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10,000 soldiers to protect Poland's infrastructure
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10,000 soldiers to protect Poland's infrastructure

The Polish government is enlisting the help of the armed forces to protect critical infrastructure after this weekend's suspected railway bombing. Poland is also closing Russia's last remaining consulate in the country
C: Reconsider the ban on wind power in the Baltic Sea
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C: Reconsider the ban on wind power in the Baltic Sea

The Center Party wants to reconsider the government's decision to reject offshore wind power in large parts of the Baltic Sea.
Denmark buys Swedish grenade launchers for half a billion
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Denmark buys Swedish grenade launchers for half a billion

The defense group Saab has received an order for grenade launchers, ammunition and training equipment from Denmark. The order value is 510 million kronor
The Court of Appeal sentences Kindberg: "Of course disappointed"
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The Court of Appeal sentences Kindberg: "Of course disappointed"

The Court of Appeal for Lower Norrland sentences Daniel Kindberg, former chairman of Östersunds FK, to a felony for accepting a bribe. Certain parts of the previous sentence are dismissed and Kindberg's sentence is therefore reduced – from two and a half years in prison to one year and eight months
Drone alarm closed the airspace at Landvetter
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Drone alarm closed the airspace at Landvetter

The airspace over Landvetter outside Gothenburg was closed for several hours on Thursday evening after drones were spotted at the airport. Several departures and arrivals were canceled, and the Swedish Armed Forces were called in
Defense saves bicycle factory in Vansbro
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Defense saves bicycle factory in Vansbro

The Swedish Armed Forces' orders for soldier bicycles could be a salvation for Monark's bicycle factory in Vansbro.
Saab takes billion-dollar order from FMV
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Saab takes billion-dollar order from FMV

Liljestrand on DIK's comparison: "Pure nonsense"
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Liljestrand on DIK's comparison: "Pure nonsense"

How well-equipped is the cultural sector in the event of war? Not particularly, according to a survey conducted by the trade union DIK (the Swedish Trade Union for Culture, Communication and the Creative Sector).
New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027
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New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027

The Government is proceeding with the criticized proposal to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service.
Parliament Members Advocate for Women's Representation in Defense Room Decor
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Parliament Members Advocate for Women's Representation in Defense Room Decor

An angel reveals itself to the shepherds on the wall in the defence committee's meeting room, next to old sabres, company signs and a large textile weave with corvettes. But now the members want to see something in the hall that also reflects women's role in the Defence Forces
Sweden Orders Archer Artillery Ammunition from South Korea's Hanwha
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Sweden Orders Archer Artillery Ammunition from South Korea's Hanwha

Sweden has placed an order for propulsion charges for the Archer artillery system worth almost a billion kronor.
Swedish Armed Forces Monitor Russian Submarine in Baltic Sea
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Swedish Armed Forces Monitor Russian Submarine in Baltic Sea

The Swedish Armed Forces are following a Russian submarine through the Baltic Sea with fighter jets and warships. We are following it and have control of the situation, says the Swedish Armed Forces' press chief Jonas Beltrane Linné
Sweden Boosts NATO Contribution for 2026 Defense Efforts
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Sweden Boosts NATO Contribution for 2026 Defense Efforts

Sweden increases its contribution to Nato's defense 2026. Among other things, Sweden will participate in the new operation to strengthen the eastern flank
Sweden Boosts Drone Defense with Major Government Investment
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Sweden Boosts Drone Defense with Major Government Investment

Police Halt Distraction Grenade Use After Fatal Training Accident
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Police Halt Distraction Grenade Use After Fatal Training Accident

The police are pausing the use of distraction grenades in training contexts after last week's fatal accident during a training exercise for police employees outside Motala, reports P4 Östergötland. A good decision, says the Police Union's national chief safety representative Patrik Danielsson to TT
Swedish Soldiers Aid Denmark in Drone Defense During Copenhagen Meetings
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Swedish Soldiers Aid Denmark in Drone Defense During Copenhagen Meetings

Swedish soldiers and radar systems will help Denmark to keep track of drones during this week's top meetings in Copenhagen.
Distraction Grenade Linked to Fatal Police Training Accident in Sweden
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Distraction Grenade Linked to Fatal Police Training Accident in Sweden

The accident during an exercise for police employees in Borensberg outside Motala on Thursday is being investigated as causing another person's death. According to information to TT, it was a distraction grenade that caused the death
Social Democrats Support Plan for Prisoners to Serve in Estonia
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Social Democrats Support Plan for Prisoners to Serve in Estonia

The Social Democratic Party says yes to convicted criminals being able to serve prison sentences in Estonia. This means there is a qualified majority in the parliament for the proposal
Defense Minister: Sweden Ready to Defend NATO Allies
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Defense Minister: Sweden Ready to Defend NATO Allies

After the recent Russian violations of Nato's airspace, the tone of how Nato should respond to future intrusions has been sharpened among many member countries. The Defence Forces have a strong mandate to combat incoming both aircraft and unmanned systems if required, says Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)
Swedish Jets Intercept Russian Aircraft After Estonia Airspace Violation
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Swedish Jets Intercept Russian Aircraft After Estonia Airspace Violation

Swedish Jas 39 Gripen were sent up to meet three Russian fighter jets of the type Mig-31 that violated Estonia's airspace on Friday, the Defence Forces announce.
Jas Gripen Jet Returns Safely After Fault Alert Near Gotland
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Jas Gripen Jet Returns Safely After Fault Alert Near Gotland

A Jas Gripen plane was forced to turn back after the pilot received an indication that something could be wrong with the plane.
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
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