Sweden will purchase Archer self-propelled artillery systems and Arthur counter-battery radars for Ukraine as part of its 18th military aid package worth US$295 million. Source: European Pravda, citing the Swedish government in a statement Details: As part of its military assistance to Ukraine,

Sweden is to supply 18 BAE Systems Bofors Archer self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) and five Saab Artillery Hunting Radar ( Arthur) counter battery fire radar units to Ukraine. The commitment comes after Sweden’s government authorised the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to purchase the systems for donation.

To date, Sweden has provided Ukraine with eight H77BW Archer howitzers, one of which has been damaged. These systems have received high praise from Ukrainians, and the delivery of 18 more units along with ARTHUR artillery radars will enhance the effectiveness of the Ukrainian artillery units.

Sweden has announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine, which will include artillery systems and radars, Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said.

Sweden can today present an artillery package worth approx. 300 million USD to Ukraine through package 18," he wrote. Read also: Sweden and Denmark order $2.3B in IFVs, 40 units to aid Ukraine "Sweden will procure and donate 18 additional Archer artillery systems and 5 ARTHUR (artillery hunting radar) systems to Ukraine.

Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced the delivery of 18 additional H77BW Archer howitzers to Ukraine, along with five ARTHUR artillery radars. We present the performance of this $300 (CAD 432) million set.