 Sweden announces new military aid package to Ukraine and steps towards Gripen delivery. The Swedish government announced the allocation of the 14th military aid package to Ukraine and told the press about preparing a decision on possible delivery of JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets. Afton Bladett publication reported this, citing Paul Johnson, Minister of Defence of Sweden. The cost of the aid package is 2.2 billion Swedish krona, which is roughly 143 million euros. The main part of the package consists of ammunition, but it also includes spare parts for armored vehicles. Sweden will also provide communication devices and infantry equipment. Johnson said that the package consists of materials requested by the Ukrainians. This should be seen as an expression of Sweden's commitment to a long-term support for Ukraine, the Swedish minister stated. He also said that the armed forces of Sweden and the Swedish Defence Material Administration have been instructed to study the possibility of delivering or exporting Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. The government has decided to commission to assess the conditions under which Sweden can contribute in the field of combat aircraft. We can do this by expanding our participation in the F-16 coalition or donating or exporting the Gripen system, Johnson said.