BLUF
Saab is accelerating Gripen production amid a potential 100–150 jet deal with Ukraine this year. Progress on training, financing and capacity continues, though Sweden says challenges remain despite strong bilateral cooperation.Learning Outcomes
- Understand Saab’s strategy to expand Gripen production capacity in response to growing global demand and a potential large-scale deal with Ukraine.
- Analyse the key factors influencing international defence agreements, including financing, training, and production challenges.
- Evaluate the strategic significance of Sweden–Ukraine defence cooperation and its implications for future military capability development.
