Ukraine and Sweden have signed a landmark letter of intent for the possible sale of up to 150 JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to modernize Ukraine’s air force amid ongoing Russian offensives. The agreement, formalized on October 22, marks the largest single acquisition of fighter aircraft in Ukraine’s history and would also be Sweden’s biggest defense export ever if completed. Key advantages include a 10-minute turnaround for repeat sorties, operational costs at roughly half those of Ukraine’s MiG-29s, and a rugged design allowing for maintenance with small ground crews and fast rearmament—crucial in contested conditions. Watch for details