Government Considering Sending Gripen Planes to Ukraine for Investigation, According to Ekot
In a recent development, the Swedish government is reportedly considering commissioning the Armed Forces to investigate the possibility of sending Gripen planes to Ukraine. This investigation is expected to be initiated as early as Thursday, with the government seeking answers on whether Sweden should and can provide Ukraine with these aircraft.
One of the key aspects that will be considered during the investigation is the impact on Sweden’s defense capabilities. Additionally, the authorities will also assess the length of time it would take to receive new planes if the decision is made to send them. Another important question that needs to be addressed is the training of Ukrainian pilots on how to operate the Gripen planes.
Currently, Sweden possesses 90 Gripen planes, while Ukraine hopes to acquire 16-18 of these aircraft. However, before any planes are sent, Sweden must obtain permission from the United States. This is because a significant portion of the equipment in the planes originates from the US.
According to sources from Ekot, the Swedish Armed Forces are expected to submit their findings in November. Only after reviewing their report will the government make a final decision on whether to send any planes to Ukraine.
The government’s openness to the possibility of sending Gripen planes to Ukraine was also highlighted in a recent article by Ekot. It is clear that this potential move signifies Sweden’s commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense efforts.
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Sources:
– http://www.gp.se/1.109646647
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