On February 6, the local press reported armed forces Sweden has ordered the deployment of Patriot air defense systems in Gothenburg, the country’s second largest city.
This is the first time since it was delivered in 2021 that the system is deployed for operation in Sweden.
Press secretary of the Swedish armed forces Therese Fagerstedt said: “This deployment is not an exercise. The West coast with the Swedish port of Gothenburg is of strategic importance due to the means of transport. traffic and therefore it is important that Sweden can use this system to defend the country against an attack.”
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Meanwhile, the Defense Minister Sweden Pal Jonson stated that the deployment was “not stemming from any immediate threat, but Sweden’s security situation has deteriorated over time so it is important for the Swedish armed forces to show that the ability to conduct deployments like this.”
Patriot air defense system Is one missile defense system Surface to air is currently used by 17 countries and regions.
In 2018, the US government approved Sweden’s request to buy this system. Currently, the country has four Patriot systems, but the number of missiles is kept secret.
Quang Trung (VNA/Vietnam+)