Swedish Weapons on the Ukrainian Frontline: Archer, Strv 122 and CV90 in Action

The Swedes have long been known for their military craft. So, it is not at all surprising that the descendants of the Vikings continue to create effective weapons that today help Ukrainians defend their native land.
Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Sweden has transferred various types of weapons to Ukraine, which have already proved useful. Watch this video to learn more about the best Swedish combat vehicles available to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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[@LisaNH934]

🇸🇪 Thank you Sweden! 🇸🇪

[@AndyWoohoo666]

[@iamjesper]

❤❤

[@whowhatwhydoyouknow]

Vi borde skicka mer Alla borde skicka mer utrustning till ukraina

[@Litzen2k]

You welcome!

[@LisaNH934]

​@@AndyWoohoo666🫂 🤗

[@Christian-rj2yc]

They were produced in a country that cares for human life unlike the Russian mobile crematoriums.

[@PaletoB]

When you have a smaller population then live in Moscow alone survivability matters.

[@Christian-rj2yc]

@@PaletoB Well, it always matters, not least for morale. Look at the US with more than double the Russian population, they produce top notch equipment for their soldiers.

[@davidanalyst671]

Sweden sent 10 tanks in a war that stretches across the entire length of Ukraine. Sweden doesn't care about human life either.

[@ligametis]

Besides the tank all other vehicles are tin cans, one direct hit that's it.

[@TzunSu]

@@ligametis Direct hit from what? The CV90 is built to be able to withstand 30mm from the front.

[@Mr.Rosebud]

Here in sweden we are proud of our knowledge of engineering. We hope you feel more secure with our gear. Our whole country stands with you fighting this sickening war. 🇸🇪♥️🇺🇦✊

[@finnen85]

I actually served on the cv 90 and it felt like it was gliding trough the battle field, and we got hit by two anti tank mines and stumbled upon two t80s

[@nullc0ntext]

As an American, if Sweden weren't our ally I would be terrified of their defense capabilities. They're on par for their size country with us proportionally, and make the best meatballs too.

[@fp3359]

I'm sincerely sorry to say: be very worried for the maniac Tr@mp.

[@orbetobe]

Not to forget half of my interior is Swedish :)

[@95Karlsson]

Well I wouldn’t go that far but as a Swede, thank you! Your praise is appreciated.

[@nullc0ntext]

@@95Karlsson Welcome! Happy to have you good folks in NATO now too. :D

[@95Karlsson]

@@nullc0ntext Happy to be here! Excited CV9040 driver sounds. :)

[@fredfred2363]

I'm so happy that Sweden joined NATO. They do benefit from membership, but NATO gets a lot more from Sweden... Thank you Sweden!

[@cfvgd]

Sweden benefit from membership how? Thats the biggest lie. Nato gains nothing. Military industrial complex gains billions.

[@wankercranker]

what do we benefit? NOTHING. nato is a terrorist organisation MAKING PROFIT from war.. you are a clown

[@SmedleyDouwright]

CV90 is the best looking infantry tank (IFV or BMP).

[@tankman66]

Agreed. But Bradley looks like it has a lot of purpose on the battlefield, maybe not as aesthetic, though.

[@lordcurre39]

​@@tankman66sure if there is no snow

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

I am seriously SO glad that both Sweden and Finland are now part of NATO. Swedish engineering is always leaps ahead of everything else. Beautiful machines! СЛАВА УКРАЇНІ ❤

[@LisaNH934]

It's sort of ironic that Putin was the best recruiter for NATO 😊 Welcome 🇸🇪 and 🇫🇮

[@keithpeterson5127]

Why can Sweden with a population of 10 million be so technologically advanced while Canada with a population 0f 40 million has no military capability?

[@hugodesrosiers-plaisance3156]

@@keithpeterson5127 Let's unpack that, there's a few layers. First, Canada does have military capabilities. Those capabilities are indeed relatively limited, however the training and efficiency of the Canadian military is often commented upon by allies during joint exercises. Canada also boasts the JTF-2 elite unit, which is widely regarded as peer to Delta Force, SEALs, SAS, etc. I have personally known a former JTF-2 member; at 21 years old, he was hunting Serbian snipers in Sarajevo. Top tier stuff, but with a very clear "defensive" mindset, i.e. keeping the city safe rather than going on the offensive. Second, Canada has historically chosen to position itself geopolitically in more of a support role; logistics, medical units, peacekeeping, etc. Third, Canada can afford to focus on such "less lethal" roles because it has no enemies within striking distance. Sweden on the other hand, is well within direct reach of a Russian strike. They NEED to be able to resist a direct attack. It's an entirely different situation.

