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Ukraine Says Gripen Jets With Meteor Missiles Counter Russian Glide Bombs
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence reported that pairing Swedish Gripen fighters with Meteor missiles would improve Ukraine's ability to intercept Russian glide bombs. Moscow has increased glide-bomb launches in 2026, according to the ministry.
May 29, 9:16 AM·1m read1 source
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The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence stated that combining Swedish Gripen aircraft with Meteor air-to-air missiles would give Ukraine an advantage against Russian glide bombs. Moscow has increased the number of glide-bomb strikes in 2026, the ministry said, and the weapons have been used to target Ukrainian frontline positions.
The ministry did not provide specific numbers of launches or detail how the Gripen-Meteor combination would be deployed.
Glide bombs are unpowered munitions released from aircraft that can travel several dozen kilometers before impact. Russian forces have used them extensively in the conflict. The ministry said the increased use of these weapons has placed additional pressure on Ukrainian defensive lines.
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