Overview

• Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk told the BBC that F-16s, Mirage 2000s and Gripens are on Ukraine’s anticipated list but gave no details on timing or quantities.
• Stockholm has provided no confirmation, with Defense Minister Pål Jonson reiterating this month that Gripen sales would be considered only after the war ends.
• Analysts note Havryliuk’s remarks could point to post-war arrangements rather than near-term deliveries, keeping timing and scope uncertain.
• Even with approval, months of pilot and ground-crew training and certification would be required, and Sweden’s 2023 orientation flights that “went well” do not shorten that timeline.
• Adding another fighter type would complicate maintenance and supply chains, though the Gripen’s suitability for dispersed basing and its NATO-compatible systems are seen as operational advantages for Ukraine.