Sweden buys four French frigates for 4.25 billion dollars
Sweden selects France's Naval Group for four new frigates costing 40 billion crowns. The deal is the country's largest military investment since the 1980s.
Sweden will purchase four new frigates from France for 40 billion Swedish crowns ($4.25 billion). The deal represents Sweden's largest military investment since the 1980s. The acquisition accelerates naval modernization as Sweden targets NATO spending goals of 3.5% of GDP by 2030.
### Strengthening Baltic Sea Defense Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced the selection of the French Defence and Intervention (FDI) model on Tuesday. The government expects the first vessel delivery in 2030 to bolster maritime capabilities following Sweden's accession to NATO. These frigates will become the largest surface warships in the Swedish navy with a 40-year expected lifespan.
