Testing the Mettle of Finland
... 16 and removing 3 generals.[10] A third issue was figuring out how to prepare for the replacement of the F-18 Hornet fighters in 2020s, which could cost up to $7 billion.[11] These decisions became less firm, however, due to reports on its neighbor, Sweden. In the past year, Swedish military experts have lampooned Swedish defense capabilities, which placed questions on Swedish military capability.[12] Additionally, both NATO and Norway made statements denying any obligation to protect Sweden because ...