Sweden, Denmark to jointly purchase air defense systems for Ukraine

03.02.2026 15:00

Ukrinform

Sweden and Denmark will jointly procure and supply Ukraine with air defense systems worth 2.6 billion Swedish crowns ($290 million) to help it ward off Russian attacks.

Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson announced this on Tuesday at a joint press conference in Gothenburg with his Danish counterpart, Troels Lund Poulsen, Ukrinform reports, citing Reuters.

According to the article, Sweden will fund 2.1 billion crowns of the purchase of Tridon air defense systems, developed by BAE Systems Bofors, while Denmark will contribute about 500 million crowns.

"This means that Ukraine can develop an air defense battalion if they so wish. The purchase doesn't just support Ukraine on the battlefield with more material, but also strengthens our production capacity in Sweden," Jonson said.

Sweden and Denmark have for years been some of the staunchest backers of Ukraine, supplying military and humanitarian support since the early days of Russia's invasion of its neighbor.

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