Sweden has inked a deal for a fleet of 321 advanced armored vehicles and eight innovative naval mortar systems from Finnish defense manufacturer Patria. Valued at roughly EUR 470 million, the armored vehicle procurement ranks among Sweden’s most substantial military
Sweden is leaving behind 200 years as a non-aligned country after the Hungarian parliament approved Sweden’s NATO membership. Just days before, Hungary decided to buy four additional Saab Gripen C fighters. “Sweden is leaving behind 200 years as a non-aligned
As Hungary is announcing rediscovered friendly cooperation with Sweden and the US-led NATO alliance, it remains active toward the East. Hungary is now having a ménage à cinq with its security entanglements – with Sweden, USA/NATO, Russia, and China. Despite
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For nearly a decade, India has maintained its status as the world’s largest arms importer. Its defence budget for the 2024–2025 fiscal year is 55.4 billion dollars. Amid strained relations with China and aims to decrease depending on Russia, European
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The Bofors scandal, a major political scandal in India during the 1980s, had far-reaching consequences that extended beyond India’s borders, casting a long shadow over Sweden’s reputation and credibility. The recent Saab decision to invest in India turns a new
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After France snatched a big fighter deal with India from the Swedes, Saab turned to gain a presence by investing in a manufacturing facility for the Carl-Gustaf weapon system in India. Saab leads the way for other Nordic manufacturers. It
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It is commonly believed that Sweden will strengthen the NATO alliance’s overall defence and deterrence posture, especially as it relates to securing northeastern Europe. Here are its strengths and weaknesses. Strengths Weaknesses Read also: Sweden Is Getting Fit For NATO
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Sweden is boosting its defence following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It is set to join neighbouring Finland as the 32nd member of NATO. It will strengthen the alliance – but how? Sweden was invited to join NATO in 2023 but
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For over a century, Western military forces have largely enforced strict grooming standards, particularly regarding beards. During the World War 1, chlorine and mustard gas attacks necessitated a clean-shaven face for effective gas mask seals. Now, both the British and
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Saab’s Stirling engine is quiet and vibration free. No vibrations spread out to the hull making the submarine silent in the water and therefore difficult to find. By heating and cooling the gas in a Stirling engine, the piston can move in a cylinder. The submarine can then use cold seawater for cooling and liquid oxygen and diesel to create the heating of the engine.
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