"Hungary Purchases Swedish Fighter Jets in Defense Deal, Paving Way for Sweden's NATO Accession"
TL;DR
Hungary and Sweden have reached a defense industry agreement, with Sweden set to sell four JAS 39 Gripen jets to Hungary, expanding Budapest’s fleet and paving the way for Hungary’s likely ratification of Sweden’s NATO bid. The agreement comes after months of tension over Hungary’s refusal to support Sweden's NATO accession, with Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán indicating that his party is now ready to approve Sweden’s bid. The deal is seen as a point of reconciliation between the two countries, with Orbán emphasizing that the additional fighters will significantly increase Hungary’s military capabilities and strengthen its role in joint NATO operations.
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- Hungary and Sweden agree on defense deal ahead of final vote on Sweden's NATO accession The Associated Press
- Hungary buys Swedish fighter jets, prepares to approve NATO bid Reuters
- Hungary set to remove final barrier to Sweden joining Nato The Guardian
- Hungary signs deal to buy Swedish fighter jets, says Orban DW (English)
- Swedish Premier Visits Hungary to Discuss Stalled NATO Bid The New York Times
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