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Cyberattack Hits Defense-Linked Companies in Sweden
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Cyberattack Hits Defense-Linked Companies in Sweden

Three companies with ties to the defense are among those affected after the cyberattack against the system supplier Miljödata. The Defense Forces have launched an investigation
Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project
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Billström Criticizes Kristersson's National Security Council Project

Sweden's national security council is today no more than a discussion forum, according to the former Foreign Minister Tobias Billström's (The Moderate Party) verdict on the Prime Minister and party brother Ulf Kristersson's prestige project. To become credible and be of use, it must become narrower, sharper and – including the security advisor – be given a clear role, Billström claims in his new book
Swedish Conscripts Criticize Government's Proposed Pay Increase
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Swedish Conscripts Criticize Government's Proposed Pay Increase

The Government promises more money to the conscripts – but far less than what the investigator has proposed. The conscripts are very critical
Sweden Commits 70 Billion Kronor in Military Aid to Ukraine
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Sweden Commits 70 Billion Kronor in Military Aid to Ukraine

The Government promises 70 billion kronor in additional military support to Ukraine. Furthermore, a new military support package of 9
Daniel Kindberg Joins Ukrainian Army Amid Legal Battle
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Daniel Kindberg Joins Ukrainian Army Amid Legal Battle

From football in Östersund to war-torn Ukraine the step may seem long. But not for ÖFK's former chairman Daniel Kindberg
Defence to Review Semiconductor Supply Vulnerabilities
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Defence to Review Semiconductor Supply Vulnerabilities

FMV, the Defence Materiel Administration, is to investigate what vulnerabilities exist regarding data chips and semiconductor components used by the Defence. This is reported by Sveriges Radio Ekot
Sweden's Reserve Officers Face Age Challenges for Defense Service
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Sweden's Reserve Officers Face Age Challenges for Defense Service

Sweden has over 7,000 reserve officers – but it is unclear how many of them can actually serve in the defence, reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.
Rise in National Security Crimes Linked to Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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Rise in National Security Crimes Linked to Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The last five years have seen the number of suspected crimes against national security increase by over 50 percent, shows a compilation by TV4 News. And there is a connection to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
NATO to Set Up Signal Company in Sweden's Enköping
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NATO to Set Up Signal Company in Sweden's Enköping

Drones Transform Warfare: Denmark and Sweden Boost Defense Efforts
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Drones Transform Warfare: Denmark and Sweden Boost Defense Efforts

The drones' entry onto the battlefield in Ukraine makes Denmark make a major investment, and the Swedish defense is also scaling up. The development of new drones is proceeding incredibly quickly
Henrik Landerholm Trial Begins Amid Secrecy Over Security Documents
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Henrik Landerholm Trial Begins Amid Secrecy Over Security Documents

After the mess, the main trial in court against Sweden's former national security adviser is now beginning. But much of what is said in the courtroom we will probably not know due to the secrecy surrounding his former job
Expert Urges Passport Cancellation After Italian Hotel Data Breach
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Expert Urges Passport Cancellation After Italian Hotel Data Breach

The tourists whose ID documents were stolen from Italian hotel servers have reason to worry, according to IT security expert André Catry. Cancel your passport and your ID documents, he advises the affected
Landerholm's Forgotten Documents Linked to Secret Meeting on NATO Strategy
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Landerholm's Forgotten Documents Linked to Secret Meeting on NATO Strategy

One of the documents that the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm forgot at a conference center dealt with a secret meeting with President Biden's security adviser, reports Dagens Nyheter.
Defense Forces Enhance Surveillance with New Multi-Billion Radar System
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Defense Forces Enhance Surveillance with New Multi-Billion Radar System

The Defence Forces will have access to a new radar and sensor system which means a tripling of the current surveillance capability, and which will be able to detect more types of threats, reports SVT News.
Defence and Police Conduct Helicopter Exercise in Stockholm
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Defence and Police Conduct Helicopter Exercise in Stockholm

Indian Warship INS Tamal Spotted Near Umeå in Gulf of Bothnia
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Indian Warship INS Tamal Spotted Near Umeå in Gulf of Bothnia

An Indian warship is located in the Bay of Bothnia, at the height of Umeå. What it is doing there is unclear
Jobs with Best and Worst Wellness Benefits in Sweden
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Jobs with Best and Worst Wellness Benefits in Sweden

5,000 kronor in wellness allowance or none. Three wellness hours a week or none at all
Forest Fire Near Stockholm Poses Explosion Risk
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Forest Fire Near Stockholm Poses Explosion Risk

A forest fire is raging on Järvafältet north of Stockholm and a VMA, important message to the public, has been issued for the municipalities Järfälla and Sollentuna.
International Operation Targets Pro-Russian Hackers Attacking Swedish Sites
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International Operation Targets Pro-Russian Hackers Attacking Swedish Sites

Swedish police have participated in an international crackdown on the pro-Russian hacker group Noname, which has carried out several attacks on Swedish authorities and banks.
Conscript Compensated 102,000 Kronor for Frostbitten Finger Injury
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Conscript Compensated 102,000 Kronor for Frostbitten Finger Injury

Military Helicopter Lands on Stockholm Parliament Roof for Exercise
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Military Helicopter Lands on Stockholm Parliament Roof for Exercise

Sweden's Home Guard Offers Intensive 5-Week Rifle Soldier Training
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Sweden's Home Guard Offers Intensive 5-Week Rifle Soldier Training

The Home Guard is to grow and the demand is high, but many lack the training required. A course inspired by how Ukrainian soldiers have been trained will make it possible for more Swedes to be quickly deployed in the units
Swedish Armed Forces to Soundproof Homes Amid Increased Gripen Flights
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Swedish Armed Forces to Soundproof Homes Amid Increased Gripen Flights

Sweden to Build Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers in Ukraine
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Sweden to Build Rehabilitation Center for Soldiers in Ukraine

Sweden will establish a center for rehabilitation of injured soldiers in Ukraine.
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