Sweden’s request for missiles with a range to target Russian territory
Sweden announced that it needs long-range weapon systems with a range of up to 2000 km; According to the Minister of Defense of this coury, this action is necessary to create a deterrence commensurate with the increasing power of Russian missiles and drones.
According to RCO News Agency, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced that the armed forces of this coury wa to have long-range weapon systems with the ability to target deep in other couries; A capability that has been iroduced as a deterre against Russia’s growing capabilities.
According to the report that the Swedish armed forces preseed to the governme this week, the coury plans to be equipped with systems that have a range of up to 2,000 kilometers and are able to target military facilities and critical infrastructure deep in the enemy’s territory.
In an ierview with Reuters News agency, Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonsson said: “The experience of the Ukraine war shows that Russia is strongly developing its long-range capabilities; Whether cruise missiles, ballistic missiles or long-range drones. “We need to create a stronger deterre against this threat.”
This is despite the fact that the distance between Moscow and Stockholm is about 1000 km.
The Swedish Air Force has already ordered the joily developed Swedish-German Taurus cruise missiles for the Gripen fighters, which have a range of about 500 km, but Jonsson indicated that other systems could also be considered.
The report also said that Russia is expected to build up its military capabilities over the next five years, and that Sweden should strengthen its air defense and ielligence capabilities, including drones and spy satellites.
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