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Sweden Buys Attack Drones for First Time

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sweden is purchasing attack drones for the first time, acquiring them from a Danish supplier for 350 million Swedish kronor.
  • The drones are intended to be a natural part of modern warfare and will be integrated with existing surveillance drones.
  • This move marks a significant expansion of Sweden's drone capabilities beyond surveillance.

Sweden is set to acquire attack drones for its military for the first time, marking a significant shift in its defense capabilities. The Swedish army will invest 350 million Swedish kronor in these new weapons, with delivery planned for next year. Lennart Widerström, head of the Swedish Army's main school, Markstridsskolan, stated that this capacity is a natural component of modern warfare.

The contract was signed with an unnamed Danish supplier, according to Swedish public service media. The newly acquired drones will be integrated into a system that already includes surveillance drones. Previously, Sweden had focused its drone investments primarily on reconnaissance and monitoring tasks.

This acquisition signifies Sweden's move to bolster its offensive capabilities in line with contemporary military strategies. The integration of attack drones alongside existing surveillance technology aims to enhance the military's operational effectiveness in various scenarios.

We want this capacity because it is a natural part of modern warfare.

— Lennart WiderströmLennart Widerström, head of the Swedish Army's main school, explaining the rationale behind the purchase of attack drones.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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