The Swedish Armed Forces are currently going through a period of major change, transforming into a smaller, but more active operational defence force. The political decision to reform the Armed Forces came as a result of the completely different threats that are facing the world today, the joint European security policy, rapid technological change and current developments in society. The crises and conflicts that affect today's world appear quickly and do not take national borders into consideration. Resources must be able to be deployed quickly if they are going to be effective.
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