The Swedish Armed Forces are preparing for a major restructuring. A new draft plan proposes to abandon the Air Force base F21 outside Luleå. If effectuated, the plan will leave Sweden with it northernmost air base located in Såtenäs. Regional Governor of the Norrbotten county, Mr. Per-Ola Eriksson strongly protests against the plans. He maintains that the F21 base outside Luleå is of major strategic importance for the country. -Even in an international perspective, questions would be asked, should the F21 be abandoned, he argues. The regional leader believes Sweden plays an important strategic role in the Barents Region.
