Ukraine are advancing discussions on a major defence deal that could see Kyiv acquire as many as 150 Gripen E fighter jets, Sweden’s defence minister told Reuters on Thursday.
Sweden and Ukraine have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation in defence innovation, combining Sweden’s industrial expertise with Ukraine’s battlefield experience.
Latvia has formally handed over the final batch of “Patria” 6x6 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine at the Ādaži military base.
Germany’s Circus SE has signed a strategic agreement with Ukraine’s government-led defence technology platform BRAVE1 to deliver AI-powered autonomous robotics systems.
Ukraine has opened its first underground military training hub equipped with a steel shelter, built using Metinvest Group materials and technology.
The aircraft are being used at the European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC), established in part through a Dutch initiative, to train both Romanian and Ukrainian pilots.
Swedish defence company Saab is considering Canada as a potential site for assembling Gripen fighter jets, as it looks to expand production in response to rising demand from Ukraine.
Saab CEO Micael Johansson said the company was already boosting output and could soon build between 20 and 30 jets annually, but would need to double that rate if the Ukraine agreement is confirmed.
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has confirmed that Swedish defence company Saab has entered agreements for the joint production of air defence systems as part of the ‘Build in Ukraine’ initiative.
RENK Group AG, a leading German supplier of military propulsion systems, has received an order worth over EUR 70 million to supply HSWL 295 transmissions for the K2 battle tank.
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