Sweden announces $1.2 billion military aid to Ukraine

announced its largest military aid package to Ukraine to date, valued at SEK 13.5 billion. The package, aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s long-range capabilities, includes a substantial contribution toward Ukraine’s production of long-range missiles and drones. Sweden plans to donate approximately SEK 1 billion to support the development of these advanced weapons systems.

This eighteenth military support package further reinforces Sweden’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine, bringing the total military aid provided since the war began nearly three years ago to SEK 61.9 billion.

The package comprises eight key components, with the largest allocation dedicated to procurement of new military materiel—primarily from Swedish and European defense industries. The breakdown of the SEK 13.5 billion package is as follows:

Procurement of Equipment for Donation – SEK 5.9 Billion

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration will purchase equipment from Swedish and foreign defense industries to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Financial Donations – SEK 2.8 Billion

Sweden is contributing to various funds for procurement of military equipment and ammunition, including through capability coalitions and procurement cooperation with Denmark. This includes SEK 1 billion aimed at helping Ukraine produce long-range missiles and drones.

Donations of Materiel from Swedish Armed Forces – SEK 3.3 Billion

Sweden is donating a range of equipment from its own armed forces, including:

146 trucks

16 additional Combat Boat 90s (doubling previous donations)

23 weapon stations for marine use

1 million units of 12.7 mm ammunition

1,500 TOW anti-tank missiles

200 anti-tank weapons, including training materiel

Infantry equipment for individual soldiers and units

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) protective gear

Research and Education Services – SEK 180 Million

Sweden’s Defence Research Agency will continue supporting the development of a similar agency in Ukraine, while the Swedish Defence University will implement an education program for Ukrainian students within Ukraine.

Training Support – SEK 650 Million

This funding will support various training initiatives throughout 2025, including the Interflex program, which provides basic training for Ukrainian soldiers.

Supply Solutions – SEK 400 Million

This allocation covers maintenance services for Swedish materiel previously donated to Ukraine.

Sweden’s military support to Ukraine is guided by the needs and priorities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Ongoing bilateral and multilateral communication ensures that aid is delivered effectively, with an emphasis on quickly providing newly produced materiel to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities. In addition, this support bolsters supply security for both Ukraine and European countries.

The package reflects Sweden’s continued dedication to Ukraine’s defense, aiming to address immediate military needs while also fostering long-term sustainability in Ukraine’s defense industry.