The Swedish Armed Forces has been directed by the government to allocate Skr550m ($57m) towards Nato’s assistance efforts for Ukraine.
This funding is sourced from the 19th support package for Ukraine valued at Skr16bn, which was unveiled by the government on 31 March 2025. It was adopted by the Swedish parliament, Riksdag, on 29 April.
Of the total Skr550m sum, Skr300m will be channelled into the Nato Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund, which is dedicated to acquiring non-lethal military aid as requested by Ukraine.
Items such as medical supplies, vehicles, fuel, and field rations are procured through this fund.
The remaining Skr250m is earmarked for the Nato Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine Trust Fund.
This fund focuses on the procurement of goods and services that Ukraine has requested, including essential spare parts.
Sweden Defence Minister Pål Jonson said: “The scope of Sweden’s military support is a strength. The contributions to these NATO funds will enhance Ukraine’s endurance and logistical capabilities.”
Since the onset of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Sweden has progressively escalated its military assistance to Ukraine. The nature of this support has evolved from initially supplying personal protective gear to eventually providing tanks, sophisticated weaponry, and munitions in subsequent aid tranches.
As of 31 March, with the announcement of its 19th support package, Sweden’s cumulative defence aid to Ukraine has reached an estimated value of Skr80bn.
The country has also established a three-year plan aimed at bolstering its military assistance to Ukraine, ensuring sustained stability. This framework, spanning from 2024 to 2026, allocates a total of Skr75bn in support, which translates to an annual commitment of Skr25bn.
Earlier in March, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration was granted permission to purchase 18 Archer artillery systems from BAE Systems Bofors at an estimated cost of Skr3bn ($296.66m), intended as aid for Ukraine.
In related developments, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius signed an agreement with Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov on 28 May, under which, Germany commits approximately €5bn ($5.64bn) in military support to Ukraine, with an emphasis on financing Ukraine’s production of long-range weapon systems.
