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Media: Sweden to consider sending Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Wilshire@sh.itjust.works to c/ukraine@sopuli.xyz

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[–] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah, this would fit their needs well. Generous of Sweden to do this since they actually have a threat to their national security (the Kremlin).

[–] Atomic@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

It's not done yet. But it's a bit of cheeky way to be able to justify the purchase of more Gripen-E to replace the ones "given" away to Ukraine.

Gripen would be the perfect plane for Ukraine. It does exactly what they need. A plane that's nimble, lightweight. Can take off from reinforced roads. And need a very small crew to re-arm and re-fuel that can all be mobile.

You're never tied down to a specific airfield. Or an airfield at all.