Zelenskyy: Overall goal for future of Ukrainian combat aviation is fleet of 250 aircraft

10:50, 28.10.2025 1 min read

Ukraine is conducting three parallel negotiations with Sweden, France, and the United States regarding aircraft deliveries. The overall request for the future of Ukrainian combat aviation is a fleet of 250 new aircraft, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced.

"That is, I'm conducting three parallel discussions about aircraft: with the Swedes, the French, and the Americans. The overall requirement for the future of our combat aviation is a fleet of 250 new aircraft," Zelenskyy said during his conversation with reporters.

According to the president, Ukraine has reached an agreement with Sweden that the countries will sign a treaty, and Ukraine will have 150 new Gripens.

"Of course, this is quite a long road. But it's a very good option. The Gripens will come fully armed. The main issue is that we have agreed on the localization of the Gripens. I believe this is a historic agreement," he added.