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Ukraine selects three fighter jets for future air force
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The Ukrainian Air Force has identified three Western fighter jets that could form the backbone of its combat aviation. These are the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen, the French Rafale, and the American F-16.
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- Announcement date: 29 August 2026
- Fighter jets: Gripen, Rafale, F-16
- Air Force Commander: Colonel Oleksandr Dyakiv
Ukrainian Air Force · Oleksandr Dyakiv · JAS 39 Gripen · Rafale · F-16
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