Armenia’s possible acquisition might be JAS-39 Gripen fighter aircraft manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab according to Armenian Daily PanArmenian.net . The publication learned from Armenian Defence Ministry that the decision is currently under discussion.

According to the Ministry, Armenia is considering the purchase of fighter jets produced in other countries in order to create a multifunctional air force. It was formerly reported earlier that Sweden has proposed Armenia to buy its multirole fighter aircraft. Russian Kommersant, on other hand said in June that Russia could ship 12 Su-30SM fighters to Armenia until 2024.