US EditionRussian Threat Pushes Sweden to Additional $2.9 Billion Defense Spending Pledge for 2026 - Breaking Defense
Sweden plans to raise defense spending to 2.8% of GDP in 2026, investing in advanced military equipment to counter threats from Russia and meet NATO targets.
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Russian threat pushes Sweden to additional $2.9 billion defense spending pledge for 2026 - Breaking Defense
Planned investment in high-profile procurements for 2026 includes air defence systems, rocket artillery, ammunition and combat vehicles for the Swedish Army, new surface combat vessels for Marines and tactical transport aircraft, alongside long-range combat “capabilities” for the Swedish Air Force.
Sweden to Boost Defense Spending by $2.9 Billion in 2026, Citing Russian Threats
The Swedish government will increase defense spending by 26.6 billion kronor ($2.9 billion) next year, raising it to 2.8 percent of GDP, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, according to a report by DW on September 15. Kristersson called the move “the next major step” in strengthening Sweden’s military. Funds will go toward rocket artillery, army vehicles, naval vessels, and additional air defense systems, according to DW. Defense Minister Pål Jonson…
The defense budget will increase to 175 billion next year, an increase of 26.6 billion compared to 2025. – Now we are taking the next big step in the modernization of the Swedish defense, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) at a press conference together with the Tidö parties and Defense Minister Pål Jonsson (M).
The Tidö government's budget will include almost 27 billion kronor for defense, it was announced on Monday. This is probably completely reasonable for preparing Sweden for highly tangible military threats. But what about welfare? After all, it is what makes Sweden worth defending.
Sweden plans to significantly strengthen its defense by increasing its budget by 26.6 billion Swedish kronor, bringing defense spending to 2.8 percent of GDP.
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