Sweden’s Defence 'Not Fit For Battle': Expert -- The LocalSweden’s armed forces would not be able to defend Sweden should the need arise, according to experts, who point to the lack of protection against radiation, chemical and biological warfare, and the needs for field hospitals and helicopter training.
“The Swedish armed forces could not be deployed if the situation would require it,” said defence analyst Johan Tunberger, formerly of Sweden's Defence Research Agency (Totalförsvarets forskningsinstitut, FOI) to daily Svenska Dagbladet (SvD).
The government, prioritizing a “balanced economy” thinks that the armed forces should be reformed without a new cash injection; something Tunberger says is a recipe for disaster.
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My Comment: The Swedish government recognizes the problem .... but they only spend $1.3 billion a year .... and are unwilling to spend more money. Talk about a recipe for a mess.