Sweden has officially allocated 12.9 billion kronor (approximately 1.2 billion euros) in military assistance to Ukraine, with a special emphasis on enhancing air defense capabilities. This announcement was made by Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonsson, who highlighted that this package is the third largest Sweden has provided to Ukraine thus far. The focus of the aid is on meeting specific needs expressed by Ukraine, particularly in the area of air defense and the maintenance of supplied platforms with ammunition.

A significant portion of the funding, around 4.3 billion kronor, will be directed toward providing Ukraine with advanced close-range air defense systems. The package includes additional units for the mobile air artillery system "TRIDON Mk2," of which Sweden had previously announced supply in early February. Jonsson noted the aim is to deliver these systems to Ukraine over the next 24 months, indicating a commitment to support Ukraine's defense efforts in dealing with ongoing threats.

Moreover, the remaining funds from this military aid package are planned to be utilized for large-scale ammunition supply, including long-range munitions, vital for Ukraine as it continues to defend against aggression. This strategic support underscores Sweden's ongoing commitment to aid Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict, illustrating the broader international support for Ukraine's sovereignty and defense capabilities.