Sweden's defense strategy is under scrutiny as the government plans to significantly increase its defense budget, aiming to quadruple it by 2030. Despite these ambitious plans, several challenges threaten their execution.

The Swedish military faces hurdles such as global competition for new weapons systems, which could delay acquisitions and inflate costs.

Additionally, a shortage of officers complicates the training of conscripts, while political disagreements persist over the exclusion of a new Norrlands infantry regiment.

The evolving global security landscape and NATO's demands may further necessitate adjustments to Sweden's defense plans, raising questions about their feasibility.