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Crown Princess Victoria Earns Second Lieutenant Title After Officer Training

Crown Princess Victoria has completed her officer training and can now call herself a second lieutenant. The pace was higher than I perhaps believed, she says.

Crown Princess Victoria Earns Second Lieutenant Title After Officer Training

Swedish Armed Forces Account Hacked to Spread Cryptocurrency Ad

One of the Swedish Armed Forces' accounts was hacked on Thursday evening, reports [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.

Swedish Armed Forces Account Hacked to Spread Cryptocurrency Ad

King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights Historic Role of Swedish NATO Battalion

Sweden and Latvia have a common history that stretches far back. When King Carl XVI Gustaf visited the Swedish battalion at NATO's multinational brigade, he emphasized that the soldiers are part of something historic.

King Carl XVI Gustaf Highlights Historic Role of Swedish NATO Battalion

Swedish Military May Assist Police in More Situations Under New Proposal

The Defence Forces should be called in to support the police in more cases than today, proposes a government inquiry. The threat picture against Sweden has broadened and we see that internal and external threats are increasingly intertwined, says investigator Rikard Jermsten.

Swedish Military May Assist Police in More Situations Under New Proposal

Sweden Considers Reintroducing Reserve Police for Crisis Situations

Sweden should establish a modernized form of preparedness police, a so-called "reserve police", which should be able to be called in at heightened preparedness and war. .

Sweden Considers Reintroducing Reserve Police for Crisis Situations

New Wind Power Projects Face Major Hurdles in Sweden

Last year, only two new permits for wind power on land and at sea, according to reports from the industry organization Svensk vindenergi. Of 16 applications for land-based wind power that were decided in 2024, one project was granted partial permission.

New Wind Power Projects Face Major Hurdles in Sweden

Saab Secures 1.3 Billion Kronor Order for Light Torpedoes in Sweden

The defense group Saab is receiving an order for light torpedoes and torpedo tubes from the Defense Materiel Administration (FMV). The order is worth approximately 1.

Saab Secures 1.3 Billion Kronor Order for Light Torpedoes in Sweden

Ulf Elfving Knighted with Royal Order of Vasa for Journalism Contributions

The actor Marie Göranzon Malmsjö and the opera singer Nina Stemme are also among the 20 who are awarded the Royal Order of Chivalry this year, announces the Royal Palace. .

Ulf Elfving Knighted with Royal Order of Vasa for Journalism Contributions

Sweden's Esrange Space Base Prepares for Next Satellite Launch Steps

The Swedish launch base Esrange is ready for the next step in the space race. Despite the launch of a satellite-carrying rocket being delayed, there is hope.

Sweden's Esrange Space Base Prepares for Next Satellite Launch Steps

Swedish Defense Boosted by Innovation and Collaboration Efforts

A little tape, a little Swedishness and an experimentation office. The Swedish defence capability is to be strengthened and innovation needs to be improved.

Swedish Defense Boosted by Innovation and Collaboration Efforts

Sweden Boosts Defense Innovation with Creative Solutions and Collaboration

A little tape, a little Swedishness and an experimental office. The Swedish defence capability needs to be strengthened and innovation needs to be improved.

Sweden Boosts Defense Innovation with Creative Solutions and Collaboration

Man Jailed for Missing Military Exercise to Care for Children

A 40-year-old man who failed to attend a so-called repetition exercise is sentenced to 14 days in prison, reports [P4 Västerbotten](https://www. sverigesradio.

Man Jailed for Missing Military Exercise to Care for Children

Soldiers involved in accident at the palace – bayonet in calf

Two soldiers were taken to hospital after an accident at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on Friday, according to Aftonbladet. The accident occurred when the soldiers were about to relieve each other.

Soldiers involved in accident at the palace – bayonet in calf

Podcast Trio Launches New Book on Swedish Military History

The men behind "The War History Podcast" have busy days. This summer, they are releasing the TV series "The War Machine Sweden" on SVT.

Podcast Trio Launches New Book on Swedish Military History

Kristersson Calls for Doubling Sweden's Conscription Numbers

Jämtland's Ranger Corps and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson sneaked on Wednesday forward in the forests on Frösön outside Östersund. There, he met conscript soldiers who are being trained at the newly re-established regiment in Västernorrland.

Kristersson Calls for Doubling Sweden's Conscription Numbers

Swedish Armed Forces Ordered to Pay for PFAS Cleanup in Uppsala

The Swedish Armed Forces are forced to pay damages in the matter of PFAS contamination from the airfield at Ärna in Uppsala, reports [P4 Uppland](https://www. sverigesradio.

Swedish Armed Forces Ordered to Pay for PFAS Cleanup in Uppsala

Sweden's April Fools' Day: Elk Cavalry and Studio Swap Pranks

A leaked report revealing that Sweden will be equipped with an elk cavalry and competing program hosts switching TV studios – April Fools' jokes are taking revenge in the media. .

Sweden's April Fools' Day: Elk Cavalry and Studio Swap Pranks

Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Sweden is presenting its largest military support package to Ukraine so far. The package amounts to 16 billion kronor.

Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine

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.

Sweden Boosts Defense Budget with Historic Military Investment

Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).

Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

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.

Leaked US War Plans on Signal Raise Security Concerns in Sweden

World War II Bomb in Norway Safely Disarmed by Experts

An unexploded bomb from World War II was found last week in Norwegian Elverum. Belgian experts were hastily summoned and on Sunday the bomb could be defused.

World War II Bomb in Norway Safely Disarmed by Experts

Swedish NATO Troops in Latvia Face Penalties for Code Violation

Swedish NATO soldiers have misconducted themselves in Latvia and several are now being punished with warnings and salary deductions, writes Aftonbladet. .

Swedish NATO Troops in Latvia Face Penalties for Code Violation

These educations give you a job

When much in the world around us and the future feels uncertain, there are still a number of educations that almost certainly lead to jobs. These include educations to become a midwife, social worker and deacon, according to Saco.

These educations give you a job