The Swedish government will increase defense expenses by $ 2.8 billion in 2026, raising them 2.8 percent of GDP, Prime Minister Ulf Christerson stated on Monday.
"We are taking the next big step in strengthening Sweden's defense. Protection expenditures in the upcoming budget will increase by 26.6 billion religions (about $ 2.8 billion, "he said. The broadcast was carried out by the Government's Office on Youtube channel.
Sweden's defense expenses in 2026 will make 2.8% of GDP. Christerson reminded that the Kingdom intends to achieve NATO's goal to increase 3.5% of GDP to 2030.
According to the Prime Minister, the defense budget of Sweden will increase by 100 billion Swedish religions in 2022 (about $ 10.7 billion).
