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  April 1 Sweden announced its 19th military aid package for Ukraine worth $1.6 billion. The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration studied its domestic industry capabilities to identify equipment that can be deliverable within 24 months and allocated $912 million for ammunition, air defense systems, naval equipment, satellite communications, infantry gear, and armored vehicles from Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. An additional $465 million will finance international military assistance and direct contracts with the Ukrainian defense industry. The package includes about 100 airfield service vehicles and equipment for operating air bases, possibly in preparation for deploying Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C reconnaissance aircraft. Sweden allocated $50 million for spare parts and maintenance, $46 million for export guarantees enabling more companies to support Ukraine, and $1.1 million for CBRN defense and drone-based vehicle detection projects. Sweden will also launch the Drag...