diff --git a/metadata/org.strongswan.android.yml b/metadata/org.strongswan.android.yml
index 26b562bfb1..6e6c592d61 100644
--- a/metadata/org.strongswan.android.yml
+++ b/metadata/org.strongswan.android.yml
@@ -257,6 +257,9 @@ Builds:
     sudo:
       - apt-get update
       - apt-get install -y automake bison flex gettext gperf libtool make pkg-config
+      - apt-get install -y openjdk-17-jdk-headless
+      - update-java-alternatives -a
+
     gradle:
       - yes
     srclibs: