“The Swedish company Saab is considering the possibility of creating a factory in Ukraine for the assembly of Gripen aircraft. This is reported by the Financial Times. CEO Saab Johansson emphasized that it is not easy to implement such a project in wartime, but it can increase the company’s production capacity. He noted that it is possible to establish the final assembly and testing of aircraft in Ukraine, which may eventually lead to this”, — write on: ua.news
The Swedish company Saab is considering the possibility of creating a factory in Ukraine for the assembly of Gripen aircraft.
It is reported Financial Times .
CEO Saab Johansson emphasized that it is not easy to implement such a project in wartime, but it can increase the company’s production capacity. He noted that it is possible to establish the final assembly and testing of aircraft in Ukraine, which may later lead to partial production.
The importance of this project lies in its potential to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities, as well as in the opening of new production facilities for Saab.
The company is currently investing in expanding its production facilities in Brazil, but such a deal with Ukraine could double its capacity needs. Analysts believe Saab has a better chance of ramping up production because even at its peak, the company was only building about 18 planes a year.
This initiative could become a new stage in the military-technical cooperation between Ukraine and Sweden, because recently President Zelenskyi announced the transfer of 120 to 150 of the latest Saab JAS 39 fighter jets to Ukraine. Prospects and details of cooperation, including financing, are still being discussed, but this opening could significantly increase Ukraine’s defense potential.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi reported that Ukraine expects to receive 150 Gripen fighters, and the first batch could arrive as early as next year.
We will remind, according to experts, Gripen of the latest modification, about which was going during Zelenskyi’s visit to Sweden, it is one of the best fighter jets in the world.
On Wednesday, October 22, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi visited Sweden His visit was actively covered by the Swedish media, but it went almost unnoticed in Ukraine. Although potentially the effects of the trip could be considered historic.
Transfer of Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighters to Ukraine will provide and additional missiles and bombs from partners, since any aircraft is only a weapon platform.
