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Sweden to contribute to Ukrainian production of long-range missiles and long-range drones

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On Friday 22 November, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson received his Ukrainian colleague Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov at Karlberg Palace. At the Palace, Mr Jonson presented plans for a new Swedish financial contribution to the Ukrainian defence industry with a focus on the mass production of long-range missiles and long-range drones.

  • Ukrainian Minister for Defence Rustem Umerov is greeted by Minister for Defence Pål Jonson

    Ukrainian Minister for Defence Rustem Umerov and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson.

    Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices of Sweden

  • A guard of honour stands with the Swedish flag to welcome the Ukrainian Minister for Defence

    A guard of honour welcoming the Ukrainian Minister for Defence.

    Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices of Sweden

  • Umerov and Jonson stands at attention as the guard of honour salutes them.

    Rustem Umerov and Pål Jonson.

    Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices of Sweden

  • Umerov and Jonson stands at attention in a large fancy ball room as the national anthems are performed by a military marching band.

    The Ukrainian and the Swedish national anthems being performed.

    Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices of Sweden

  • Rumstem Umerov and Pål Jonson at the press conference.

    Rustem Umerov and Pål Jonson at the press conference.

    Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices of Sweden

A bilateral meeting was held at Karlberg Palace, as were meetings with the Swedish defence industry that focused on possibilities for cooperation with Ukraine. A press conference was also held where plans for an upcoming Swedish support package were presented. Subject to a forthcoming parliament decision, the future support package may consist of significant financial contributions to the Ukrainian defence industry for the mass production of products such as long-range missiles and long-range drones, which will then be donated to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 

This contribution may also be included in the upcoming 18th support package that the Government is planning to present early next year. Enhanced international cooperation with allies and partners may also be included in the next package, with the aim of further strengthening Ukraine’s capabilities as regards long-range missiles and long-range drones.

The 18th package will be financed within the framework of the three-year support package totalling SEK 25 billion per year between 2024 and 2026 for military support to Ukraine.

See the press conference held at Karlberg Palace below.

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