The gripens will be so important as a new capability for the Ukrainians — and in particular, it gives them a tool to stop the Russian glide bombs. The sooner the better.
Molly McKew
Ukrainian pilots have begun training on the JAS Gripen:
"The Gripen will show up in combat when the Russians least expect it," says Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ignat, "and will serve as a 'long arm' to push Russian fighter jets back from our borders."
VINNYTSIA. Ukrainska piloter har påbörjat sin flygutbildning på Jas 39 Gripen. De blir de första någonsin som öppnar eld mot fienden med det svenska stridsflygplanet. – Gripen ska dyka upp i strid n...