Sweden acquires German air defence systems for $930 mn
Stockholm (AFP) June 23, 2025 Sweden's government on Monday announced that it was buying German-made air defence systems for nine billion kronor ($930 million), as the Nordic country has begun ramping up defence spending. The IRIS-T SLM, made by Germany's Diehl, is a medium range air defence missile system. "This air defence system is the first we are acquiring and perhaps one of the most important capabilities Swede
Stockholm (AFP) June 23, 2025
Sweden's government on Monday announced that it was buying German-made air defence systems for nine billion kronor ($930 million), as the Nordic country has begun ramping up defence spending.
The IRIS-T SLM, made by Germany's Diehl, is a medium range air defence missile system.
"This air defence system is the first we are acquiring and perhaps one of the most important capabilities Swede
Sweden's government on Monday announced that it was buying German-made air defence systems for nine billion kronor ($930 million), as the Nordic country has begun ramping up defence spending.
The IRIS-T SLM, made by Germany's Diehl, is a medium range air defence missile system.
"This air defence system is the first we are acquiring and perhaps one of the most important capabilities Swede 
