New Military Package Includes Archer Howitzers, CV 90 IFVs

The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, reports Reuters.

The US$419 million package includes about 50 CV 90 infantry fighting vehicles, portable next-generation light anti-tank weapons (NLAWs), mine-clearing equipment, assault rifles and an unspecified number of Archer self-propelled artillery systems.

Sweden has 48 Archers in its inventory. Ukraine has long expressed interest in acquiring the system.

The CV 90 can transport up to eight soldiers and is equipped with a 40-mm automatic cannon.