In this video, I break down why the Gripen would be a game-changer for Ukraine and why waiting until “after the war” to deliver them is a mistake: • Built for Dispersed Ops: Gripens can launch from highways, frozen lakes, or makeshift strips. No more predictable, high-value air bases for Russia to target. • Maintenance Made Simple: Designed for Sweden’s “day one war” mindset, the Gripen can be serviced in the field by small teams with basic tools. For Ukraine, that’s the difference between grounded squadrons and a fighting air force. • Cost per Flight Hour: Gripen is far cheaper to fly than the F-16, giving Ukraine more sorties, more training, and more operational flexibility. • Networked Warfare: With NATO’s Link 16 built in, Gripens share data with drones, AWACS, and SAMs in real time, creating an integrated hit web Russia can’t match. • Survivability by Design: Gripen was built to operate after its bases were flattened. For Ukraine, that’s not a hypothetical; that’s daily life.