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Sweden seeks missile systems with up to 2,000 km range to deter Russian military expansion and meet NATO defense targets amid rising regional threats.
- On Tuesday, the Swedish Armed Forces proposed acquiring weapon systems with range up to 2,000 km to strike deep behind enemy lines, with Defence Minister Pal Jonson saying this is needed to match Russia's long-range capabilities.
- Assessments show Russia is likely to expand military capabilities within the next two to five years, with Jonson telling Reuters, `The experience from the war in Ukraine indicates that Russia is vigorously developing its long-range capabilities, both with cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and long-range drones.`
- Distances make Moscow reachable because Stockholm–Moscow distance is around 1,000 to 1,200 km, and Sweden's air force has ordered Taurus cruise missiles with around 500 km reach for Gripen fighter jets, reserved for Article 5 of NATO scenarios.
- The military recommends investing in long-range strike systems to meet NATO capability targets and proposes allocating 1.5% of Sweden's GDP for total defense, including Swedish Navy mine countermeasure vessels and NATO logistical base infrastructure upgrades.
- Integrating long-range strikes would mark a major shift from Sweden's conventional-defense posture, enabling strikes against Russian command centers and critical infrastructure while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of conflict by 2030.
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Ukraine Wants Tomahawks. Trump Has to Decide if They Would Help End the War.
Sweden wants to buy long-range cruise missiles capable of hitting targets in the depths of other countries. The country's defense minister said that such weapons are necessary to counter Russian long-range systems.
Sweden wants long-range weapon systems able to strike inside Russia
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden's military wants long-range cruise missiles able to strike targets deep inside other countries, a deterrent which the defence minister said on Tuesday was needed to match Russia's own long-range capabilities.
Sweden wants long-range weapon systems able to strike inside Russia
STOCKHOLM - Sweden's military wants long-range cruise missiles able to strike targets deep inside other countries, a deterrent which the defence minister said on Tuesday was needed to match Russia's own long-range capabilities. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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