In addition to the F-16, Ukrainian pilots will also be able to undergo a training program on the use of JAS 39 Gripen fighters.
What is known
Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson announced this(Pål Jonson). We are talking about an introductory program. Several experienced Ukrainian pilots will be able to train on simulators and then test the aircraft.
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By the way, the training program does not mean that Swedenplans to transfer JAS 39 Gripen fighters to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Sweden thus wants to demonstrate the features of its aircraft so that in the future Ukraine can purchase them if it wants.
For those who are not in the know
JAS 39 Gripen is a Swedish multi-rolefourth generation fighter. It is being developed by Saab. Work on the aircraft began in 1979. In 1988, the JAS 39 Gripen took to the skies for the first time. The fighter is in service with the Swedish Air Force. In addition, it is also used by the armies of the Czech Republic, Hungary, South Africa, Thailand and Brazil.