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29 Jul

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.

Crime

23 Jul

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.

World

20 Jul

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.

Swedish politics

16 Jul

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.

Sweden

13 Jul

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.

Sweden

11 Jul

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. But they also warn that Swedish drone development could be hampered by rigid regulations.

Technology

6 Jul

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. But they also warn that Swedish drone development could be hampered by rigid regulations.

Business

4 Jul

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. The attacks, which took place on Friday evening, were also reported by Russian media channels on Telegram, according to The Kyiv Independent.

Conflicts