[@erikempire318]

@@keithpeterson5127 Here in Sweden we have focused on an education system that is open and free. We have also tilted away from pure fact studies, that makes us look bad in for example PISA, to focus a bit more the usable side of education with creativity, analysis and reasoning that pays of in the innovation index rankings.

[@janpersson9818]

​@@keithpeterson5127 Born in Sweden in 1975 I grew up with Soviet/Russian threats in mind. At 8 I knew where our local shelter was. I watched recurring reports on the news about their planes breaching our air space. I saw one of their submarines run aground next to one of our top secret military bases. Suffice to say the list is rather long. There was never any doubt as to who our enemy would be in the event of war. I hazard to guess this constant military threat might be the largest factor when it comes to answering your question.

[@Chiller11]

Sweden has punched well above its weight in innovative armaments since the days of the Bofors Gun and before. Many think the JAS39 Gripen is the best fighter for Ukraine given the circumstances. It is easier to maintain and more versatile runway requirements than the F16 but fewer would be available.

[@davidanalyst671]

sweden sent 10 tanks. to a war hundreds of miles long. and you are telling me they are punching above their weight. Are you joking with me?

[@Chiller11]

@@davidanalyst671 I said they punched above their weight in developing innovative weapons systems. I said nothing about the relevance of their contribution of these vehicles. As a percentage of GDP Sweden ranks 13th in their relative contribution to the Ukrainian war effort, with 0.51%. That’s at a level similar to Great Britain, Germany and Czechia. The US ranks 19th at 0.32% of GDP. Tops is Estonia at 3.55%. I think Sweden is doing its share and no, I’m not joking about that. They could do better in comparison to their neighbours like Denmark at 2.41% of GDP and hopefully some F16’s coming up, or Norway at 1.72% of GDP but still 13th is not bad.

[@iwyrilja]

@@davidanalyst671Yeah now look at the Swedish NLAW, 1500+ Russian tanks destroyed.

[@sirseigan]

Sweden has punched above their weight since at least the 30 years war in the early 1600s. Few in number but well trained, well diciplined and well equipped with cuting edge well made gear have made Sweden able to do so. Numbers have always been Swedens biggest weakness, still are.

[@jonasbarka]

​@@sirseiganThe low population was once a tightly kept military secret. The heartland of the Swedish empire was almost empty compared to countries like France and Germany.

[@nattm6553]

All Swedish weapon systems are designed for defense against a larger invading enemy , and most are designed for "shoot run hide repeat" warfare. To grind the enemy down over and over. Keep in mind that Sweden is a fairly large size country covered with 69% forest, where the weapons often are nearly invisible..

[@BornAgain223]

the only problem is that after about one day the forest is basically gone, so the cover is gone as well

[@arvalb0]

@@BornAgain223 i would disagree, unless nukes are used. The forest in sweden and finnlan is thick and old, with a lot of lakes and rivers, it would be like vietnam to take down the forest.

[@LoreTunderin]

​@@arvalb0they may have been referring to the small tree lines between fields in Ukraine, otherwise, yeah there's no way all of Sweden's forests are getting cleared 😅

[@IGetWicked]

Care to share link or any proof of clearing forest in one day? Swedish forest territory is extremely thick but if you got any proof of your statement pls share

[@nattm6553]

@@BornAgain223 u MUST be American..hahaha

[@medeology4660]

With love, we send it all with love. Slava!

[@stevefox7793]

i don't know how to express our gratitude to Sweden and other Scandinavic countries... you guys are the best..

[@medeology4660]

@stevefox7793 I know precisely 93% of my fellow swedes will agree with me when I say it is we who are grateful to ukrainians. Last week, my ukrainian language teacher thanked me for my support of Ukraine and I felt like I could die from shame and embarrassment. She has just left Kharkiv, while I'm drinking lattes in Stockholm, and the only sacrifice I make is money donated and time spent going to rallies.

[@bigolboomerbelly4348]

Full respect for Sweden's tech. Thanks for helping Ukraine.

