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Sweden is exploring the acquisition of long-range cruise and ballistic missiles with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers—sufficient to strike targets well inside Russian territory, including Moscow.
The proposal was outlined in a new strategic report submitted by the Swedish Armed Forces to the government, according to SVT.
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In the report, the Swedish Armed Forces assess that Russia is likely to significantly expand its military capabilities within the next two to five years.
“We assess that Russia can undertake a fairly large military buildup,” said Chief of the Swedish Defense Staff Carl-Johan Edström, as quoted by SVT.
To meet NATO’s capability targets and respond to this growing threat, the Swedish military recommends investing in long-range strike systems. These weapons would only be used in scenarios where Russia launches an attack on NATO, triggering Article 5 of the alliance’s collective defense clause.
According to Edström, the proposed missile systems would allow Sweden to conduct strikes against Russian command centers, surveillance systems, and critical infrastructure to help halt further aggression.
“It could be about everything from their command systems and sensors to critical infrastructure,” he said.
The report also includes recommendations for broader military modernization, including the replacement of aging mine countermeasure vessels in the Swedish Navy and infrastructure upgrades to ensure Sweden can serve as a logistical base for NATO operations.
The military proposes that 1.5% of Sweden’s GDP be allocated toward building total defense capacity—an integrated civilian-military system designed to align national resources with NATO defense goals.
Priorities include energy security, transportation networks, communications systems, and medical infrastructure. “This is a total defense capability that supports the military objectives,” Edström explained.
From Stockholm to Moscow, the distance is approximately 1,200 kilometers—well within the 2,000-kilometer range under consideration. While Sweden currently has no nuclear weapons and remains focused on conventional deterrence, the integration of such strike capabilities would mark a significant shift in the country’s defense posture.
Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia is not seeking to end its war against Ukraine but is instead preparing for a broader European conflict by 2030. In a statement on X, he cited increased Russian weapons production and urged the West to apply greater pressure, warning that Moscow aims to restore its capacity for a large-scale war across the continent.
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