The Swedish government is investing 1.4 billion euros in the air defense sector
As for the Swedish government, which had previously invested about 315 million euros in November to purchase surface-to-air missiles and vehicles for their deployment, "Ukraine’s experience shows the importance of having a strong air defense" If the Swedish air defense has so far mainly protected military units and infrastructure, the new investments will also make it possible to protect combat units. As well as the protection of population centers and civilian infrastructure, such as bridges, railway nodes, nuclear and hydroelectric plants, in addition to densely populated areas. The first purchases are expected to take place in the first quarter of the year. 2026.
declaredwill invest 15 billion kroner (1.4 billion euros) in , in particular to protect any potential civilian targets, is based on the experience of Swedish air defense sector Nuclear and hydroelectric plants
