Swedish armed forces to strengthen
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Swedish armed forces to strengthen NATO presence in Finland

Sweden will contribute a military contingent of up to 1,200 personnel to a NATO force tasked with deterring Russia from attacking northern Finland.

The government is proposing in a bill to the Riksdag that Sweden allocate a battalion to NATO's Forward Presence in Finland (FLF). The battalion will be based in Boden and will also be able to operate in Sweden and Norway.

The Swedish contribution will amount to around 600 soldiers and officers in 2026. If necessary, the number can be increased to a maximum of 1,200.

Other Nordic countries are also contributing to the multinational land force, as are France and the United Kingdom, among others.

The headquarters in Finland consists mainly of staff officers. In peacetime, troops will be present from time to time, for example during exercises.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers

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