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Can Europe Step Up Its Defense Game Without U.S. Support?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Expert on cable sabotage: Sweden is paralyzed by inaction
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Expert on cable sabotage: Sweden is paralyzed by inaction

Finland speaks the language of power and displays determination. Sweden appears to be paralyzed by inaction
Expert: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue
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Expert: Possible surveillance not the most serious issue

Suspected "spy equipment" on board the cargo ship Eagle S is no catastrophe – instead, it may help the Finnish police. It could be a link to figuring out who gave the ship orders for sabotage – if it was done, says Professor Hans Liwång
Suspicions are directed at Russia after cable break
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Suspicions are directed at Russia after cable break

The suspicions are directed towards Russia after the third suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea. It is unlikely that all three would be accidents or mistakes, says Hans Liwång, professor of defense systems at the Defense University
Expert: It may be a matter of sabotage
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Expert: It may be a matter of sabotage

The interruption in the power cable between Finland and Estonia is being investigated as gross sabotage, and other cables have also been affected by interruptions. We must consider the possibility that it is sabotage that lies behind, says Hans Liwång at the Defence University to Ekot
Got a high-level government job without security clearance
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Got a high-level government job without security clearance

A person who was hired for a mission with the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm got the job at the Government Offices without being security-checked, writes Dagens Nyheter.
Ranstorp: The Terror Indictment a Vital Reminder
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Ranstorp: The Terror Indictment a Vital Reminder

Three young men, including two brothers, are being prosecuted suspected of having planned an Islamist terrorist attack. An important prosecution – and a reminder of the elevated security situation, according to terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp
Expert: This is why Zelensky is open to a ceasefire
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Expert: This is why Zelensky is open to a ceasefire

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has floated ideas about a ceasefire where occupied parts of Ukraine are not returned directly. The absolute most important thing for Ukraine is how to prevent a new war in one to three years, says Oscar Jonsson at the Defence University
Expert: Great responsibility on Lebanon in the ceasefire
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Expert: Great responsibility on Lebanon in the ceasefire

Netanyahu gave the green light for a ceasefire in Lebanon on Tuesday. Now there is great pressure on Lebanon to build up its army, says Lieutenant Colonel Anders Ekholm
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