Swedish and Ukrainian flags on a balcony in Kiev, Ukraine. (Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM — Sweden today announced a 13.5 billion SEK ($1.23 billion) military aid package to Ukraine and Moldova, the 18th support package Stockholm has announced for Kyiv’s aid.
Among the key components of this package is approximately $90 million for the production of long-range missiles and drones, which aims to bolster Ukraine’s offensive capabilities, according to the announcement by the Swedish government and its coalition party on Thursday.
The package also includes donations of 16 CB90-class fast assault boats, 1,500 anti-tank TOW missiles and 200 anti-armor AT4 weapons. The aid package also includes 23 naval weapons stations and one million rounds of ammunition for the combat boats, to support Ukraine’s naval capabilities.
“This is also a signal to our other allies that we need to prepare for the fact that Europe will have to take greater responsibility for the support to Ukraine,” Defence Minister Pål Jonson said.
Approximately 45 percent of the military aid package for Ukraine, amounting to $544 million, is money being set aside for the Swedish Defense Material Administration to buy more equipment for Ukraine’s needs from European defense industries.
Decisions on where to spend that money has been made in consultation with Ukraine, and deliveries will happen within the next 24 months, Jonson’s spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
In addition, $181.5 million will be sent through the “Danish model” to Ukraine’s defense industry, and another $72.6 million will be sent to funds such as the Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP) and the British International Fund for Ukraine (IPU), which finance the purchase of military equipment.
The decision to include AT4s for Moldova is notable, as it reflects Stockholm’s broader strategy of supporting regional stability beyond Ukraine’s borders. Moldova, a non-NATO member state, is viewed by regional experts as the next potential target for Russian aggression should Moscow win out in Ukraine.
“Increasing our engagement with countries within the EU’s Eastern Partnership, such as Moldova, is a key part of Sweden’s policy to constrain Russia. This policy aims to constrain Russia’s influence, freedom of action and ability to do harm,” Jonson said on X. “Moldova is a target of repeated Russian influence campaigns, and it is in Europe’s security interest to help Moldova get stronger and safer.”
Ukraine dictates the needs and short delivery times are crucial, according to the government press brief on Thursday.
In 2025, Sweden will be allocating $58 million towards the education and training of Ukrainian soldiers, demonstrating a long-term commitment to enhancing Ukraine’s military capabilities through education.
As of today’s announcement, Sweden has contributed a total of approximately $5.62 billion in military support to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly three years ago, according to a government summary.
