"US and Sweden Strengthen Regional Security with Defense Deal"

Sweden and the United States have signed a defense cooperation agreement that grants the US access to all of Sweden's military bases, as Sweden prepares to join NATO. The deal aims to enhance regional security and enable Sweden to receive support from the US in times of war or crisis. The agreement, signed by Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, signifies a commitment to addressing security challenges together. However, Sweden's NATO membership bid still requires approval from all existing members, with Turkey and Hungary yet to formally approve. Turkey has linked its approval to the US Congress passing its request to purchase F-16 fighter jets.