Sweden's arms industry is substantial relative to the country's size. Sweden's March 2024 NATO entry brings that production capacity into the alliance. Gripen provides another fighter production line. The March 2024 forecast is that countries comparing aircraft capabilities and costs could take renewed interest in it, including alongside the F-35.
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Swedish arms production adds capacity to NATO
The March 2024 assessment connects Sweden's NATO membership with its arms-production capacity and possible renewed interest in Gripen.