Plans For Expanded Swedish Defense Capability Approved By Parliament

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Sweden’s parliament has approved plans to boost the capabilities of the country’s armed forces in the face of a growing regional threat from Russia. Lawmakers voted in favor of the Total Defence Bill on Dec. 15. The legislation enables an increase in the number of military personnel from 60,000 to...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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