Sweden is preparing CB90 boats, missiles for RBS70 MANPADS and ammunition for CV90 for Ukraine

The Swedish government has finalized a new military aid package to Ukraine worth SEK 4.6 billion.

Aftonbladet reported on this with reference to the Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson.

“We will move more and more from free aid from defense stockpiles to production so that Ukraine can benefit from this new,” Jonson says.

The package includes six CB90 fast assault craft in addition to the ten announced in February 2024.

In addition to the boats, the new package includes the purchase of missiles for RBS70 air defense systems and ammunition for CV90 IFVs.

Sweden has recently joined the Demining Coalition and will financially support Ukraine to carry out demining work as soon as possible.

In addition, the government has promised to make its own contribution of €5 million to help Ukraine with demining operations over large areas.

Combat Boat 90/Stridsbåt 90

The Combat Boat 90 (CB90) is a military high-speed armored landing craft developed by the Swedish company Dockstavarvet, which is part of Saab.

This boat is designed to rapidly deliver assault groups, conduct strike operations, coast guard, patrol, and support special operations.

It can also be used for exploration, water area mining, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Location radar is installed for the latter on board.

The boat is capable of carrying up to 21 soldiers in full combat equipment or cargo up to 4.5 tons.

RBS70

The effective range of the Swedish MANPADS targets is over 9 kilometers, and the altitude of the hit does not exceed 5 kilometers.

The deployment time is 45 seconds, and reloading can be done in less than 5 seconds.

The launcher weighs 35 kilograms and is equipped with an optical sight and thermal imager.