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Ulf Elfving Knighted with Royal Order of Vasa for Journalism Contributions
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Ulf Elfving Knighted with Royal Order of Vasa for Journalism Contributions

The actor Marie Göranzon Malmsjö and the opera singer Nina Stemme are also among the 20 who are awarded the Royal Order of Chivalry this year, announces the Royal Palace.
Sweden's Esrange Space Base Prepares for Next Satellite Launch Steps
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Sweden's Esrange Space Base Prepares for Next Satellite Launch Steps

The Swedish launch base Esrange is ready for the next step in the space race. Despite the launch of a satellite-carrying rocket being delayed, there is hope
Swedish Defense Boosted by Innovation and Collaboration Efforts
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Swedish Defense Boosted by Innovation and Collaboration Efforts

A little tape, a little Swedishness and an experimentation office. The Swedish defence capability is to be strengthened and innovation needs to be improved
Sweden Boosts Defense Innovation with Creative Solutions and Collaboration
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Sweden Boosts Defense Innovation with Creative Solutions and Collaboration

A little tape, a little Swedishness and an experimental office. The Swedish defence capability needs to be strengthened and innovation needs to be improved
Man Jailed for Missing Military Exercise to Care for Children
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Man Jailed for Missing Military Exercise to Care for Children

Soldiers involved in accident at the palace – bayonet in calf
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Soldiers involved in accident at the palace – bayonet in calf

Two soldiers were taken to hospital after an accident at the Royal Palace in Stockholm on Friday, according to Aftonbladet. The accident occurred when the soldiers were about to relieve each other
Podcast Trio Launches New Book on Swedish Military History
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Podcast Trio Launches New Book on Swedish Military History

Kristersson Calls for Doubling Sweden's Conscription Numbers
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Kristersson Calls for Doubling Sweden's Conscription Numbers

Jämtland's Ranger Corps and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson sneaked on Wednesday forward in the forests on Frösön outside Östersund. There, he met conscript soldiers who are being trained at the newly re-established regiment in Västernorrland
Swedish Armed Forces Ordered to Pay for PFAS Cleanup in Uppsala
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Swedish Armed Forces Ordered to Pay for PFAS Cleanup in Uppsala

Sweden's April Fools' Day: Elk Cavalry and Studio Swap Pranks
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Sweden's April Fools' Day: Elk Cavalry and Studio Swap Pranks

A leaked report revealing that Sweden will be equipped with an elk cavalry and competing program hosts switching TV studios – April Fools' jokes are taking revenge in the media.
Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine
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Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Sweden is presenting its largest military support package to Ukraine so far. The package amounts to 16 billion kronor
Sweden Boosts Defense Budget with Historic Military Investment
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Sweden Boosts Defense Budget with Historic Military Investment

Soon, 3. 5 percent of GDP will go to the military defense, according to a new agreement between the government and SD
Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan
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Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Leaked US War Plans on Signal Raise Security Concerns in Sweden
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Leaked US War Plans on Signal Raise Security Concerns in Sweden

Goals, weapon types and attack sequences. In a chat group on the messaging app Signal, American ministers discussed the US's attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen - and included an American journalist by mistake
World War II Bomb in Norway Safely Disarmed by Experts
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World War II Bomb in Norway Safely Disarmed by Experts

An unexploded bomb from World War II was found last week in Norwegian Elverum. Belgian experts were hastily summoned and on Sunday the bomb could be defused
Swedish NATO Troops in Latvia Face Penalties for Code Violation
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Swedish NATO Troops in Latvia Face Penalties for Code Violation

Swedish NATO soldiers have misconducted themselves in Latvia and several are now being punished with warnings and salary deductions, writes Aftonbladet.
These educations give you a job
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These educations give you a job

When much in the world around us and the future feels uncertain, there are still a number of educations that almost certainly lead to jobs. These include educations to become a midwife, social worker and deacon, according to Saco
The Defence Confirms: Invited to Ukraine Meeting
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The Defence Confirms: Invited to Ukraine Meeting

Sweden has been invited to a new meeting in London to discuss Ukraine's security, confirms the Defence Forces to TT.
All new automatic rifles in the Defence Forces are to be checked
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All new automatic rifles in the Defence Forces are to be checked

Sweden buys new Archer artillery pieces for Ukraine
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Sweden buys new Archer artillery pieces for Ukraine

Sweden signs agreement for 18 artillery pieces of the Archer type to be sent to Ukraine. According to Pål Jonson (M) they can be in place in Ukraine next year, where they are highly valued
Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting
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Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting

Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland
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Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Sweden is to send Gripen planes to Poland to participate in two of NATO's air defense operations. This is the first time that Swedish fighter planes are participating in air policing from another ally's territory, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)
Sweden's Social Democrats Push for Boost in Defense Production
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Sweden's Social Democrats Push for Boost in Defense Production

The Social Democrats want the government to initiate "lightning negotiations" with the Swedish defense industry to increase production.
Sweden's Defence Forces Seek More Autonomy in Equipment Purchases
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Sweden's Defence Forces Seek More Autonomy in Equipment Purchases

The Defence Forces want to have greater financial flexibility. They hope, among other things, to avoid having to ask the government for permission for certain purchases exceeding 700 million kronor, reports Altinget
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