Sweden allocates over $500 million for Ukraine's defense
The recent financial contribution is part of Sweden's 19th aid package for Ukraine, which was presented earlier this year.
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"The package includes, among other things, support for Ukraine’s air defense, artillery, satellite communications, and maritime capacity," Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced.
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The package includes 16 CB90 combat boats with weapons stations, a million rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, 146 trucks, 1,500 TOW anti-tank missiles, as well as 200 AT4 anti-tank launchers.
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