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The original was posted on /r/ukraine by /u/UpgradedSiera6666 on 2024-09-19 22:49:57+00:00.

Original Title: The government today presents a new military support package to Ukraine worth approx. 445 million USD. Sweden continue to go from donation to the production of arms to Ukraine. With Sweden’s strong defence industrial base we are well equipped to undertake this transformation.

The government today presents a new military support package to Ukraine worth approx. 445 million USD. Sweden continue to go from donation to the production of arms to Ukraine. With Sweden’s strong defence industrial base we are well equipped to undertake this transformation.

Sweden will donate different capabilities in the land and sea domains. More RBS70, grenade launchers, ammunition, anti-tank mines and CBRN equipment will strengthen the Ukrainian ground forces.

Sweden will also donate six additional Combat Boat 90 with the addition of some boat launching trolleys. We take note of Ukraine’s increasing maritime capabilities in the Black Sea, alongside the corresponding reduction on Russia’s side.

To go from donation to production of arms to Ukraine, new steps are taken in this package: Drones, camo to PBV 302 and ammunition to Combat Vehicle 90 will be procured to Ukraine. This dimension will be increasingly important going forward

Sweden will also invest approx. 72 million USD in different capability coalitions within the Ukraine Defence Contact Group.

At the moment, transferring JAS Gripen to Ukraine is not a viable option, as it would interfere with the introduction of the F-16. Sweden remains in close contact with the international combat aircraft coalition that supports Ukraine.

In this package, conditions are created to make a decision on a possible donation of JAS Gripen at a later stage. Material units of Gripen C/D will be. procured for approx. 222Mil USD.

A future descion depends on the ability to maintain Swedish security and Ukraine’s ability to receive it. A donation of Gripen would also require cooperation with several countries.

Coordination with the fighter aircraft coalition is crucial for determining when a introduction of an additional combat aircraft system could take place. Sweden will also continue with the introduction of the ASC890, which will work as a force multiplier to the F-16s.

As has been stated previous Sweden has avoided restrictions on the use of our donated weapons including the use on Russian territory. Ukraine is clearly exercising its right to self-defence in accordance with international law. Supporting Ukraine is not escalating.