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Den lilla kuststaten och den kustnära sjöstriden: en teorikonsumerande studie om den svenska marinen och dess framtida återuppbyggnad
Swedish Defence University.
2020 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (professional degree), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

Developing and maintaining maritime power is difficult, particularly for small coastal states. However, maritime power is not a concept that merely concerns larger states. This paper relies on theories regarding littoral warfare to analyse the state of current and future Swedish maritime power. This is done by evaluating existing platforms and capabilities as well as future procurements, following the increasing defence budget.

The importance of the littorals from an economic and political standpoint has been increasing recently and is thought to be the area in which future naval conflict will unfold. Thus, naval combat envelops more than just ships, pointing to the need of a coastal navy that cooperates with land and air units towards a common goal. While this need might have been realized, it must also be materialized. In the case of the small coastal state with limited resources, this study aims to identify current challenges and priorities regarding units and capabilities to achieve an effective and functional maritime power.

The findings of the thesis suggest that Sweden to a certain degree acts according to what theory recommends. Strengths include the possession of advanced surface warfare units and submarines as well as extensive mine warfare capabilities. However, weaknesses shine through in the form of limited, or even completely lacking, anti-air warfare and coastal artillery capabilities. Further, while Sweden is involved in several international cooperations, none of them constitute an actual alliance with binding responsibilities.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2020. , p. 39
Keywords [sv]
Sverige, marinen, kustnära sjöstrid, den lilla kuststaten, maritim makt
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Public Administration Studies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:fhs:diva-9218OAI: oai:DiVA.org:fhs-9218DiVA, id: diva2:1440280
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War Studies, Thesis
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Available from: 2020-07-03 Created: 2020-06-14 Last updated: 2020-07-03Bibliographically approved

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