Why Sweden Is Becoming a Defense Powerhouse as Europe Rearms

Why Sweden Is Becoming a Defense Powerhouse as Europe Rearms

Sweden is known for its social welfare system and has a long history of neutrality, but as Europe races to rebuild its military strength after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Nordic country is emerging as an important player. We take a look at how Saab and Sweden’s broader defense ecosystem have become central to Europe’s rearmament, why the country was better prepared than many of its neighbors, and what its European peers can learn from it. (Source: Bloomberg)