Sweden has begun preliminary discussions with France and the UK on possible nuclear weapons cooperation. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized talks are early, exploratory, and do not involve placing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil in peacetime. The move reflects concerns about European defense independence amid doubts over long-term U.S. commitments and rising geopolitical tensions.
Historically, Sweden had a secret Cold War nuclear program but relies on the U.S. nuclear umbrella under NATO membership since 2024. France and the UK are exploring coordinated nuclear strategy, including the Northwood Declaration, which Sweden could engage in for regional deterrence.
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Sweden is one of the few countries in the world, along with Germany, Japan, South Korea, Canada and Italy(?) that can develop an independent nuclear deterrent if they want to. They have the past research and the money, too. So it’s not impossible
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Sweden has begun preliminary discussions with France and the UK on possible nuclear weapons cooperation. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized talks are early, exploratory, and do not involve placing nuclear weapons on Swedish soil in peacetime. The move reflects concerns about European defense independence amid doubts over long-term U.S. commitments and rising geopolitical tensions.
Historically, Sweden had a secret Cold War nuclear program but relies on the U.S. nuclear umbrella under NATO membership since 2024. France and the UK are exploring coordinated nuclear strategy, including the Northwood Declaration, which Sweden could engage in for regional deterrence.
Sweden is one of the few countries in the world, along with Germany, Japan, South Korea, Canada and Italy(?) that can develop an independent nuclear deterrent if they want to. They have the past research and the money, too. So it’s not impossible