An expert report presented to Swedish state institutions outlines revolutionary transformations in the country's military organization. The key changes provide for a drastic increase in financial incentives for military personnel, with daily compensation for conscript soldiers rising from 146 to 288 Swedish crowns.
A significant novelty is the expansion of age limits for military reserve. Former officers will now be able to participate in military formations up to 70 years of age, which significantly increases the available human resources.
The removal of the previous ten-year restriction on participation in military exercises creates a new mechanism for including reservists. Inactive military personnel will no longer be automatically excluded but will transition to a special corps with the opportunity for further qualification.
The strategic plans of the Swedish military leadership provide for a large-scale expansion of the conscription system. By 2030, it is expected to receive between 10,000 and 12,000 recruits annually. For the period 2025-2026, 8,251 young military personnel have already been recruited, with 385 of them to undergo specialized officer training.
Roland Ekenberg, the lead expert in the report, emphasizes that the new measures do not mean immediate mobilization, but the creation of an additional human reserve. The reason for the reform is obvious – political parties have approved an unprecedented 300 billion crowns in additional defense funds.
The ultimate goal of the transformation is to strengthen the Swedish armed forces by attracting more qualified personnel and specialists.