Sweden’s new military aid package to Ukraine to amount to $200M

Sweden will provide Ukraine with a new aid package - 155 mm artillery ammunition, as well as spare parts and ammunition for the Strf 90 infantry fighting vehicle. Its total cost is estimated at approximately 2.2 billion kroner (almost $200 million), according to a press release from the government office.

"The Government today adopted a proposal for an additional amending budget containing a new support package to Ukraine. The package, which is the fourteenth of its kind, includes artillery shells, spare parts, infantry equipment, communication equipment and Combat Vehicle 90 ammunition, worth around SEK 1.7 billion. The main part of the package regards ammunition and spare parts. In addition, the Government plans to adopt additional measures to supplement the direct materiel support, meaning that this support package will be worth a total of around SEK 2.2 billion. The Government also presented an assignment to the Swedish Armed Forces to analyze and report on the conditions for strengthening Ukraine through JAS 39 Gripen,” reads the message.

"The Government has continuously assessed the conditions for Sweden’s support to Ukraine. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Sweden has donated equipment worth over SEK 20 billion via thirteen military support packages.”





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