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"Hungary Purchases Swedish Fighter Jets in Defense Deal, Paving Way for Sweden's NATO Accession"

Hungary and Sweden have reached a defense industry agreement, with Sweden set to sell four JAS 39 Gripen jets to Hungary, expanding Budapest’s fleet and paving the way for Hungary’s likely ratification of Sweden’s NATO bid. The agreement comes after months of tension over Hungary’s refusal to support Sweden's NATO accession, with Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán indicating that his party is now ready to approve Sweden’s bid. The deal is seen as a point of reconciliation between the two countries, with Orbán emphasizing that the additional fighters will significantly increase Hungary’s military capabilities and strengthen its role in joint NATO operations.