Sweden and Denmark order €2.1 billion worth of IFVs, 40 vehicles for Ukraine
www.pravda.com.ua
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:59:13 +0200
Sweden and Denmark announced on Friday the placement of a large order for infantry fighting vehicles IFVs, with 40 of them designated for Ukraine.
Source European Pravda, citing the Swedish newspapers Dagens Nyheter and Aftonbladet Details Stockholm and Copenhagen have jointly placed an order for Swedishmade CV 90 MKIIIC infantry fighting vehicles from Hgglunds, valued at 25 billion Swedish kronor over 2.1 billion. Denmark has ordered 115 pieces, while Sweden is purchasing a smaller number to complement a contract signed earlier this year, which includes 50 vehicles in total.
These will replace 50 older IFVs previously donated by Sweden to Ukraine.
The contract also includes 40 vehicles specifically ordered for Ukraine, with the cost shared between Denmark and Sweden. Quote These investments will provide more Swedish IFVs, enhancing security across Europe, particularly Ukraine.
The Swedish defence industry is a unique and valuable asset to both our national and collective defence capabilities, said Swedish Defence Minister Pl Jonson.
The Danish order will see IFVs delivered between 2027 and 2030, forming the backbone of a mechanised brigade that Denmark is preparing as part of NATOs collective defence efforts.
Background At the end of November, Jonson announced that Sweden is preparing a significant investment in Ukraines production of its own longrange weapons.
Sweden will also purchase additional Patriot missiles for itself, worth over US450 million.
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