[@TheFrewah]

Tack så mycket!

[@goddsondynasty9122]

Ya only coz Europe is scared of Russia so they all using Ukraine as a proxy and battle ground, hoping Ukraine saves them. but it's the thought that counts right?

[@wladekhanczar]

Thank You Ukraine and Sweden,

[@jurgen4466]

Swedens equipment Jas Gripen, Str122, CV90, Archer art and Carl Gustav is among the best in the world, some of them maybe the best when it comes to perfprmance versus cost. Together with great maintenance and logistic along with superb maneuvering they are worldclass! Continue support Ukraina 💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@OCW301-79]

and swedish submarine Gotland-class.

[@snugglesjuggler]

Swedish blood is blue and yellow.

[@TheFrewah]

Proud Swede here. I really love to see how our ordnance helps Ukraine. I think the Swedish Archer is awesome

[@chrissmith2114]

That Guy said the CV-90 was 'cool' which is what every vehicle wants to be when infra-red seeking weapons are around !

[@Sabelzahnmowe]

Thx to Sweden

[@cho4d]

sweden makes very good military equipment! glad to have them in the nato family :)

[@user-jb6ip7nu7o]

Being American, I drive a Volvo because let’s be straight ItS AWESOME AND LASTS FOREVER!!

[@jocke278]

Nah, im Swedish and Lexus last forever. And im driving a BMW 😁. Had a Lexus for 18 years without a single breakdown nothing. But Volvo is a very nice car, not like a BMW though.🙃

[@LyricalSteeler]

Hell yeah:) I have an old Volvo 240 that i got from my dad, i drove it 2009-2017. It's an friggin tank fit for the zombie apocalypse. Ran for like 20 years without needing any real repairs or much maintenance at all. When i got it i replaced all cables, engine belt to new ones, nothing else has ever needed to be replaced or repaired. We had an Volvo 121(We call it Volvo Amazon in SE) as well when i was a kid, beautiful car and just as sturdy as the 240.

[@LoreTunderin]

​@@jocke278don't get me wrong Lexus is great, but my coworkers haven't had much luck with recent models. Like the saying goes though, 'they don't build em like they used to'

[@larion3296]

We could probably give more CV90s (gave 50? and have more than 500?), at least another 50, and more tanks (gave 10 out of 120), at least 30. And perhaps another 10 Archers. Could probably also give 1 out of 4 Patriot batteries. Should be enough to keep one for the mining area in the north, one for Gothenburgh and one for Gotland. But most of all we should scale up the artillery shell production. It is probably difficult to replace the equipment within a few years, but the potential risk for a land war in Southern Sweden must be very low and most threaths could be dealt with by the marine and airforce. The army is primarily needed in the North to help defend Northern Finland with CV90s, Strv 122 and Archers.

[@jonasbarka]

Ammunition production is the main weakness of the west right now, so everyone needs to increase production fast!

[@cfvgd]

it will just be sent to the scrapyard... Swedens weak as fuck air defence needs everything it can back home now when psychopaths in government made Sweden a target.

[@oskarolsson5043]

Glad you like them! 💙💛

[@shutterfish]

Slava Ukraini 💪 Greetings from Sweden

[@shooth100]

Some of the best looking IFVs in the world.. and with a big boy cannon. Love the CV90s!❤

[@saintsljp1]

That archer is hitting targets 18 miles away!!😮

[@johanmetreus1268]

30 KM... we refuse Freedom Units outside aviation (and no one care about what the sailors think anyway ;)

[@lovehagglund3234]

30km for standard rounds. 60km(37.3mi) for the more specialized rounds. it's capable of fireing a multitude of different shells.

[@saintsljp1]

@@lovehagglund3234that’s impressive!

[@mrolsen6987]

​@@saintsljp1 And you can scop away 6 rounds pack up and be gone before these rounds hit their targets, and they land simultaneously...

[@jonnyhjalmarsson9057]

Sweden has also donate BVS10 viking a All-Terrain Amphibious Tracked Armored Vehicle

[@AlexKall]

Wasn't that the UK? Checked, UK, the Netherlands and Italy sent BVS10.

[@jonnyhjalmarsson9057]

@@AlexKall you might be right

[@lordcurre39]

@@AlexKall still Swedish design

[@AlexKall]

@@lordcurre39 this was about donation, not about who designed it.

