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Kristersson: "Close dialogue with other countries"
Sweden is in close dialogue with several other countries about the damaged data cables in the Baltic Sea, confirms the government. .
The Social Democrats want answers about stopped wind farms
At the beginning of November, the government announced that 13 applications for wind farms in the Baltic Sea have been stopped. The Social Democrats want to know about a new way forward.
Cable Break in the Baltic Sea May Be Sabotage
The cable break in the Baltic Sea is being investigated as suspected sabotage. It is of course potentially very serious, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party) Minister for Civil Defence.
Germany: We assume that the cables have been sabotaged
The Baltic Sea cables that have gone out in recent days have likely been sabotaged. That's what Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says.
Kristersson: Absolutely Not an Escalation of the War
Neither the Prime Minister nor the Supreme Commander believe that the information about Ukraine using American long-distance drones should be seen as an escalation of the war against Russia. Absolutely not, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
"Lashes out after wind power decision: 'Get a new job'"
Those who criticize the government's decision to stop 13 offshore wind farms due to safety reasons should change jobs, the Prime Minister believes. You can obviously know more than all of Sweden's military experts, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) ironically.
The Defense: A Responsible Decision by the Government
The Defence Forces commend the government for the decision to say no to 13 wind farms in the Baltic Sea. A responsible message, according to Brigadier General Stig-Olof Krohné.
Saab: Our sensors can handle offshore wind power
The Government has said no to wind power investments in the Baltic Sea, citing that it hinders the Defence Forces' ability to detect potential threats. According to the defence company Saab, the company has technical solutions that can counteract potential risks.
Over 130 Hand Grenades Found in Forest Area
Over 130 hand grenades have been found in a forest area in Jönköping, local media reports. The remarkable find was made after a number of old hand grenades were discovered on the site by a private individual earlier this year.
Kristersson on wind power: "Incomprehensible"
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) stands firm on the government's decision to reject 13 applications for offshore wind power in the Baltic Sea. > It is incomprehensible to me that one can so lightly dismiss the risks seen by the Defence Forces, says Kristersson in the Riksdag during a report from an EU summit.
The government stops 13 offshore wind farms
The government says no to 13 offshore wind farms in a large part of southern and central Baltic Sea. The reason is that the Defence Forces see great risks in the work of defending Sweden if the turbines are built.
USA General wants to use Esrange: "Wonderful place"
The USA wants to launch military satellites from the Swedish space base Esrange. It's a wonderful place with a unique perspective, says Chance Saltzman, head of the USA's space defense, during a visit to Sweden.
The Crown Princess crawls through the mud
Crown Princess Victoria is undergoing a special officer training in the coming weeks, to "further deepen her knowledge and commitment to defence issues". .
The Navy Chief Changes Jobs
Sweden's naval chief Ewa Skoog Haslum has been appointed as the new head of the Defence Forces' operational command. She takes over from Carl-Johan Edström, who has been the head of the Defence Staff and Headquarters for some time.
NATO inaugurates new command staff in Germany
A new staff that will lead NATO's naval units in the Baltic Sea region is being inaugurated on Monday in Rostock, Germany. The staff will be led by Germany in cooperation with personnel from eleven other countries, including the alliance's newest members Sweden and Finland.
The War Scientist on the Goals: The Ambition is Too Low
The ambition is too low and the pace too slow when Sweden's defense is being armed, believes war scholar Oscar Jonsson. It is not sufficient considering the global development, he says.
SD and S: Hold on to 12,000 Conscripts by 2032
The Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats are critical of the fact that a Norrland infantry regiment is not included in the total defense proposal. The parties also want a goal of training 12,000 conscripts from 2032.
Not So Hot to Be a Meteorologist – Despite the Need
The number of applicants to meteorology education programs has decreased over the past 15 years, and now employers are having a hard time recruiting, reports [TV4 News](https://www. tv4.
After Alarm About Empty Boat - Police Search for Person
Shortly after 1 am on Saturday, after five hours of searching, the search operation for a person who is believed to have fallen out of their boat in the Gothenburg archipelago was discontinued. > We have been able to determine who owns the boat, but we have not been able to reach this person, said Helena Clase, duty officer at the police, to TT early on Saturday.
Goal of 12,000 conscripts postponed
The number of conscripts is to increase from 8,000 next year to 12,000 by 2032. But now the goal is being postponed by three years, reports Dagens Nyheter.
PFAS victims' demand: 100,000 kronor each
145 Kallinge residents who have ingested PFAS through their drinking water are demanding 100,000 kronor each in compensation from the Defence Forces. The drinking water in Kallinge was contaminated when PFAS-containing firefighting foam was used by F17.
Swedish soldiers welcomed to Latvia
Soon, Swedish soldiers and officers from P7 in Skåne will be sent to Latvia to join the multinational NATO force. This is historic, says Latvia's Defense Minister Andris Spruds, when he visits Revingehed to meet those who will be leaving.
Sweden to Acquire Its Own Military Satellites
The Government has decided to allocate one billion kronor to the Defence Forces between 2024-2032 to develop their space capability. This is about improving the Defence Forces' space situational awareness, expanding the infrastructure at the Esrange space base, and enabling the Defence Forces to launch multiple satellites into space, the Government writes in a press release.
Nimbus signs contract with the Defence Forces
Boat manufacturer Nimbus has signed a contract with the Defence Forces. Together with collaboration partner Svensk Konstruktionstjänst, Nimbus has won a framework agreement for the manufacture of a smaller workboat.
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