Ukraine and Sweden will sign an agreement to collaborate on defense industry companies.

Ukraine and Sweden may sign a bilateral agreement to support the implementation of joint projects in the defense industry.

This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

As noted by the Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for European Integration, Sergey Boyev, during a meeting with the head of the testing and evaluation department of the Swedish government's procurement agency FMV, Johan Axelsson, air defense and ammunition remain priorities for Ukraine today.

The parties also discussed the development of a bilateral agreement to support the implementation of joint projects in the defense industry and specific proposals for their creation.

Axelsson, for his part, stated that soon the Swedish government may support the allocation of a new military aid package to Ukraine, which will be the largest since the beginning of the full-scale war. The support is expected to also include investments in Ukrainian defense production, particularly to enhance long-range capabilities.

"Additionally, the Ukrainian and Swedish sides have agreed on the details of contract implementation for the production of armored vehicles, specifically Swedish BMP CV-90s. It is planned to establish a partnership for the maintenance and repair of these armored vehicles in Ukraine," the Ministry of Defense writes.

In particular, the provision of reliable communication on the battlefield was discussed. Sweden possesses satellite communication tools that have already proven effective.

Sweden's Assistance to Ukraine

Sweden has been actively supporting Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022. Its assistance includes financial, humanitarian, and military support. Stockholm provides substantial funding through international organizations, supports displaced persons, and delivers humanitarian aid, including medical equipment, food, and generators.

In early November, Sweden announced a new aid package for Ukraine, which included two ships with equipment to enhance maritime security.