Sweden will supply short-range anti-ship missile systems to Ukraine
The Swedish government has decided to supply the Ukrainian army with RBS-17 anti-ship short-range missile systems.
As reported by Censor.NET with reference to Interfax-Ukraine.
Sweden's defense minister and finance minister said the weapons were a "special request from the Ukrainian government."
"The Swedish government has offered to hand over additional defense weapons to Ukraine, including the Robot 17 missile system (RBS-17. - Ed.)," the statement said.
It is noted that the country will also hand over to Ukraine AG 90 automatic rifles and ammunition, as well as 5,000 light anti-tank launchers.
According to Militaryleak, RBS 17 (Robotsystem 17) is a Swedish version of the Hellfire AGM-114C air-to-ground missile. It has been adapted for the anti-ship role and can be launched from Navy ships or ground fire.
