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NATO Operation in the Baltic Sea – Sweden's Participation
The NATO operation "Baltic Sentry" has started in the Baltic Sea. For Sweden's part, the Defence Forces are contributing with corvettes, various types of support vessels, and a radar reconnaissance aircraft.
Fungal infections and toenail problems due to the military's new boots
In the autumn of 2023, the Swedish Armed Forces made a large purchase to address the shortage of personal equipment. Among other things, 10,000 pairs of boots were bought.
Swedish NATO soldiers in place: "Historic"
Swedish soldiers and officers have now landed in Riga to join NATO's multinational brigade in Latvia. Finally, we are here.
The Insurance Agency: Military Training Caused Psychological Ill-Health
During her time as a conscript, a 20-year-old woman suffered from mental illness and it ended with her taking her life. According to the Social Insurance Agency, it was the military service that was the cause of her poor well-being.
This is how they will sharpen maritime surveillance
Sweden is contributing to NATO's Baltic Sea operation with vessels from both the Coast Guard and the Navy. At the same time, its own sea surveillance is also being sharpened.
Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units
Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (M) states that everything must now be done to strengthen the combat units. In serious times, delay is dangerous, he says in his speech in Sälen.
Sweden sends warships to NATO operation
Sweden is to contribute to NATO's new Baltic Sea operation to deter attempts to sabotage underwater cables. The contribution is to consist of up to three warships and a reconnaissance plane.
The State Increases the Rent for the State-Owned Defense Forces
225 million kronor. That's how much the Defence Forces' rents are expected to increase this year, according to Dagens Nyheter.
Guard at the Palace Slipped and Impaled Himself with Bayonet
A high guard at the Royal Palace in Stockholm was seriously injured when he accidentally impaled himself with his bayonet, writes [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.
Sweden buys German battle tanks for billions
Sweden is buying new German tanks. Moreover, the existing fleet of combat vehicles is being renovated.
EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet
The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support.
The State is struggling to find good people
Almost three out of four government employers have difficulty finding competent applicants for vacant jobs, shows a survey by the Agency for Government Employers. .
May Need More Conscripts
The Social Democrats support the government's defense decision - but had wanted to see more new conscripts faster. The party also thinks that one should consider an additional submarine.
The Industry Critical: Not Providing More Wind Power
The proposals do not lead to more offshore wind power. And existing projects risk being delayed or cancelled as uncertainty increases.
The Parliament wants to speed up the fighter jet decision
The Riksdag wants to expedite the decision on the future fighter jet. The parties are worried that the alternative to develop a new Swedish fighter jet will otherwise become practically unfeasible.
The Defence Makes Emergency Purchase of Automatic Carbines from the USA
The Defence Forces' deliveries of new small arms from the Finnish arms manufacturer Sako do not meet the immediate need. Therefore, 15,000 automatic carbines are being urgently purchased from the USA, reports SVT News.
No Compensation for PFAS-Poisoned Kallinge Residents
The Defence does not replace PFAS-poisoned Kallinge residents, reports TV4. .
MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead
The Sweden Democrats' Member of Parliament Lars Wistedt has passed away. Wistedt was the party's defence policy spokesperson and vice chairman of the Riksdag's Defence Committee.
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.
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