Sweden issued a decision to reject the applications for 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea based on a study concluding that turbines could add significant delay in missile response times.
The Swedish Armed Forces highlighted in their study that wind turbine towers produce radar echoes which hinder timely detection of incoming missiles, jeopardizing national security.
Defense Minister Pål Jonson remarked, 'With war in close vicinity, Sweden finds itself in a serious security situation,' underscoring the increased alertness of the military in the Baltic region.
The government contrasted the 13 rejected wind farm applications with the approval of one on the west coast, emphasizing its prioritization of national security over renewable energy expansion.
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