Such a statement appeared on the official website of the country’s government.
This is the 14th package of military assistance from Sweden, which will include spare parts for the transferred equipment, artillery shells, infantry equipment, communication systems, and 40-mm shells for Strv90 (CV90) infantry fighting vehicles.
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The value of this package is estimated at $199 million and is primarily intended to provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with ammunition and spare parts.
In addition, the Swedish government is seeking to improve cooperation to complement direct logistical assistance. It has also initiated the creation of a special group to analyze the possibility of transferring Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine and their further maintenance.
The Swedish Air Force is considering the possibility of transferring a number of Gripen fighter jets and conducting pilot training for this type of aircraft.
The announced package will also include assault rifles, body armor, night vision systems, stretchers, binoculars and winter gear.
Moreover, the Swedish government plans to extend its stay in the UK-led Interflex operation to train Ukrainian military in demining. According to the plan, about 30,000 Ukrainian recruits are to be trained quarterly as part of this operation.
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