Sweden’s Himars purchase prepares for strikes deep behind front lines

Sweden’s purchase of the American Himars rocket artillery system marks a shift in the country’s defence posture following its NATO membership, SVT reported.

The new rocket artillery will allow Sweden to strike targets far behind the front line. This reflects a broader change in how the Swedish armed forces are preparing to fight a defensive war far from Sweden, rather than focusing primarily on protecting the country’s borders.

In a potential war scenario, Swedish Himars units could target weapons depots and logistics hubs located hundreds of kilometres behind the forward front lines, according to the Swedish Armed Forces.

The analysis was written by SVT security reporter John Granlund. Its conclusions are the journalist’s own.