# Sweden civil defense and security infrastructure expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sweden-civil-defense-and-security-infrastructure-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-15T18:03:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Sweden is expanding its national security and civil preparedness through both physical and digital infrastructure enhancements. On the physical front, regional leaders in Gävleborg are advocating for the establishment of an emergency airport at the former F15 airbase in Söderhamn to support medical, police, and defense operations. Additionally, the Swedish government has directed County Administrative Boards to improve municipal capabilities for preparing bomb shelters, specifically identifying Gotland as a high-risk area in the event of armed conflict. In parallel, the country is advancing its digital security. Security management is transitioning toward cloud-based systems to allow for real-time monitoring and increased scalability. To combat cyber threats, the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is utilizing a specialized cyber range—a simulated miniature city—to train personnel in defending essential services such as power plants and transport systems against digital attacks. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Sweden advances security through cloud management and cyber defense training Sweden is advancing its security landscape through cloud-based data management and FOI's specialized cyberattack training environment designed to protect critical infrastructure. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-advances-security-through-cloud-management-and-cyber-defense-training ### 2026-09-08: Sweden strengthens civil defense and emergency infrastructure Sweden is enhancing civil defense by evaluating Söderhamn as a strategic emergency airport site and tasking authorities to improve bomb shelter readiness in high-risk areas like Gotland. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-strengthens-civil-defense-and-emergency-infrastructure --- Cite as: Sweden civil defense and security infrastructure expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sweden-civil-defense-and-security-infrastructure-expansion