Sweden Unveils 17th Military Aid Package for Ukrainebr br On August 9, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced its 17th military aid package for Ukraine, valued at approximately 4.6 billion Swedish kronor, or $445 million. This latest package marks a shift in focus, emphasizing new military equipment to bolster Ukraine’s defenses.br br ► Subscribe to Headlinecast for the latest video updates. It's free! - br ► More Videos - br ►Visit our Website - br Follow US on:br ► Website - ► Facebook - ► X - ► Medium - ► Instagram - ► linkedin - br ► READ MORE ABOUT THIS VIDEO -br br New Equipment for Ukrainebr The comprehensive aid package includes a range of critical military supplies:br br RB 70 Man-Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS)br Anti-Tank Weaponsbr 40mm Ammunition for CV 90 Combat Vehiclesbr Grenade Launchersbr Anti-Tank Minesbr Combat Vehicle Camouflage Kitsbr Winter Clothing and Equipmentbr Six Stridsbåt 90 Fast Patrol Boats and Other Marine Gearbr In addition to these supplies, Sweden is supporting various Ukrainian and multinational programs, including the International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) and Czech ammunition procurement initiatives.br br Gripen JAS 39: A Potential Future Assetbr Sweden is in the midst of upgrading its Gripen JAS 39CD aircraft to the newer JAS 39E variant. This upgrade has led to the decommissioning of some older models. Currently, Sweden operates just under 100 JAS 39CD Gripens, which were set to be replaced by the modern JAS 39E. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 prompted Sweden to expand its air force.br br While there are no immediate plans to transfer Gripen jets to Ukraine, half of the new aid package will be allocated for purchasing components for JAS 39CD Gripens. This strategy could preserve some of these older aircraft, potentially making them available for Ukraine in the future.br br Future Prospects for Gripen Transferbr Sweden plans to maintain a fleet of 120 Gripen aircraft by 2030, divided between 60 JAS 39CD and 60 JAS 39E variants. Considering factors such as airframe fatigue and training needs, Stockholm might have 20 to 30 Gripen JAS 39CDs available for other uses, including a possible transfer to Ukraine.