“To date, Sweden has executed the most sophisticated design of military forces for nonprovocative defense. Its coastal guns cannot be elevated to fire beyond Swedish coastal waters. It has a capable and effective air force, but with short-range aircraft that can’t get very far beyond Sweden… In every way, by technical and institutional design, they’ve sought to make Sweden a country you don’t want to attack, but one that is clearly in a defensive posture. This approach can ultimately create a stable mutual defensive superiority – each side’s defense is stronger than the other side’s offense.”
Amory Lovins, How to Get Real Security
Now that makes sense!