The Defense Forces of Ukraine can count on new weapons reinforcement from Sweden. The Swedish government has announced another aid package worth about $1.6 billion (SEK 16 billion). This aid package is the 19th since 2022 and the largest ever.
In total, Stockholm has provided assistance worth around $8 billion, meaning this package accounts for 20% of all funds. Moreover, in order to provide it, it was necessary to revise budget documents and transfer some money from the planned aid for 2026.
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The official report also outlines the distribution of these funds for needs identified jointly with Ukraine and other partners. In particular, $0.92 billion will be spent on ammunition, air defense systems, armored vehicles, marine equipment, satellite communications systems, and infantry equipment. When selecting a supplier for these new weapons, priority will be given to short deliveries and to the Swedish, Scandinavian and European defense industries.
In light of this, it is likely that the contract for ammunition production will be awarded to the Scandinavian Nammo company. Air defense systems may include Saab products such as the RBS 70 MANPADS and/or Giraffe radar, while armored vehicles may include additional CV90 infantry fighting vehicles from BAE Systems Hägglunds.
Another $0.5 billion will be distributed among various international assistance programs for Ukraine, as well as orders for Ukrainian weapons under the so-called Danish model.
The list of weapons to be transferred by Sweden from its own stockpiles, worth $50 million, includes about 100 units of various types of airbase servicing equipment, as well as equipment for operating the base.
This may be a hint of a possible transfer of Gripen fighters. Moreover, Sweden has already reserved spare parts for 14 Gripen C/Ds in Ukraine's interest and plans to retire these fighters. The second option is the Saab 340 AEW&C (ACS890) airborne early warning and control aircraft, announced for transfer but not yet delivered. It should be noted that Sweden announced the transfer of two such aircraft on May 29, 2024, but they have reportedly not arrived in Ukraine since then.
In addition, the package includes FN MAG machine guns, training equipment with Carl Gustaf grenade launchers, medical service vehicles, medical equipment, small-caliber ammunition, personal equipment, etc.
Other funds are allocated to financing support for already transferred weapons, civil defense, guaranteeing payment for Ukrainian purchases on credit from Swedish defense companies, support for security research, and more.
Earlier, Defense Express reported that Sweden confirmed the F-16 modifications dictate the timeline for delivering the ASC 890 AEW&C to Ukraine.
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