"We must confront the threat that already exists against coast guard vessels," Swedish Minister of Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin told the TT news agency. Heavy Weapons on Ships: According to Bohlin, crews will receive heavier portable weapons next year, and some ships will be equipped with machine guns. The purchase of more advanced weapons and anti-drone defense systems is also being considered. "We must be prepared for a worsening situation …
"We must confront the threat that already exists against coast guard vessels," Swedish Minister of Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin told the TT news agency. Heavy Weapons on Ships: According to Bohlin, crews will receive heavier portable weapons next year, and some ships will be equipped with machine guns. The purchase of more advanced weapons and anti-drone defense systems is also being considered. "We must be prepared for a worsening situation …