Sweden to Boost Military Spending

[Hakan]

Sweden to Boost Military Spending

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Sweden announced Tuesday that it will increase its annual defence spending over the next 10 years, citing the crisis in Ukraine and an “unsettling” development in Russia.

The right-wing government said that spending would rise gradually until 2024, when the annual defence budget increase would be around 5.5 billion kronor (604 million euros, $835 million), more than in previous estimates.

The Swedish defence budget for this year was 47 billion kronor.

“The recent past has been characterised by a deeply unsettling development in and around Ukraine,” the government said in a statement.

“Russia has occupied parts of a sovereign state.”

The government said the focus of the increase would be on the Baltic Sea and the Swedish island of Gotland, located in the region.

Sweden, which is not a NATO member, wants to expand its fleet of fighter jets from 60 to 70 Jas 39 E, buy two new submarines to reach a total of five and refurbish other ships.

The government said that the growing material spending would be financed by redistributing the defence budget and also by cutting cooperation with Russia in environmental and nuclear energy issues, among other measures.

Sweden’s military preparedness has been questioned in the local media over the last months, especially after Russia caught the Swedish air force off guard during a military exercise simulating an air attack on the country in March 2013.

Sweden to boost military spending over Ukraine crisis | Defense & Security News at DefenceTalk

 

[Mighty Caty]

Sweden to Boost Military Spending​

Sweden announced Tuesday that it will increase its annual defence spending over the next 10 years, citing the crisis in Ukraine and an “unsettling” development in Russia.

The right-wing government said that spending would rise gradually until 2024, when the annual defence budget increase would be around 5.5 billion kronor (604 million euros, $835 million), more than in previous estimates.

The Swedish defence budget for this year was 47 billion kronor.

“The recent past has been characterised by a deeply unsettling development in and around Ukraine,” the government said in a statement.

“Russia has occupied parts of a sovereign state.”

The government said the focus of the increase would be on the Baltic Sea and the Swedish island of Gotland, located in the region.

Sweden, which is not a NATO member, wants to expand its fleet of fighter jets from 60 to 70 Jas 39 E, buy two new submarines to reach a total of five and refurbish other ships.

The government said that the growing material spending would be financed by redistributing the defence budget and also by cutting cooperation with Russia in environmental and nuclear energy issues, among other measures.

Sweden’s military preparedness has been questioned in the local media over the last months, especially after Russia caught the Swedish air force off guard during a military exercise simulating an air attack on the country in March 2013.

Sweden to boost military spending over Ukraine crisis | Defense & Security News at DefenceTalk

Don't know why people see Swede as peaceful and weak.

We did not sit through 2 World war without fighting anybody by being peaceful and weak. In fact, it's quite the contrary.

It's about time we increase our budget, we put in a wrong thought that by joining EU we don't need to shoulder the cost too much, but I think those politician in center right learn a lesson.

 

[Hakan]

Don't know why people see Swede as peaceful and weak.

We did not sit through 2 World war without fighting anybody by being peaceful and weak. In fact, it's quite the contrary.

It's about time we increase our budget, we put in a wrong thought that by joining EU we don't need to shoulder the cost too much, but I think those politician in center right learn a lesson.

Sweden has a long military history and im sure that its people could easily deal with any invasion/threat easily.

Does the swedish military use mora knives?

 

[Mighty Caty]

Sweden has a long military history and im sure that its people could easily deal with any invasion/threat easily.

Does the swedish military use mora knives?

Indeed

We still use Mora in Swedish Military

KJ Eriksson Mora Sweden or CA Mora kniv

They are the best survival knife there are, you can't beat it, even with Swiss army knife.......Maybe I am trying to sell it too hard

 

[Hakan]

Indeed

We still use Mora in Swedish Military

KJ Eriksson Mora Sweden or CA Mora kniv

They are the best survival knife there are, you can't beat it, even with Swiss army knife.......Maybe I am trying to sell it too hard

I already bought one. I have the companion heavy duty. I think I payed a little less than $15 including shipping.
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Now the article talks about bolstering the air force and navy are there any plans for the ground forces?

 

[!eon]

Ruskie alert over all in west

 

[A.P. Richelieu]

I already bought one. I have the companion heavy duty. I think I payed a little less than $15 including shipping.
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Now the article talks about bolstering the air force and navy are there any plans for the ground forces?

I remember meeting an Indian guy in Singapore. He went there to get hold of a real Sandvik saw.
- "Svenskt stål biter"

 

[Black Eagle 90]

I don't think so they can stop Russians...