Sweden to arm fighter jets with cruise missile 'deterrent'
Stockholm (AFP) April 24, 2014 - The Swedish government defended plans Thursday to equip fighter jets with cruise missiles capable of striking targets in Russia, days after announcing a military spending hike linked to the Ukraine conflict. "In the future the ability to combat longer range targets can be important," Defence Minister Karin Enstroem told public broadcaster Sveriges Radio, adding that the missiles would have " ... more

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