Sweden Invests In Territorial Air Defense Capability

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Credit: Swedish Defense Ministry/Diehl Defense
Sweden is planning to invest a further $1.6 billion in air defense capability focused on protecting cities and civilian infrastructure amid growing concerns about the regional threat posed by Russia. The investment calls for the acquisition of short-range surface-to-air missile systems that will be...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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