"An armed attack against Sweden or our allies cannot be ruled out. It also cannot be ruled out that military force or threats of such may be used against Sweden or our allies. Sweden is best defended within NATO," the committee writes.
The geopolitical power struggle has further intensified since the defence decision was adopted in December 2024, with noticeable consequences both globally and in Sweden's immediate vicinity, according to the report.
"Several states, both regionally and globally, are openly violating international norms and parts of the rules-based world order. Multilateral cooperation and institutions are being undermined," the committee writes.
Reports from the Defence Committee - where the eight parliamentary parties are represented - constitute important information when the government formulates its defence and civil defence policy proposals to the Riksdag.
