Sweden Announces Largest $1.3 Billion Military Aid Package to Ukraine, Includes ASC-890 Aircraft

May 29, 2024, 08:46 AM

Sweden has announced its largest military aid package to Ukraine, valued at $1.3 billion (€1.16 billion). The package, which marks Sweden's 16th military aid installment to Ukraine, includes two ASC-890 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft equipped with advanced radar systems and Link 16 communication capabilities. These aircraft can detect and track objects over a large area, including up to 400km, enhancing Ukraine's air defense capabilities. The aid also comprises all of Sweden's PBV-302 armored personnel carriers, artillery ammunition, and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. The Swedish Ministry of Defense emphasized that this assistance aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against ongoing Russian attacks.