Sweden to Train Ukrainian Fighter Pilots on JAS-39 Gripen Jets in $24 Million Support Package.

Sweden has announced plans to provide training to Ukrainian pilots and ground personnel on the operation and maintenance of JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets, in response to Ukraine's desire for an "operational evaluation" of the type. The Swedish government has also pledged to contribute millions of dollars to the British fund International Fund for Ukraine and the NATO Ukraine Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund to help finance the purchase of additional weapon systems and other materiel. The Gripen plans are by far the most significant part of this announcement, as Ukraine has been very outspoken in their desire to get fleets of more modern Western combat jets.