Sweden Arming Saudi Arabia
Space War reports today that Sweden, “has in secret been helping Saudi Arabia plan the construction of an arms factory to produce anti-tank missiles,” citing Swedish public radio as its information source. The report further claims that the Swedish Defence Research Agency has been involved with the Saudi armaments industry since 2007.
Sweden’s Green Party was not pleased with the revelation, and has demanded an investigation. One of the leaders of the party stated that, “Sweden should not ruin its good reputation by supporting the militaries of dictatorships.”
Although Sweden has a pacifistic reputation, it is a major arms exporter. According to the Wikipedia, Sweden occupies the 8th highest position in this global industry, selling more weapons abroad than Italy, Israel, or Ukraine.
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