The DCA agreement between Sweden and the USA will take effect in August 2024, allowing American military use of 17 Swedish bases.

The Swedish parliament approved the agreement, despite opposition from the Left Party and the Green Party over concerns about the absence of a nuclear weapon clause.

In Kiruna, the Laevas Sami village fears the increased military presence will impact their winter grazing areas and heighten fears of nuclear weapon deployment.

Defense Minister Pål Jonson supports the agreement, highlighting its benefits for regional stability and crisis support in Northern Europe.