In uncertain times, it is important to be prepared
Military threat levels are increasing. We must be prepared for the worst-case scenario - an armed attack on Sweden.
War - the ultimate threat to our freedom
When military violence is used to assume authority over us, our right to live a free and independent life is threatened.
However, there are other ways, besides armed conflict, to influence and undermine our society; for example, cyber attacks, disinformation campaigns, terrorism, and sabotage. These types of attacks may occur at any time. Some are happening here and now.
We can never take our freedom for granted. Our courage and will to defend our open society are vital, even though it may require us to make certain sacrifices.
If Sweden is attacked, we will never surrender.
Any suggestion to the contrary is false.
Other serious threats
We also need to strengthen our resilience against other serious risks and threats, including:
- Extreme weather events.
- Dangerous pathogens.
- Outages across important IT systems.
- Organised crime.