Sweden will provide Ukraine with a $113 million air defense package as Russian missile and drone attacks intensify. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, along with Deputy PM Ebba Busch and Minister of Education Johan Persson, announced the aid, which includes Robot 70 (RBS 70) and Tridon Mk2 air defense systems. The Tridon Mk2, produced by BAE Systems, is designed to counter drones, cruise missiles, and aircraft. Sweden will also supply additional air defense missiles and man-portable weapons already in use by Ukrainian forces. This follows Sweden’s $1.2 billion military aid pledge on Jan. 30, bringing its total support for Ukraine to $6.87 billion.
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