Sweden pledges $443 mln in military aid to Ukraine

AFP , Monday 9 Sep 2024

Sweden's government on Monday announced it was pledging $443 million in military aid to Ukraine including assault crafts and air defense systems, but said there were currently no plans to send fighter jets.

Sweden military aid to Ukraine
The 4.6-billion-kronor package is the Nordic country's 17th aid package to Ukraine, bringing the total value of Sweden's military aid pledged to Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion to 48.1 billion kronor. Photo courtesy of Sweden's Ministry of Defense.

 

The 4.6-billion-kronor package is the Nordic country's 17th aid package to Ukraine, bringing the total value of Sweden's military aid pledged to Ukraine since the 2022 Russian invasion to 48.1 billion kronor.

The latest package would include six CB90 (Combat Boat 90) naval assault crafts and portable anti-air systems as well as ammunition for previously donated weaponry, including for the infantry fighting vehicle CV90.

In addition, the package included additional AT4 recoilless anti-tank launchers.

Half of the package was dedicated to the procurement of parts for the construction of Sweden's Gripen fighter jet, though the government stressed that "at the moment" there were no plans for the transfer of Swedish fighter jets to Ukraine.

But the country said it wanted to be prepared for when the time comes.

"We have been advised by the fighter jet coalition that right now it prefers to focus on the introduction of the F-16 into Ukraine," Defence Minister Pal Jonson told AFP.

Previously, Sweden has sent its Archer mobile artillery system, 50 of its CV90 armoured combat vehicles as well as "around 10" Leopard 2 tanks and anti-air missile systems.

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