[@rickjames18]

I will always love me a Bradley but I have to be real, looks wise the CV90s are on point. They look freaking cool, and those thermal covers are very smart. I wish the US has those for Bradleys.

[@andersmalmgren6528]

I really hope our PM is true to his word about sending Gripen C now when we are in NATO

[@deloughi1887]

The Gripen was manufactured by Sweden, so they don't need permission to give them to Ukraine.

[@andersmalmgren6528]

@@deloughi1887 well our Prime Minister made it clear that for us to send Gripen we would first need to be part of NATO

[@SonsOfLorgar]

​@@deloughi1887 the engine is American.

[@deloughi1887]

@@andersmalmgren6528 Probably for the added protection for making the choice..

[@deloughi1887]

@@SonsOfLorgar Doesn't matter, the airframe is what matters when it's up to a third party..

[@elchicano187]

Don’t tell the enemy how much you have of anything brothers

[@LisaNH934]

💙💛 Slava Ukraini 🔱🇺🇦🔱

[@karoltomis5704]

Sláma v kravíně!

[@user-tf7qf7yy3n]

Слава Белоруссии.

[@MrReymoclif714]

@@user-tf7qf7yy3nNope.

[@LisaNH934]

​@@user-tf7qf7yy3nLukaTheKhuilo 🤪

[@jedi-mic]

Yes equipment is superb probably the best NATO equipment

[@-Zardoz-]

It all dies to drones and artillery the same.

[@LeinoSmaul]

the archer might be the most terrifying piece of equipment out of these things

[@LyricalSteeler]

Yeah, it's the best/fastest and most mobile artillery system in the world.

[@off6848]

@@LyricalSteelerthat title belongs to Koalitsya S

[@captnmaico6776]

@@off6848 keep on dreaming vatnik

[@jonasbarka]

When I was doing my military service in the late 90s I imagined something very close to Archer. We then had aging artillery on tank chassis and traditional towed artillery. Why not put that artillery on a dump truck body? Turns out that's what they did. The carrier is a modified civilian heavy dump truck, a great compromise between road speed and terrain capability.

[@LeinoSmaul]

@@off6848 wouldn't be so sure

[@Nubbe999]

The problem is just the amount of equipment and ammunition. Ukraine is a huge country so 10 tanks, 8 archers or 50 CV90 is better than nothing but just too little to make an big impact. All European countries really need to scale up their production. The US will not send any more aid in the coming 4 years so Europe has very little time to scale up and the decisions to do so needs to be made. It should not be possible for Russia to overproduce 30+ countries that are helping Ukraine.

[@marksasahara1115]

Thank You Sweden! Congrats on joining NATO and Thank You for giving Ukraine the means to fight the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia.

[@BlacktulipSF]

Bravo Sweden!

[@jerrysilvhammar7585]

🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@lmcsquaredgreendale3223]

Thank you to all the people of Sweden. Partnering with Ukraine to build more is great news. I can only imagine what the combination of Swedish and Ukrainian engineers will produce. I look forward to seeing those weapons.

[@Swingmesideways]

Nice to see that we swedes still got some viking blood left but now we turn it to good weapons instead.

[@Benderswe1]

waaaaiiit u forgot the combat boat 90

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Those hasn't been delivered yet 😉

[@Benderswe1]

@@SonsOfLorgar nor has the gripen, but they been promised

[@AlexKall]

​@@Benderswe1 Gripen has not been promised.

[@TheFrewah]

Stridsbåt 90 is really nice

[@Benderswe1]

@@AlexKall i meant the boat

[@TerreHauteRemoteGoat]

Bring on the Gripens! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🔱🇸🇪

[@davidbell7094]

Its like Swedish motorcars,if anyone has ever drove one,they'll know what I'm talking about. Especially in the last 15 years. Volvo are the best safest ost reliable cars you can own if your lucky enough! I think also as an IFV,its better than the Bradley which is saying something!

[@ZemplinTemplar]

Keep using them well, Ukraine. You're putting them to the greatest test, but it's exactly that live test on the battlefield that will aid their improvement, for the defence of Europe. I am extremely glad the previous government of my own country also finalized the procurement of CV 90s. It's good to have a high-quality IFV like that on one's own side.

[@donlucchese7280]

Gripen is slick

[@earllemongrab7960]

You can see how tired the tank operators are. God speed!

