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Former Swedish Armed Forces IT consultant sentenced to forensic psychiatric care for attempted spying for Russia
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Former Swedish Armed Forces IT consultant sentenced to forensic psychiatric care for attempted spying for Russia

A 34-year-old man tried to spy for Russia. He is now sentenced to forensic psychiatric care
Evacuees in Drammen can return home after major fire operation ends
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Evacuees in Drammen can return home after major fire operation ends

The operation following the major fire in Krokstadelva in Drammen has been completed, and the evacuated residents are now allowed to return home.
Swedish Armed Forces told to speed up weapons development as Ukraine war drives innovation push
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Swedish Armed Forces told to speed up weapons development as Ukraine war drives innovation push

The Swedish Armed Forces have been tasked by the government with shortening the time from idea to finished weapons system.
Suspected Russian spy found to have serious mental disorder
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Suspected Russian spy found to have serious mental disorder

The 34-year-old man accused of attempted espionage on behalf of Russia is considered to suffer from a serious mental disorder.
Swedish Armed Forces launch combat lab to help soldiers develop battlefield tech
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Swedish Armed Forces launch combat lab to help soldiers develop battlefield tech

This summer, the Swedish Armed Forces will start a so-called combat lab, where soldiers themselves will develop new technical solutions to problems they may encounter in combat. We have learned from Ukraine, says Chief Jakob Blomqvist
Malmö startup builds Sweden-made drones as part-time soldiers push for faster development
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Malmö startup builds Sweden-made drones as part-time soldiers push for faster development

In an old tobacco factory, Malmö has a test and training center for Swedish-made drones. Three part-time military personnel took matters into their own hands
Impatient Swedish military staff launch their own China-free drone company
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Impatient Swedish military staff launch their own China-free drone company

In an old tobacco factory, Malmö has a test and training center for Swedish-made drones. Three impatient part-time military personnel took matters into their own hands
Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Strike Hit Oil Terminal in St. Petersburg
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Zelenskyy Says Ukrainian Strike Hit Oil Terminal in St. Petersburg

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on X that the country had attacked oil infrastructure in St. Petersburg with long-range weapons
Police close investigation into death during training exercise at Kvarn school
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Police close investigation into death during training exercise at Kvarn school

A man died during a police exercise when a distraction grenade landed under him. Now the prosecutor has decided to close the investigation, reports MVT
Investigation into former FRA employee closed after Säpo raid in Stockholm
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Investigation into former FRA employee closed after Säpo raid in Stockholm

The investigation into gross unauthorized occupation and gross data intrusion against a woman who was employed at the Swedish Armed Forces Radio Agency (FRA) is closed. The woman and her husband, an employee of the Armed Forces, were arrested in a high-profile Säpo raid in Stockholm in 2023
Record-breaking flyover over Stockholm marks Swedish Air Force’s 100th anniversary
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Record-breaking flyover over Stockholm marks Swedish Air Force’s 100th anniversary

A historically large flyover was carried out over Stockholm on Wednesday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Swedish Air Force.
Sweden’s police chief Petra Lundh tops list of highest-paid government officials
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Sweden’s police chief Petra Lundh tops list of highest-paid government officials

National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh tops the list of agency heads with the highest salaries.
FMV signs 1.5 billion kronor deal for NATO-compatible command support systems
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FMV signs 1.5 billion kronor deal for NATO-compatible command support systems

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed an agreement with defense company Mildef for a new generation of command support systems that are also compatible with NATO.
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
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