Sweden to Deliver 18 Archer Artillery Systems and 5 ARTHUR Radars to Ukraine in $300M Aid

On March 13, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced a new military aid package to Ukraine, valued at approximately $300 million. As part of this 18th defense support package, Sweden will procure and deliver 18 Archer self-propelled artillery systems and 5 ARTHUR counter-battery radar systems to strengthen Ukraine’s defense.

“Sweden will procure and donate 18 additional Archer artillery systems and 5 ARTHUR (artillery hunting radar) systems to Ukraine,” Jonson stated on X.

The package also includes Sweden’s formal participation in the international artillery coalition, aimed at coordinating artillery support, training, and supplies for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. According to Jonson, the long-term goal is to “strengthen Ukraine’s artillery capability and increase interoperability with NATO.”

Commenting on Russia’s losses, Jonson noted: “Open sources suggest that Russia has lost over 437 towed artillery pieces, 869 self-propelled systems, and 451 multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS). This Swedish artillery package will hopefully boost those numbers further.”

Previously, it was reported that the Swedish government announced plans to provide Ukraine with air defense systems valued at approximately $113 million.