Sweden's defense policy faces criticism for its inability to adapt swiftly to growing threats, despite recent proposals for a significant defense budget increase.

Critics argue that the defense committee's process has led to compromised decisions and underfunded initiatives, resulting in a dangerous lag in military readiness.

As neighboring countries like Poland, Estonia, and Lithuania invest more heavily in their defense, calls for Sweden to adopt a more aggressive stance in defense spending have intensified.

The latest defense proposal aims for a 2.6% GDP investment by 2030, yet skeptics believe it falls short of addressing the acute challenges posed by the current security environment.