During an official visit by a delegation from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to Sweden, both sides discussed deepening cooperation in training Ukrainian pilots, developing new defense policies and doctrines, and implementing innovative solutions.
This was highlighted in meetings between Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration, Oleksandr Balanutsa, and representatives of the Swedish Ministry of Defense leadership, as well as research and educational institutions.
“Ukraine seeks not only to adopt the experience of our partners but also to share our own advanced developments. The war evolves daily, and Ukrainian soldiers are paying a high price for this knowledge. We want our expertise to help allies form a clearer understanding of modern warfare,” said Oleksandr Balanutsa during a visit to the Swedish Defense Research Institute in Stockholm.
Balanutsa and the head of defense policy at the Swedish Ministry of Defense, Victoria Malmer, also discussed cooperation with Ukrainian research and innovation institutions for joint development of new defense policies and doctrines.
A significant part of the visit was an introductory meeting with representatives from the Swedish Air Force Combat Simulation Center, where the Ukrainian delegation became acquainted with the process of training Swedish pilots using flight simulators.
The Ukrainian side expressed interest in training its pilots and other Air Force specialists in Sweden.
Additionally, discussions covered the transfer of ACS 890 reconnaissance and control aircraft to Ukraine, their integration into Ukraine’s air defense system, and cooperation with Ukraine’s existing combat aviation.
"Cooperation between Ukraine and Sweden in training and experience-sharing is a key element in preparing our specialists. This will not only increase the effectiveness of combat operations but also help ensure a better understanding of modern warfare," concluded Oleksandr Balanutsa.
