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Ukraine needs F-16s now, but this rugged jet made for the Russia threat could be the better choice for its future fighter fleet

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Sweden 's JAS 39 Gripen is designed to operate from civilian roads in the event that runways and airbases are destroyed.

Expert: "Gripens are a way better fit for Ukraine " than F-16s .

The jet's flexibility makes it "much better for a country bordering an aggressor," expert says.

The Gripen can also be equipped with very long-range air-to-range missiles.

The Swedish Gripen is good, but the F-16 is probably the best option right now, experts say.

Ukraine 's long-term defense needs will almost certainly center on Russia , which will be a threat to Ukraine no matter how this war ends.

There are far fewer countries that operate Gripens , and not all of them support Ukraine .