Sweden’s defense chief expressed concern over Beijing’s dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, emphasizing the threats to security and stability. The Defense Minister highlighted the need to invest in security and freedom during a diplomatic reception in Manila.
Sweden is being considered as a source for supersonic fighter jets as the Philippines shifts its military focus to territorial defense. The Defense Minister did not directly mention China but addressed the repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea and the South China Sea.
