\nSweden will send around \u20ac238 million worth of equipment to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles and anti-tank ammunition, Swedish Defence minister P\u00e5l Johnson announced on Tuesday.<\/b>\n<\/p>\n
\nThe pledge is part of a broader \u20ac433 million package jointly coordinated with Denmark and Norway that includes US-made Patriot missile systems and other advanced munitions, largely sourced from existing European stockpiles.\n<\/p>\n
\nThe initiative follows a new arrangement<\/a> under which European allies cover the cost of US defence equipment sent to Kyiv. To accelerate delivery, Washington has promised rapid backfilling of donated systems, though logistical implementation may prove complex<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n \nThe announcement comes a day after the Netherlands said<\/a> it would send\u00a0Patriot systems to Ukraine. Germany is also expected<\/a> to deliver additional Patriot launchers in the coming days.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cWe welcome the US decision to provide equipment to Ukraine, including ammunition for the Patriot air defence system, and that NATO is coordinating the support,\u201d Johnson told the press on Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n \nSweden\u2019s contribution includes Patriot missiles, HIMARS rocket ammunition, artillery for vehicles and maintenance equipment. The country acquired the US-made Patriot PAC-3 missile defence system in 2021.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n \n\u201cThe defence equipment should be available to Ukraine next month\u201d, the Swedish defence minister added.\n<\/p>\n