Stockholm Expands Protection of Civilians and Infrastructure
Sweden has announced plans to invest $1.6 billion in new homeland air defense units, with the explicit purpose of better protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure. The initiative draws heavily on lessons from the war in Ukraine, with potential systems including offerings from Rheinmetall and BAE Systems. The investment is part of a broader shift in Sweden’s defense strategy, with a focus on layered, resilient protection against drones and hypersonic missile threats. The country is also investing $140 million in space-based intelligence capabilities, with contracts awarded to ICEYE and Planet, as reported by Breaking Defense.