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Svantesson: This is how the buildup can be financed
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to use the 20-25 billion kronor that the new balance target will provide to upgrade the defense. For me, it's very natural that it should be used for defense expenditures, she says to TT.
NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government
Nato and the UN have greater confidence than both the parliament and the government, shows Medieakademins 28th confidence barometer. But confidence in Swedish defence and security authorities is record-high.
Filmed while drunk – fired from the Defence Forces
An officer from Uppsala county gets fired by the Defence Forces after a series of events, reports local media. .
Soldiers train on Stockholm's streets
The Defence Forces will practice defending the capital. Therefore, soldiers will be seen on Stockholm's streets on February 14-15.
Shipping Company Sued for 64 Million for Cable Break
Swedish Kraftnät has sued the owner of a tanker vessel for 64 million kronor in damages for a cable break that occurred in 2022, reports DN. .
Kristersson: NATO is not seeking confrontation
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reiterates that there is no peace when he speaks on site in Latvia during a ceremony for Swedish NATO soldiers. None of us are here to seek confrontation, he says.
Supreme Commander visited Ukraine
Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson has visited Ukraine and met the country's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov and military chief Oleksandr Syrskij. Among other things, cooperation projects within the defence industry were discussed during the meeting, writes Umerov in a post on [Facebook](https://www.
Compulsory in School – Total Defense Knowledge
All high school students in year 1 will from this autumn onwards learn total defence skills. .
Older bullets from the defense are used in gang murders
Older ammunition from the Defence Forces has been a recurring feature in gang shootings in recent years, writes Dagens Nyheter. .
Zelensky thanks Sweden after record support
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj writes on X that he is grateful to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish government, and the Swedish people for the support package that the government and the Sweden Democrats presented on Thursday. The support, worth 13.
Largest Swedish support to Ukraine: Strong signal
The Government and the Sweden Democrats are presenting the largest support package to Ukraine so far. The support package is worth 13.
The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel
New images show how the National Task Force struck against Vezhen, suspected of causing the latest cable break in the Baltic Sea. We flew in with a helicopter and lowered safety personnel on board the vessel, says Per Engström, national commanding officer at Noa.
The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel
New images show how the National Task Force struck against Vezhen, suspected of causing the latest cable break in the Baltic Sea. We flew in with a helicopter and lowered safety personnel on board the vessel, says Per Engström, national commanding officer at Noa.
Swedish authorities on board seized vessel
A ship has been seized after a fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged. The ship is now in Swedish waters.
Officer slept off hangover on Total Defense Day
An officer, residing in southeastern Skåne, is penalized with a ten-day salary deduction, reports [Ystads Allehanda](https://www. ystadsallehanda.
NATO Operation in the Baltic Sea – Sweden's Participation
The NATO operation "Baltic Sentry" has started in the Baltic Sea. For Sweden's part, the Defence Forces are contributing with corvettes, various types of support vessels, and a radar reconnaissance aircraft.
Fungal infections and toenail problems due to the military's new boots
In the autumn of 2023, the Swedish Armed Forces made a large purchase to address the shortage of personal equipment. Among other things, 10,000 pairs of boots were bought.
Swedish NATO soldiers in place: "Historic"
Swedish soldiers and officers have now landed in Riga to join NATO's multinational brigade in Latvia. Finally, we are here.
The Insurance Agency: Military Training Caused Psychological Ill-Health
During her time as a conscript, a 20-year-old woman suffered from mental illness and it ended with her taking her life. According to the Social Insurance Agency, it was the military service that was the cause of her poor well-being.
This is how they will sharpen maritime surveillance
Sweden is contributing to NATO's Baltic Sea operation with vessels from both the Coast Guard and the Navy. At the same time, its own sea surveillance is also being sharpened.
Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units
Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (M) states that everything must now be done to strengthen the combat units. In serious times, delay is dangerous, he says in his speech in Sälen.
Sweden sends warships to NATO operation
Sweden is to contribute to NATO's new Baltic Sea operation to deter attempts to sabotage underwater cables. The contribution is to consist of up to three warships and a reconnaissance plane.
The State Increases the Rent for the State-Owned Defense Forces
225 million kronor. That's how much the Defence Forces' rents are expected to increase this year, according to Dagens Nyheter.
Guard at the Palace Slipped and Impaled Himself with Bayonet
A high guard at the Royal Palace in Stockholm was seriously injured when he accidentally impaled himself with his bayonet, writes [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.
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