The Swedish government has announced a new and significant military aid package to Ukraine, valued at $1.22 billion (SEK 13.5 billion). Among the items provided, the expansion of the Stridsbåt 90 (CB90) high-speed assault boat fleet stands out,

Sweden will provide Ukraine with an additional $1.2 billion in weapons and equipment funding for its war with Russia, bringing the Scandinavian country’s total contribution to $5.6 billion.

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.

The Nordic country will double the amount of Stridsbåt 90 combat boats it's donating from Swedish armed forces stocks to 32 boats, among other things.

Sweden's defence minister said on Thursday the Nordic country had agreed to donate its biggest aid package to Ukraine so far, worth 13.5 billion Swedish crowns ($1.23 billion).

Sweden has unveiled its largest military support package for Ukraine, totaling around $1.2 billion, with significant investments in missiles and drones.