Sweden’s navy HQ is returning to a vast underground cold war fortress designed to withstand a nuclear attack, in what has been seen as a defensive move against a resurgent Russia.
After a 25-year absence, the navy will once again be commanded from beneath billions of tonnes of granite as the country strives to build up its defences in response to the perceived threat from Moscow.
The top secret naval base on Muskö, about 25 miles (40km) from Stockholm, resembles a cross between Tracy Island from Thunderbirds and the film set of You Only Live Twice, where James Bond grappled with arch villain Ernst Blofeld in his headquarters beneath a volcano.
Completed in 1969, it boasts cavernous underground docks that can shelter warships, with miles of tunnels, offices and a hospital.
Tuesday, October 01, 2019
Sounds cool
The Guardian notes:
I'm fed up with this theme that Russia is the bad guy just waiting to invade the world. Russia's most prominent military asset is the S400 surface to air missile defense system. Its defensive. The USA is a far bigger threat to world peace than Russia. FFS Russia's GDP is barely above Australia's. The country can't maintain its navy, has dropped production of the PAK FA due to costs, and has no immediate prospects of replacing so much military equipment.
ReplyDeleteAustralia with its obsequious disposition towards Uncle Sam is a bigger problem than Russia.