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In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Sweden took a stand of strict military neutrality, refusing to align itself with either the NATO or Soviet blocs. The ideology was simple yet profound; to deter aggression, Sweden needed to ensure that any potential invasion would be too costly for an aggressor. This conviction led to the establishment of a robust, technologically independent military that emphasized the domestic design and production of advanced combat aircraft.