The US has informed its allies that it intends to stop planning for upcoming military exercises in Europe. According to Expressen's sources, the US planning halt does not apply to exercises already in motion for 2025. The US wants to reduce military spending in Europe and Trumpf has expressed that he wants to prioritize the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on China.
Sweden is new to NATO and is ranked 27 out of 145 in terms of military strength by the Global Firepower Index (GFI). Sweden's new jet fighter, the JAS 39 Gripen, is a multi-role fighter jet, designed for high survivability and rapid turnaround in combat. Unlike other aircraft, it can land on highways, refuel in minutes, and be serviced by young conscripts, making it a cornerstone of Sweden's Bas 90 defensive strategy. GFI notes the Swedish AF has 71 fighter aircraft. Link: youtube
Could be the fact that the US military fuel ship was hit and all it's fuel is pouring into the Baltic Sea.
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Perhaps it's something to do with that.
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