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Stockholm Explores Naval Cruise Missile Capability Amid Ukraine Lessons
Sweden will evaluate the potential acquisition of French long-range strike missiles for its new frigates, with Defense Minister Pål Jonson highlighting the importance of such capabilities in the wake of the Ukraine war. The new frigates, part of a €4.3 billion contract with France’s Naval Group, will initially focus on air defense and anti-submarine warfare. However, the possibility of adding a naval cruise missile, such as the MBDA MdCN, is being considered. The development was first reported by Breaking Defense.