The Baltic Sea countries will strengthen the monitoring of underwater cables and ships. The Coast Guard will be the Swedish hub for sharing information and protecting cables. ‘Together, we will become sharper and more powerful in detecting and responding to various incidents, especially those related to cable security,’ says Lena Lindgren Schelin, Director General of the Coast Guard.
For the first time in half a century, Sweden is investing in large modern warships. The new frigates cost billions and can hunt submarines, act as floating air defence and secure the vital sea route to Sweden.
