STOCKHOLM – Swedish officials announced Thursday a substantial new military assistance commitment to Ukraine valued at 12.9 billion crowns, equivalent to $1.42 billion.
The aid package will provide Ukraine with air defense systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and long-range missile capabilities, according to Swedish authorities.
Defence Minister Pal Jonson revealed during a news briefing that this latest commitment is part of a broader 40 billion crown framework designated for Ukrainian military assistance through 2026.
With this new package included, Sweden’s total military assistance to Ukraine has reached 103 billion Swedish crowns since Russia launched its invasion in 2022, Jonson stated.
