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Swedish defense on the Russian threat: Prepared for everything
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Swedish defense on the Russian threat: Prepared for everything

Russia is considered to be taking increasing risks, both politically and militarily, in Sweden's immediate vicinity. We have prepared for scenarios across the entire escalation ladder, says Ewa Skoog Haslum, Head of the Swedish Armed Forces' Operations Command
Russian fighter jet set course for Stockholm and Karlskrona
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Russian fighter jet set course for Stockholm and Karlskrona

Last week, the Swedish Armed Forces announced that the Air Force had encountered Russian fighter jets on two occasions, heading towards Sweden. The Swedish Armed Forces have now told SVT that the Russian planes were heading towards the Stockholm archipelago and Karlskrona
Spy suspect denies charges, wanted hearing open
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Spy suspect denies charges, wanted hearing open

The 34-year-old man charged with attempted espionage for Russia denied the charges as the main hearing began at Stockholm District Court. He also objected to the court's decision to hold the hearing behind closed doors
Two operations against Russian fighter jets over the Baltic Sea
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Two operations against Russian fighter jets over the Baltic Sea

The Swedish Armed Forces intercepted two Russian fighter jets. Two Gripen jets and an allied fighter jet took part in the operation over the Baltic Sea on Friday
Charged with attempted espionage - Russian TV footage used as evidence
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Charged with attempted espionage - Russian TV footage used as evidence

A 34-year-old man who worked for the Swedish Armed Forces is being charged with attempted espionage for Russia. The man has offered secret information from the Swedish Armed Forces in exchange for protection and Russian citizenship, according to the prosecutor
Officers' Union terminates foreign agreement with the Armed Forces
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Officers' Union terminates foreign agreement with the Armed Forces

The Officers' Union has terminated the so-called "foreign agreement" with the Armed Forces.
Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine
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Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine

Ukraine's air force is now being built up with help from Sweden. Ukraine is buying 20 Gripen aircraft
Search for a two-year-old continues overnight
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Search for a two-year-old continues overnight

A two-year-old boy disappeared on Sunday morning from a home in Nyåker, Nordmaling. Since then, a major search operation has been underway, using dogs, helicopters and drones
Drone crashes and explodes in Lake Drīdža in Krāslava region of Latvia; no injuries reported
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Drone crashes and explodes in Lake Drīdža in Krāslava region of Latvia; no injuries reported

A drone crashed and exploded in Lake Drīdža in the Krāslava region of Latvia on Saturday morning. No injuries have been reported, Latvia's public service broadcaster LSM reports
Spy suspect arrested for plotting murder in Moscow
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Spy suspect arrested for plotting murder in Moscow

The 34-year-old man, a former Armed Forces employee who has been in custody since January on suspicion of espionage, is now also being held for conspiracy to commit murder.
Soldier practicing pistol draw at F17 squadron in Kallinge fired a stray shot
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Soldier practicing pistol draw at F17 squadron in Kallinge fired a stray shot

A soldier at the F17 squadron in Kallinge was practicing to improve his pistol draw. A report has now been filed about a reckless shot fired through a window
The Coast Guard gets machine guns to meet the threat
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The Coast Guard gets machine guns to meet the threat

The Coast Guard will receive heavier weapons, and some boats will be equipped with machine guns. This is important to be able to meet the threat that already exists against Coast Guard vessels today, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defense
Sweden's intelligence services: MUST, FRA, NOA, Säpo and the new UND
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Sweden's intelligence services: MUST, FRA, NOA, Säpo and the new UND

Must, FRA, NOA and Säpo are just a few parts of Sweden's overall intelligence operations. Next year there will be another one - UND, Sweden's foreign intelligence service
Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6
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Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6

Sweden is set to get a new civilian foreign intelligence service, which will complement the military intelligence service. Officials hope it will provide a clearer picture of the threats to Sweden
Swedish satellite launched - spying on Russia
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Swedish satellite launched - spying on Russia

Sweden's first military satellite is now in orbit. It is the first of around ten satellites that will, among other things, map military targets in Russia
Ukraine's shadow over the military's giant exercise Aurora 26
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Ukraine's shadow over the military's giant exercise Aurora 26

Defense against Russian drones and electronic warfare characterize the Swedish Armed Forces' major exercise Aurora 26. Ukraine is assisting with advisory drone pilots
Unique 16th-century wreck found during naval exercise in Kalmar Sound
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Unique 16th-century wreck found during naval exercise in Kalmar Sound

During an exercise in the Kalmar Sound, the Swedish Armed Forces ship HMS Belos discovered a wreck that is of high cultural and historical value. There is considerable evidence that it was built in the late 16th century
Swedish design will give the defense more comfortable underwear
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Swedish design will give the defense more comfortable underwear

For years, female soldiers have had to buy their own underwear or wear Kronan's underwear to perform their duties without elastic that chafes and causes skin abrasions. Now a solution may be close at hand
Daniel Ek's German drone company establishes presence in Stockholm
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Daniel Ek's German drone company establishes presence in Stockholm

Munich-based defense technology and drone company Helsing - part of Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s defense sector ventures - is establishing itself in Stockholm, defining Sweden as a new home market.
Man arrested for aggravated sabotage, being investigated by Säpo
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Man arrested for aggravated sabotage, being investigated by Säpo

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated sabotage and aggravated computer hacking. SVT reports the suspect is a conscript
The Armed Forces may get a new headquarters in Solna Haga
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The Armed Forces may get a new headquarters in Solna Haga

The government wants the Armed Forces to move to a new headquarters. The proposal is that the property Solna Haga 2:8 be acquired by the Swedish Fortifications Agency for no more than SEK 3
Swedish Armed Forces may be stopped from creating fake passports
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Swedish Armed Forces may be stopped from creating fake passports

The Armed Forces may lose the ability to independently create false identities to protect Swedish intelligence officers on assignment abroad, DN reports.
Swedish fighter jets follow Russian submarine as it enters the Baltic Sea
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Swedish fighter jets follow Russian submarine as it enters the Baltic Sea

Swedish fighter jets follow a Russian submarine as it enters the Baltic Sea.
Sharp rise in frostbite cases in the Swedish Armed Forces
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Sharp rise in frostbite cases in the Swedish Armed Forces

The number of people in the defense sector who have suffered frostbite has increased sharply this winter, reports Officerstidningen.
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