Sweden will soon contribute substantial funds to make Ukraine able to mass produce Ukrainian long-range missiles and long range drones. Presented the news with 🇺🇦 defence minister Rustem Umerov at Karlberg Castle today. (1/4) This will be made possible through the Danish model. It aims to channel funds to the Ukrainian defence industry to make them able to build more indigenous weapon systems. This increases the industrial base in Ukraine and Europe. (2/4)

🇸🇪 government today decided to reject the applications of 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, while granting one (Poseidon) on the Swedish west coast. The reaction time in the event of a missile attack could go from 2 minutes to 60 seconds with wind farms in the way. (1/4) With war in close vicinity, Sweden finds itself in a serious security situation. Defence interests must carry significant weight when these kinds of decisions are made. We also have a special responsibility within NATO for security in the Baltic Sea. (2/4)

Today we announce that the 🇸🇪government will increase the Swedish military budget next year by 13 billion SEK (+10%), bringing the total amount to 138 billion SEK. Sweden’s military budget will therefore reach 2,4% of GDP in 2025. (1/7) In 2024 the military budget grew by 28%, and in 2025 it will grow an additional 10%. The security situation demands further increases and Sweden will answer to that task. It’s important that European allies inside NATO assume a larger responsibility for Europe’s security. (2/7)

The government today presents a new military support package to Ukraine worth approx. 445 million USD. We continue to go from donation to the production of arms to Ukraine. With Sweden’s strong defence industrial base we are well equipped to undertake this transformation. (1/10) Sweden will donate different capabilities in the land and sea domains. More RBS70, grenade launchers, ammunition, anti-tank mines and CBRN equipment will strengthen the Ukrainian ground forces. (2/10)

Regeringen har beslutat om Sveriges första försvars- och säkerhetsstrategi för rymden. Den slår fast hur vi ska nyttja rymdbasen Esranges läge, vår industriella förmåga, innovationskraft och kompetens för att säkra våra försvars- och säkerhetsintressen i och genom rymden. (1/8) Kriget i Ukraina har tydliggjort att rymden är en kritisk dimension i modern krigföring. Satellitkommunikation möjliggör kontakt med omvärlden och satellitbilder, drönare samt annan inhämtning med sensorer är tillgängliga till lägre kostnad och snabbare än tidigare. (2/8)

Just announced: Sweden will donate a new military capability to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence. Package 16 will be the largest 🇸🇪 military aid package yet at €1,16bln. Sweden will donate Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft (ASC 890) to 🇺🇦. (1/6) ASC 890 will provide 🇺🇦 with a new capability against both airborne and maritime targets. 🇺🇦 capability to identify targets at long range will be strengthened. They will act as a force multiplier with the introduction of F-16. AMRAAMs will also be donated. (2/6)

@swedishPM and I just announced that Sweden is joining the Leopard 2 tank coalition. Sweden will give up to 10 Leopard 2 A5 main battle tanks to Ukraine. This, with the 50 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles on the way, will significantly strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine. (1/7) Sweden will also donate a substantial amount of HAWK air defence system components and ammunition. The value of the components and ammunition if purchased would be several hundred million euros. (2/7)

Den ryska militära framfarten måste stoppas. Just nu är det Ukraina som är Europas sköld mot denna framfart. Ukrainas krig är därför också vårt krig. I eftermiddag kommer statsminister Ulf Kristersson och jag att presentera ett nytt paket med militärt stöd till Ukraina. (1/6) Det största hotet mot Europa och Sveriges säkerhet skulle vara en rysk seger i Ukraina. Det skulle ha katastrofala geostrategiska, säkerhetspolitiska och militära konsekvenser. Det får inte och det ska inte att hända. (2/6)