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Sweden Boosts Defense Budget with Historic Military Investment
Soon, 3. 5 percent of GDP will go to the military defense, according to a new agreement between the government and SD.
Swedish Firms Linked to Russian State and Mafia Uncovered
Several companies in Sweden can be linked to the Russian state and Russian mafia, according to an investigation by the research company Acta Publica and the Defence University, which Sveriges Radio reports on. .
Israel's Controversial Gaza Plan: Annexation Proposal Sparks Debate
Israel's defense chief has drawn up a ruthless Gaza plan that reflects a hardening attitude among both the country's government and the USA. The idea is to squeeze the Palestinians into a small "humanitarian zone", while Israel annexes the rest.
Leaked US War Plans on Signal Raise Security Concerns in Sweden
Goals, weapon types and attack sequences. In a chat group on the messaging app Signal, American ministers discussed the US's attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen - and included an American journalist by mistake.
Musk: The Front Would Collapse Without Starlink
Starlink constitutes the Ukrainian army's backbone, claims the satellite network's founder Elon Musk. "Their entire frontline would collapse if I turned it off", asserts the tech billionaire.
One year since Sweden joined Nato: "Great irony"
Sweden has now been a member of Nato for a year. At the same time, support from the heaviest Nato country, the USA, is beginning to waver and the question is being raised as to whether Article 5 still applies.
US Halts Intelligence Sharing with Ukraine: What It Means for Europe
The USA stops providing Ukraine with intelligence information, according to information from several sources. The stop can be a hard blow for Ukraine.
Sweden's Potential Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping: Challenges Ahead
Swedish peacekeeping troops in Ukraine are not ruled out, according to the government. But according to war expert Magnus Christiansson, it will be difficult to get the soldiers to suffice.
Can Europe Step Up Its Defense Game Without U.S. Support?
Europe can gather sufficient funds to replace the USA's dwindling interest on the continent, according to experts. The great challenge lies rather in converting the support into military strength.
How Starlink's Shutdown Could Impact Ukraine's Civilian Communications
Elon Musk's Starlink is not crucial for the Ukrainian defense capability, but a potential shutdown would still have consequences – primarily for civilians. Starlink is a puzzle piece in a trend that is currently slipping out of Ukraine's hands, says Hans Liwång at the Defense University.
Hundreds of cable breaks every year – they stand out
Every year, around 200 submarine cables are damaged in the Baltic Sea. On Friday, an investigation into yet another damage was initiated.
Major Arms Purchases Await - May Become Enormous Bottleneck
The defence stocks have soared after signals that massive defence investments are expected in Europe. However, the risk is that the industry cannot scale up at the same pace.
War Expert: Risk that Europe Gets the Blame
The USA is expected to initiate peace negotiations about Ukraine as early as next week – but European leaders are not invited. It is hard to shake off the feeling that the Trump administration wants to try to make a deal with Russia, and then let Europe take the blame for not solving the problem, says war researcher Oscar Jonsson.
Expert: Great danger with USA's Ukraine game
The USA's statement that Ukraine must cede territories and rejects a membership in NATO surprises defense researchers. If Russia is not afraid of consequences, then the Baltic states or Moldova may be threatened, says Magnus Christiansson at the Defense University.
Danish cargo ships transport military cargo to Israel
The Danish shipping company Mærsk has transported several tons of weapons components to Israel since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023. This may contravene the UN's guidelines.
Expert on Trump's Gaza Plan: No Difference from Crimea
The USA is to take over the Gaza Strip and transform it into the "Riviera of the Middle East", claims Donald Trump. It is without a doubt the most absurd proposal I have seen from a political leader during my lifetime, says Professor of International Law Pål Wrange.
The Turmoil Surrounding Henrik Landerholm – This is What Happened
Sweden's national security adviser Henrik Landerholm has caused several security incidents. Here are the events since he took office.
Expert on cables: Accident explanation is nonsense
Several experts are directing sharp criticism at the information that it is probably accidents – and not deliberate sabotage – behind the recent cable breaks in the Baltic Sea. You must be deaf, blind, drunk, and a complete idiot not to notice that you are dragging an anchor on the seabed for several kilometers, says Pekka Toveri, former Finnish intelligence chief.
The Turmoil Surrounding Henrik Landerholm – This is What Happened
Sweden's national security adviser Henrik Landerholm has caused several security incidents. .
The Swedes will be part of NATO's tripwire
Swedish soldiers and officers are now in place in Latvia to participate in what is called the "tripwire" at the border with Russia: Nato Forward Land Forces. But what does the mission entail and how dangerous is it?.
This means the Nato operation in the Baltic Sea
The submarine incident in the Gulf of Finland has prompted a NATO summit meeting, simultaneously as the defense alliance plans a large operation in the Baltic Sea. It is clear that it is a major diplomatic marker to elevate it to a summit meeting format.
The Security Service does not answer questions about the designated IS leader
Abdulkadir Mumin was pointed out as IS's new international leader. The Security Service does not want to answer questions about him.
Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader
He lived for years in the Gothenburg area, where he is believed to have been radicalized. Now, Somalia-born Abdulkadir Mumin, known for his harsh rhetoric and his henna-dyed beard, is being pointed out as IS's new global leader.
Lived in Gothenburg: Pointed out as IS's new leader
He lived for years in the Gothenburg area, where he is believed to have been radicalized. Now, Somalia-born Abdulkadir Mumin, known for his harsh rhetoric and his henna-dyed beard, is being pointed out as IS's new global leader.
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