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Add as preferred source on GoogleSweden's PM and Ukraine's President discussed Gripen jets and defense cooperation at a European leaders' meeting in Copenhagen.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday he and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had discussed Swedish Saab's JAS Gripen fighter jets at a meeting of European leaders in Copenhagen.
"We discussed the continued cooperation on developing Ukraine’s future defence, including air defence, and Ukraine's interest in Gripen fighters," Kristersson said on social media platform X.
Sweden has debated whether to send Gripen jets to Ukraine, and has not ruled out doing so.
(Reporting by Anna Ringstrom, editing by Louise Rasmussen)
Gripen jets are a series of fighter aircraft designed and manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab. They are known for their advanced technology and versatility in various military operations.
Air defense refers to the measures taken to protect a country or region from aerial threats, such as enemy aircraft or missiles. It includes systems and strategies to detect, track, and neutralize these threats.
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