Sweden greenlights tanks and self-propelled guns delivery to Ukraine
23 March, 2023 Archer 155mm self-propelled howitzer. Photo from open sources The Swedish Parliament approved the shipment of Archer artillery systems and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
According to the decision of the Riksdag, the Swedish Parliament supported the government's proposal to transfer a new military aid package to Ukraine. The government justifies its proposal by the fact that the provision of military equipment to Ukraine is in the interests of Sweden. The aid package for Ukraine is estimated at £630 million.
It is noted that an additional amendment will be made to this year's budget.
Stridsvagn 122 tank of the armed forces of Sweden. Photo from open sources
Ukraine will be supplied with tanks, Archer Artillery Systems and HAWK (robotsystem 97) air defense systems, as well as ammunition. "In addition, the Government may decide to sell 14 artillery pieces of the type Archer Artillery System to the UK, which previously donated artillery pieces of this kind to Ukraine," the parliament's decision reads.
Sweden currently has 48 Archer Artillery Systems, of which 24 are used by the Swedish Armed Forces. The other 24 are in storage. In addition to eight Archer tanks and ten Leopard 2, Sweden decided to support Ukraine with 50 combat vehicles, 90 air defense systems and anti-tank weapons.
HAWK air defense systems.
2015. Photo credits: Bjorn Steiner
In February 2023, Sweden confirmed IRIS-T and Hawk anti-aircraft missile systems' transfer to Ukraine. Sweden tries to make its contribution so that Russian aviation does not receive an advantage in the air.
The number of air defense systems and transfer dates were not announced.
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