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Sweden will send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine

Sweden will send anti-ship missiles to Ukraine

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The Swedish government will hand over a new batch of military aid to Ukraine amid Russian aggression.

This was announced by Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde.

The new defense package includes anti-ship missiles.

Also anti-tank weapons, 12.7-mm rifles and ammunition are there.

This 4th support package also includes a financial contribution to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Анн Лінде. Фото: ЗМІ Швеції

“Total amount includes more than 95 million euros,” Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde wrote.

Linde stressed that Russia’s war against Ukraine must stop.

Swedish anti-ship missile

The Swedish army is armed with RBS 17 anti-ship missiles (Robotsystem 17), which Ukraine is likely to receive.

The RBS-17 is a Swedish variation of the AGM-114 Hellfire missile. The modification was carried out by Bofors.

Шведський протикорабельний комплекс RBS-17. Фото: ЗМІ Швеції

It has been adapted for Anti-ship usage and can be launched from Naval vessels or a ground firing post. The AGM-114 Hellfire missile was designed to defeat armoured vehicles at long ranges.

It should be noted that Sweden is also armed with more powerful RBS-15 anti-ship land-based systems.

Шведський протикорабельний комплекс RBS-15. Фото: ЗМІ Швеції

RBS-15 is an anti-ship missile developed by the Swedish company Saab Bofors Dynamics with the participation of Diehl BGT Defense.

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