Swedish Armed Forces' 3.5B Crown SAS HQ Deal Misses Deadline, Under Secrecy

The Swedish Armed Forces' planned 3.5 billion kronor purchase of the SAS headquarters in Frösundavik missed its September 30 government approval deadline, with no decision made. The deal, which bypassed the agency's own expert authority, remains under preparation, according to the defense minister's press secretary. The delay and secrecy raise questions about the procurement's viability and governance.