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Sweden will soon become a NATO member, and when it does, its submarines will greatly enhance NATO capability.Summary
Peter Suciu, writing for 19fortyfive, makes the following points:
- While not a superpower like the US, Sweden has built some impressive submarines.
- Sweden is building two advanced Blekinge-class boats that will enter service by 2028.
- Sweden also has three Gotland-class submarines constructed between 1992 and 1997.
- Sweden’s submarines will likely play an important role in countering potential Russian aggression in the Baltic Sea.
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References from the Web:
- JUL 2022 JAS 39 Gripen: The ‘New’ NATO Jet That Makes Russia’s Air Force Sweat—1945
- JUL 2022 Sweden's new, quiet submarines could give Russia even more headaches—Business Insider
- JUL 2022 Saab Lays Keel Of First A26 Blekinge-Class Submarine—Naval News
- AUG 2022 Sweden's new submarine could shift balance of power in the Baltic Sea—New Atlas
Source Information:
- Article Source: 19fortyfive
- Media Check: 1945 - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
