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Sweden Announces Largest Military Aid Package for Ukraine Valued at $1.2 Billion

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Sweden Announces Largest Military Aid Package for Ukraine Valued at $1.2 Billion
The Swedish Government is presenting its largest military support package to Ukraine to date valued at $1.2 Billion. (Source: Pål Jonson / X)

Sweden announced its largest military aid package for Ukraine to date, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced on January 30.

The Minister stated that approximately $90 million will be allocated towards the production of long-range missiles and drones.

“Approx. 250 million USD will be allocated towards different international funds. 178 million USD will be directed towards the Danish model, which aims to source funds for Ukraine’s defense industrial base. This also builds sustainability and resilience within Ukraine,“ Jonson added.

The Minister added that Sweden will double the amount of donated combat boats 90 from 16 to 32, adding another 16 CB 90s in this package. The combat boats will also be aided with 23 weapons stations and 1 million 12,7 mm ammunition.

Additionally, Sweden is to send 146 trucks, 1500 TOWs , 200 AT4  with training equipment, infantry and CBRN  equipment. The donations from the Swedish armed forces, from marine and army stocks, will amount to approximately $294 million and roughly 25% of the military aid package.

“Roughly 45% of the package, 534 million USD, will be used for new production from the defense industry to Ukraine's armed forces. This can be directed towards prioritized needs, such as artillery, long-range strike abilities and drones.“ the Minister of Defense wrote, adding that a short delivery time is important.

$58 million is expected to be allocated towards the education and training of Ukrainian soldiers in 2025. $71 million will go to repairs and maintenance of already Swedish-donated equipment and will also be used for transport and security for logistics.

“With this eighteenth support package, Sweden has provided a total of SEK 61.9 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly three years ago,” the Swedish Ministry of Defense wrote on its website.

On December 6, 2024, Sweden and Denmark announced the joint purchase of CV90 MkIIIC infantry fighting vehicles, 40 of which will be allocated to Ukraine.

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