Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defence for Aviation Development Oleksandr Kozenko met with a Swedish delegation led by Thomas Lindén, Director for Ukraine Affairs at Saab, on May 23, 2025. The discussions centered on modernizing Ukraine’s aging fleet of Soviet-era aircraft and exploring the potential transfer of advanced Swedish aviation platforms.
A primary focus of the talks was the integration of advanced Swedish avionics into Ukraine’s existing aircraft. This includes the incorporation of modern radar systems, defensive technologies, and electronic warfare countermeasures. Such upgrades aim to enhance Ukraine’s air force’s operational effectiveness and survivability in ongoing combat scenarios.
“Ukrainian-Swedish cooperation in this area will be mutually beneficial, as Ukraine will enhance the capabilities of its aircraft, while Sweden will gain insights from the combat experience gained through their deployment,” commented Kozenko. Läs artikel