Swedish army trains "cyber-soldier" conscripts

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The 18-year-olds monitor for signs of cyber attacks. Credit: Ola Finell/Sveriges Radio

Published onsdag 25 november 2020 kl 06.00

• The training is part of efforts to increase the capabilities of the armed forces.
• Sweden reactivated military service in 2018, and part of the aim is that more will choose to become professional soldiers.
• A researcher tells Swedish Radio that conscription is especially effective in areas like IT where there is tough competition from the private sector.

Swedish army trains "cyber-soldier" conscripts - Radio Sweden

The training is part of efforts to increase the capabilities of the armed forces. Sweden reactivated military service in 2018, and part of the aim is ...

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