On March 7, 2024, Sweden became an official member of NATO. Since then, it has made an unprecedented effort to modernize, achieving, in its first year within the fold of the Alliance, the so-called “2%” objective. [du PIB consacrés aux dépenses militaires]. En 2025, les partis représentés au Riksdag [le Parlement suédois] also agreed to authorize the State to borrow some 27.5 billion euros by 2030 with the aim of accelerating the modernization of defense, both civil and military. The range is wide, from new automatic rifles to state-of-the-art war buildings, including a notable increase in strategic reserves and the renovation of the country’s 65,000 shelters.
“In Congo, Cyprus and Afghanistanâ€
The army also took the opportunity to acquire 900 new drums and wind instruments. Because, yes, drummers, trumpeters and other clarinetists also have their role to play in the defense of the kingdom. “We went to play in Congo, Cyprus and Afghanistan, in front of Swedish soldiers. Our brass bands are an integral part of national defense… comments Commander Roger Lodin, who commands the Swedish army’s military bands.
The man has under his command the 3 orchestras of the
