Swedish government plans higher defence spending due to Russian threat


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  • Tuesday, 22 Apr 2014

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden's government said on Tuesday it would boost defence spending significantly over the next decade if re-elected, in response to a growing threat from Russia.

The centre-right government, trailing in polls ahead of a national election in September, said it planned to gradually increase spending up to 2024, buying more fighter jets and submarines and boosting its military presence in the Baltic Sea.

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