Sweden has formally invited NATO to establish its first logistics headquarters in the country, with the town of Enköping located around 70 kilometres northwest of Stockholm, selected as the site for the new facility. Following agreement with NATO, Sweden’s government confirmed on August 21, that it will host a “Joint Logistics Support Group” (JLSG) to coordinate troop movements and supply operations across Northern Europe and transatlantic routes.
Defense Minister Pål Jonson stated that Sweden’s geographic location positions it as a strategic transit point for NATO, enhancing the alliance’s readiness and deterrence along its northern flank . The logistics base is expected to manage the deployment of up to 20,000 troops, handling key supplies such as fuel, ammunition, spare parts, and personnel movements.
In peacetime, approximately 70 NATO personnel will staff the hub, but during heightened alerts or conflict, that number could expand to around 160, according to government projections. The Swedish Armed Forces have been tasked with establishing the base using existing military infrastructure, with operational capabilities expected by the end of 2027.
This initiative represents a notable deepening of Sweden’s integration into NATO following its accession in March 2024, marking a shift from decades of military non-alignment to becoming a linchpin in alliance logistics and northern European defense architecture.
