https://x.com/PlJonson/status/2010705181290176703Drones and satellites for defence need to be procured faster. The Swedish government is therefore investing SEK 5.3bn to buy large numbers of drones and around ten satellites, with deliveries within two years. Time is of the essence.
The drone package includes more attack drones, ISR drones, airborne electronic warfare capability, and maritime drones on and below the surface. This will strengthen the Swedish Armed Forces in both breadth and depth. In total SEK 4bn will be invested in these drones.
We are also buying around ten military satellites for SEK 1.3bn and bringing space investments forward by four years. This strengthens our long-range capability and helps deter threats from the air.
All of this is possible due to the SEK 25bn rapid-procurement funds introduced by the government last year. About SEK 10bn has so far been invested in counter-drone systems, Gripen capabilities, and now military satellites and drones.
https://x.com/GripenNews/status/2010704510113472577Sweden accelerating #Space capabilities.
FMV contracted Planet Labs and ICEYE for space systems and services with SAR and electro-optical capabilities to support long range strike.
Originally planned from 2030, now the first of ~ 10 satellites will be delivered in 2026.
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