Robert Limmergård

How dependent is Sweden's defense industry on the US?

It's not just the Gripen's engine that's American. Swedish arms manufacturers are heavily dependent on American components. Reducing Europe's dependence on the US has become a much higher priority, says Martin Lundmark, senior lecturer in defense systems at the Swedish National Defense University.

Swedish Defense Industry Adds 500 Jobs Monthly

Multiple Countries are Hesitant about F-35 – Want European Alternative

Washington's new stance towards the world is making several countries hesitant about their decision to buy American fighter jets of the F-35 type. This could benefit Jas Gripen – which is simultaneously dependent on American components.

Major Arms Purchases Await - May Become Enormous Bottleneck

The defence stocks have soared after signals that massive defence investments are expected in Europe. However, the risk is that the industry cannot scale up at the same pace. It can become a huge bottleneck, says Martin Lundmark at the Defence University.

Security Service: Increased Risk of Russian Sabotage

The risk of Swedish sabotage attacks on the Swedish mark has increased, according to the Security Police, reports SVT News.