Sweden has taken a historic step into the military arena of space. On Sunday morning, the Swedish Armed Forces' first reconnaissance satellite was launched from the United States - the first of about ten satellites in an investment of about SEK 2 billion.
The Swedish Armed Forces have launched a military reconnaissance satellite into space for the first time. The launch took place from a US base in California on Sunday morning, Swedish time.
The satellite is the first in a larger program to launch around ten satellites in the coming years. Reports TT according to Omni the initiative is expected to cost around SEK 2 billion.
Will monitor large areas
The aim is to improve Sweden's ability to monitor large geographical areas from space. The satellites will also help the defense forces to target long-range weapon systems.
According to the head of space of the Armed Forces Anders Sundeman this includes being able to map military targets in Russia.
”Satellites are very good at tracking long distances and tracking continuously over time, rotating around the Earth, hour after hour, day after day, he says according to Swedish Radio.
This initiative shows how space is rapidly becoming an increasingly important part of modern warfare. Those who can gather their own information from satellites will be less dependent on other countries and will have greater freedom of action in a live situation.
This eternal nagging about Russia.
Sweden is begging for a beating from Russia !