NATO feels that Sweden should pause sending Gripens to Ukraine so that they can get the F-16 figured out with respect to things like maintenence and logistics of parts and so forth. Another question is where are the Gripens going to be stationed? In airfields outside of Ukraine or inside? Ukraine is in a war situation and doesn't have the budget to continually repair its airstrips. The F-16 needs flawless airstrips or a tiny chunk of rock will get in the engine and destroy it. It it is to be kept in ukraine then it wiill have to use bases very far from the front and even then only a couple would be available. Russia knows this and could focus on targeting these. Or, they could be stationed in a nearby country-Poland and Slovakia come to mind since they seem very pro-ukraine. The Gripen on the other hand, wouldnt need such nice runways since it has landing gear that lifts the planes up higher, and keeps stuff from getting in them. They can even land on highways and do so regularly in Sweden. It's a shame that Ukraine has to have a really good plane if it is vulnerable when a good one that isn't vulnerable is being pushed aside.
https://kyivindependent.com/partners-asked-sweden-to-pause-plans-on-gripens-for-ukraine-to-focus-on-f-16s-minister-says/
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