[@tokslut]

Glad we swedes could help!

[@lordcurre39]

strv122 has real time map on computer screen in it that shows where all other vehicles with system is and they can mark enemys in real time on the map like in video games

[@NEUBRANDGUNTHER-py2sq]

Slava ukraina 💙 💛 ✌ 💯👍💖

[@davidorth4906]

The French have an MRE with a wine bottle. Truly amazing technology.

[@ZetaReticuli87]

Det svenska stålet biter! 💪

[@GM4ThePeople]

Indirect fire from autocannons? Would be interested to hear more about this.

[@kurt8597]

excellent

[@waelfaraj6705]

These tanks have good might vision to assist in performing missions ...

[@janko6608]

Hope you have got also good stuff from Finland. (Mostly kept secret so we do not even know the details..)

[@waelfaraj6705]

Theses Swedish tanks have more precise ammunition targeting than the most advanced Russian tanks like T-90 and yes it offers more armoured protection than even the upgraded Russian Soviet T90s...

[@petter5721]

All CV90 has an antiaircraft capability and it is unique for a combat vehicle.

[@gasdorficmuncher9943]

that swed arty cannon is sweet

[@kingcurry6594]

The best artillery system in the world - by far. The second best tank in the world (after the Challenger 2). One of the 2 best AFVs in the world (along with the Bradley) Not bad for a small nation like Sweden. Sweden and Finland add so much to NATO.

[@fredrikcarlen3212]

To be fair, the tank is German.

[@MrSheduur]

CV90 will definately make the most impact out of all the systems delivered. Especially when they can start producing their own. Ukraine chose wisely to go for this vehicle for joint production.

[@DANIELWAGNER-tr1vh]

💙💛✊✌UA👍💖💯UNITED 24💖

[@KamiKaZantA]

I wish the EU and USA would come together and deliver a significant number of tanks. 50-60 tanks is much better than nothing, but 500+ modern tanks would have made a big difference. On a similar note, 1000+ IFV's like the CV90 and M2 Bradley, but other modern western IFVs. But critically for now is just artillery shells, ammunition, HIMAR rockets, drones, and lots of anti-air (anything from 20-40 mm autocannons to Patriot systems). Shell production has ramped up a lot since the start of the invasion, it's just not enough to meet demand, and the Ukrainian people suffer for it. I'm really happy that the aid package in the USA got through, but us in the EU need to get our shit together as well.

[@waelfaraj6705]

High tech Swedish weapons with good protection...

[@alandoherty5237]

Love watching your video brilliant thank you

[@waelfaraj6705]

There are crowd funding and collection of money from some Ukrainian and foreign groups to donate drones to the Ukrainian army plus Ukraine is starting to increase its weapon production . Things could change unexpectedly...Everything is possible... Remember that although money and arms do play a big role in a war but there is something that money alone and military power can not necessarily bring into life and that is the goodwill to live and evolve ... Sing the song of freedom And allow life to be created to all you and me Liberty coming above the sea , Know the truth to set you free It is a better world for all to see Being reborn again is a key ...

[@bananadane]

This was a really great video! Thanks y'all!

[@marijnnn4992]

can you make a video about the m901 and the m113 tow 2

[@colonelblars9126]

Sverige bäst

[@mishaillich9728]

Thanks Swedish!

[@mikaelfrosthage4375]

I would love to hear feedback from Ukrainian Gripen pilots.

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Wait half a year or so...

[@andrewhayes7055]

It's just a proposal nothing decided!

[@mikaelfrosthage4375]

@@andrewhayes7055 Yes, I know!

[@pinoyRN67]

is there made in Norway weapons for ukraine?

[@sgtlund]

🇸🇪❤️🇺🇦

[@raycom32]

Ukrainian tech tree finna go crazy ngl

[@sunjamrblues]

Great report, guys!

[@granataarzan3436]

Viva Ucraina !

[@LisaNH934]

🇺🇦💙🇺🇦💙🇺🇦

[@Noslhoo]

Dont let the russian get their hands on that thing and copy it

[@MCSonixx]

💙💛💙💛💙💛

[@guygabriel6251]

❤️🇺🇦❤️🇸🇪❤️

[@NiclasPettersson]

Now if only Ukraine would stop give away CV90s to Russia..

[@lassetapper2973]

🇸🇪🤝🇺🇦

[@par-eriklof7723]

🇸🇪💙💛🇺🇦

[@jonaspaulsson9912]

The russians should remember the battle of Narva

[@wildbill9490]

Disch isch for yooo, Schweden

[@TheStargoose]

Swedish steel and tools. Long known for highly competitive quality on world markets. Russian goods… not so much. 🇬🇧🇺🇦🇸🇪🇪🇺

[@paulvarn4712]

Welcome to NATO, Sweden.

[@petersandh6186]

We should send everything we dont need for training. Keep no reserves in Sweden. Proud that we do send much compared to economy size, but ashamed that we dont send much more. Put the foot down, decide that we want Ukraine to win and then give them what they need.

[@darkking1877]

Swedish weapons are not joking.

[@Fedde_Visser]

Hej!

[@droneforfun5384]

Make best use of our gear, go get em. Slava ukraini.

[@IrenESorius]

🇸🇪💞🇺🇦

[@rascalap2968]

No S tanks? 😀

[@einfachhonig6284]

Leopard a breaching tank??? 400 meters??? I think someone doesnt know what his tank is really made for

[@MrSheduur]

hehe yeah I stumbled over this too. They are supposed to be snipers that take out several other tanks before the opponent even gets in range :) But I guess this is their role now in the Ukraine war. From watch several frontline tank videos, tanks seem to often just go without infantry support and just shoot up infantry positions point blank, which is honestly pretty damn stupid and asking for those tanks to suffer losses that could be avoided.

[@tord008]

Слава Україні 🇺🇦 Героям слава! ✊🔱 Разом, роби перемоги! 🇸🇪

[@LisaNH934]

🇺🇦💪🇸🇪

[@pudanielson1]

wOW FIRing at targets from 7km away thats insane

[@danielfrisk925]

There is a great importance in prioritizing saving human lives when up against a much bigger country with a lot more manpower potential. The Swedish military knows this, and that more people decides to fight if there is a lot pf effort to protect their lives. This is one of the reasons the military focus a lot on high-tech, high quality equipment and prioritizes high mobility, low visibility, reliability and personell safety. Sweden does not have the industrial capability to mass produce new vehicles like Russia has, so every loss of for example a tank (and worse, its crew), hurts more for Sweden than Russia Protecting the human lives fighting in the war also makes the military retain more of it's highly experienced, skilled people which are extremely valuable assets in a war. Ukraine is already currently having a hard time mobilizing enough people for the defense against Russia and lack enough arms, equipment and vehicle needed to increase survivability at the front. Meanwhile, the fascist Putin-regime shows it's lack of care for the russian military personell and their human value, causing a immense waste of manpower, losing experienced, skilled troops in a much higher pace than Ukraine. They know they have a number advantage which is why they practice the human wave doctrine - to attrite and overwhelm an exhausted and supply lacking enemy.

[@emilg6478]

gigle gigle..

[@tohe0000]

I don´t think the Ukrain will win the war with only that

[@jasonladd6400]

Slava Ukraini

[@mikaelnordberg3055]

👍🇸🇪

[@magnuskarlsson4368]

Leopard STRV 122 is manufactured i Germany, not i Sweden...

[@lordcurre39]

no we build it in sweden under licence since germany owns the basic design

[@magnuskarlsson4368]

@@lordcurre39 Vilket företag tillverkar strv 122 i Sverige ?

[@lordcurre39]

​​@@magnuskarlsson4368BAE Systems AB (formerly Hägglunds) they have built 100 strv122. the first 20 was from Germany

[@magnuskarlsson4368]

@@lordcurre39 I en industri i Sverige ?

[@lordcurre39]

@@magnuskarlsson4368 yes Sweden did not want to rely on Germany if war broke out

[@gerryhouska2859]

Beautiful!!! The world is a wonderful place!

[@ericb.4358]

The Swedish GRIPEN fighters are better for Ukraine's needs and conditions than the more difficult to maintain F-16. But hey, Ukraine will take all of each they can get as long as they have pilots to man (or woman0 them.

[@waelfaraj6705]

Maybe , the Ukrainian soldiers do not all know enough English to communicate with Swedish instructors and Wish there were translators ... With time and practice , Ukrainian soldiers would get more experienced andcskillful in operating such higher tech Swedish weapons...