Sweden is allocating 100 million kronor to check and upgrade its 64,000 civil defence bunkers, aimed at safeguarding the population against modern threats such as nuclear and chemical attacks. Following its accession to NATO in March 2024, the Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is focusing on inspections and upgrades, with an emphasis on modernising large shelters over the next two to three years. The government is also enhancing emergency services, cybersecurity, and medical stockpiles, reflecting heightened military awareness since the conflict in Ukraine, as well as precautionary measures against hybrid warfare.
Sweden is investing 100 million kronor into modernising its 64,000 civil defence bunkers, a step seen as essential for national security in the current geopolitical climate.
The Civil Contingencies Agency is modernising nuclear shelters, planning significant upgrades including new filtration systems for protection against chemical and radiological threats.
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