🇸🇪 Sweden Begins Largest Rearmament Since the Cold War and Increases Aid to Ukraine

🇸🇪 Sweden Plans Massive Rearmament of Its Armed Forces and Will Increase Military Support for Ukraine, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson Announced.

Source: PRYAMIY

💰 By 2030, defense spending will rise to 3.5% of GDP, significantly exceeding NATO’s minimum standard of 2%.

🔹 Budget for rearmament – 300 billion Swedish kronor ($28.5 billion).
🔹 Key priorities – air defense, drones, rocket artillery, protective equipment, and ammunition.
🔹 Aid to Ukraine in 2025 will increase from $2.5 billion to $4 billion.

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🛡️ These measures aim to strengthen Sweden’s defense capabilities and support Ukraine in its fight against russian aggression.