Tom Samuelsson, the spokesperson for the Swedish Prime Minister announced that Ukraine will receive two ACS890 radar aircraft from Sweden as part of a new aid package.
According to Samuelsson, on May 29, Sweden announced its most extensive military aid package to Ukraine, amounting to 1.16 billion euros. "The package includes two Airborne Surveillance and Control aircrafts (ACS890), helping Ukraine to identify targets at long range," he said.
Additionally, on May 29, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson handed over the aircraft directly to the Ukrainian ambassador in Sweden.
Swedish Aid to Ukraine
On May 29, Sweden announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. It is the largest to date, with a value exceeding 13 billion Swedish kronor (1.3 billion dollars).
This package will be the sixteenth from Sweden since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In addition to the aircraft, the Swedes will transfer their entire fleet of armored personnel carriers. It is noteworthy that Sweden does not oppose the use of its weapons by Ukraine for strikes on targets within Russian territory.
