The Swedish Government has presented its largest military support package to Ukraine to date, valued at almost SEK 16 billion. Ukraine has requested capabilities related to air defence, artillery, satellite communication, and naval capabilities. Together with the support package announced earlier this year, Swedish support to Ukraine amounts to approximately SEK 29.5 billion in 2025. Sweden’s military support since 2022 thus totals about SEK 80 billion.
Europe needs to step up its support for Ukraine. Sustained and increased support for Ukraine is crucial for Europe’s security. Sweden’s 19th military aid package is therefore the largest to date.
“With this aid package, Sweden demonstrates that more can be done for Ukraine. The package will be of great help to Ukrainian society, the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and Ukraine’s defence industry,” says Minister for Defence Pål Jonson.
The 19th support package is made possible by the Government’s proposal to increase the economic framework for support to Ukraine to approximately SEK 40 billion for 2025 by moving funds from the economic framework for 2026 to the one for 2025.
Ukraine’s military defence is in great need of many different capabilities. The 19th support package has been designed through ongoing cooperation with Ukraine and international partners to address these needs. This includes the following.
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