This study investigates how the supporting strategies of Swedish armed forces (SWAF) logistics and materiel procurement contributes to the crea-tion of national strategic autonomy. In a case study design, official strategy documents and actions of the Swe-dish government and authorities are examined through the lens of Mintzberg and Waters (1985) theory of strategy development combined with the appli-cation of logistical theories in a military context. The study is using three el-ements of analysis to structure the data: international collaborations; sus-tainment and freedom of action.The study finds that actions and collaborations indicate an emerging strategy that implements aspects of strategic autonomy. The upcoming analysis and decision on SWAF funding and constitution in the Swedish parliament has the potential to transform the developing strategy into a deliberate strategy of strategic autonomy.The study indicates a strategic dilemma in the choice between self-sustainment and being a reliable partner in collaborations.