Sweden and Ukraine said Thursday they had signed a letter of intent to establish a hub in Ukraine to develop new weapons technologies.

The announcement comes after the two countries in October signed another letter of intent on aviation cooperation, which Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said could lead to Ukraine buying up to 150 of Sweden's Gripen E fighter jets.

"This will strengthen our shared ability to develop and produce new battlefield technologies," Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said at a press conference.

The plans would see Swedish personnel working on site in Ukraine, he said.

Ukraine will share its battlefield expertise, and Sweden will draw on its experience in developing advanced weapons systems, the minister added.

Speaking alongside Jonson, his Ukrainian c

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