Sweden has signed contracts worth tens of millions of euros with German company Rheinmetall and Norwegian firm Nammo to purchase artillery ammunition. Sweden’s Defense Minister, Pal Jonson, called this investment “important for the security of Sweden and NATO.” The contract with Rheinmetall Denel Munition, a German subsidiary, is worth about 60 million euros and covers artillery shells and propellant charges for the Swedish Archer artillery system. Another contract with Nammo, worth several million euros, involves the delivery of high-explosive extended-range shells of 155mm caliber.
Is this a smart move or just throwing money away? While the world faces numerous crises, Sweden decides to spend tens of millions on weapons. The Defense Minister claims this is necessary to strengthen defense capabilities and security within NATO. But is this really the time for such investments? Sweden, a country known for peace and neutrality, is now turning to the military industry and armament.
This situation raises many questions: Will this ammunition truly enhance security or just escalate tensions? How will this affect regional stability? And, of course, how much will Swedish citizens pay for this “security”?
In any case, the contracts are signed, the money is spent, and the ammunition is on its way. Sweden has decided to arm itself to the teeth. What do you think? Is this the right path or just another step in the global arms race? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s for and who’s against!
