Reference News Network, October 1st report. According to the Russian "Gazeta" website, on September 29th, Deputy Minister of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense Ivan Gavriluk, a major general, said in an interview with the BBC that Sweden will transfer the "JAS-39 Gripen" fighter jets to Ukraine for the first time.
When asked about the number of aircraft and delivery schedule, Gavriluk replied: "When you see them over the skies of Ukraine, you naturally know." He also revealed that in addition to the "JAS-39 Gripen," Ukraine will also receive more American F-16 fighters and French Mirage fighters.
The "JAS-39 Gripen" fighter jet is a fourth-generation multi-role fighter developed by Sweden. The aircraft is equipped with a 27mm Mauser BK27 cannon with 120 rounds of ammunition, and can carry various types of missiles, including the RBS-15 anti-ship missile, as well as various bombs.
Sweden currently has nearly 100 "JAS-39 Gripen" fighter jets.
Previously, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated that the negotiations between Ukraine and Sweden on the "JAS-39 Gripen" fighter jets have achieved "breakthrough results." According to him, Ukrainian pilots have "started testing the aircraft," and Kyiv is "step by step" advancing the delivery process. (Translated by He Yingjun)
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