"Grenade launchers": Sweden transmits Ukraine unique marine weapons (photo)
"The 20 Support Package for Ukraine consists mainly of different types of procurement of new defense industry. In the English version, this weapon is marked as "Tross Boats Equipped with Grenade Launchers". This was paid to this by the profile edition of Defense Express. Analysts noted that the official English translation does not give a clear picture. However, it is probably a multifunctional landing boats TROSSBåT, which are actively used by the Swedish Navy.
These boats are designed for transportation of landing, equipment, ammunition and equipment. They can be armed with large -caliber machine guns and automatic MK 19 grenade launchers. In addition, this planting can be used as a command vessel, repair resource, medical center and service kitchen, as well as used for search and rescue work at sea and fire extinguishing. A more powerful option involves installing a module with automatic NEMO mortar, turning the boat into a full fire unit.
Such weapons make TRrossBåt a universal platform - if necessary, boats can perform the task of both landing and striking the enemy. The transfer of such means to Ukraine will enhance the mobility and fire capabilities of the Armed Forces, in particular in coastal directions. The total amount of Sweden's military assistance is $ 836 million, wrote by Sweden Defense Minister Paul Jonson on the social network X.
In addition to unique boats, the 20th package includes 18 self-propelled Archer artillery units (44), 155-mm shells and 40-mm. It is worth noting that on September 10, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denis Shmigal published the results of the Ramstein contact group meeting on military assistance. It was then that packs from Sweden, 14 other countries, and the EU became known.