The big role Sweden plays in war: 2024 weapons exports amounted to 29 billion SEK.
37% of Swedish weapons exports are to non-democratic countries, and the biggest 2024 customer was United Arab Emirates.
This nordic, ”peaceful”, ”neutral”, ”progressive” country is one of the world’s biggest arms exporters, all while managing to not be particularly known for it.
https://swedenherald.com/article/new-record-for-swedish-arms-exports