Sweden to build NATO logistics hub for 20,000 troops
Kyiv • UNN
A NATO logistics headquarters will be built in Enköping, Sweden, to coordinate the redeployment of troops in Northern Europe. The hub will be responsible for deploying up to 20,000 troops and will cover North America, the United Kingdom, and Northern Europe.
In the city of Enköping in southern Sweden, a NATO logistics headquarters will be built to coordinate the redeployment of troops from member states of the bloc in Northern Europe. This is reported by SVT, writes UNN.
Details
It is noted that this logistics hub will be responsible for the potential deployment of up to 20,000 troops in the region. The Swedish government supported this initiative.
Sweden has an important geographical location in NATO, and our ability to transport resources and personnel will be very important
The logistics hub is a Joint Logistics Support Group (JLSG) type headquarters. According to the NATO model, such headquarters should be in every regional operational area.
The logistics base in Enköping will be responsible for an operational area covering North America, Great Britain, and the Nordic countries. It is planned that about 70 people will service its work.
Recall
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that the NATO summit will be held on July 7 and 8, 2026, in Ankara. Turkey will host the Alliance summit for the second time.