The post describes a planned transfer of Swedish Gripen C/D fighters to Ukraine with advanced air-to-air armament, notably the long-range ramjet-powered Meteor missile. If delivered, Meteor would materially expand Ukraine’s beyond-visual-range air combat capability and change air-to-air engagement dynamics versus Russian fighters.
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Ukraine to receive Gripen C/D with Meteor BVR missiles (planned 2027 delivery)
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/ukrainian-gripen-fighters-to-arrive-in-2027-long-range-meteor-missiles-claimed-to-be-includedUkrainian Gripen Fighters To Arrive In 2027, Long-Range Meteor Missiles Claimed To Be Included