After being demilitarized in 2005, Sweden re-introduced permanent troops to Gotland in 2016, following Russia’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014. Sweden also became NATO’s newest member in March — meaning it is covered by the alliance’s Article 5 guarantee that all other members come to each other’s defense if they are attacked.
If you’re a General, you wouldn’t miss this chance to ask for new toys.
I am far from persuaded that Russia is motivated to attack a NATO member, despite what the News media would have you believe.