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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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
Sweden's Potential Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping: Challenges Ahead
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Sweden's Potential Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping: Challenges Ahead

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Swedish peacekeeping troops in Ukraine are not ruled out, according to the government. But according to war expert Magnus Christiansson, it will be difficult to get the soldiers to suffice
The Armed Forces Buy Billion-Worth of Trucks
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The Armed Forces Buy Billion-Worth of Trucks

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The Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) is ordering 775 trucks, with options for an additional 575 vehicles, from Scania and Volvo.
More threats directed at Sweden
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More threats directed at Sweden

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The security situation for Sweden has become even more serious during the year, according to FRA. We perceive that there are more threats directed against Sweden and Swedish interests
Combat Boat Runs Aground – Four to Hospital
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Combat Boat Runs Aground – Four to Hospital

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An accident with a combat boat 90 occurred in the Gothenburg archipelago on Tuesday evening. Four people were injured – one severely
Signal's CEO: Then We're Leaving Sweden
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Signal's CEO: Then We're Leaving Sweden

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The government wants Signal and Whatsapp to be forced to store messages sent using the apps. If it becomes a reality, we'll leave Sweden, says Signal's CEO Meredith Whittaker to SVT News
Helicopter bases closed - hitting defense
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Helicopter bases closed - hitting defense

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The Swedish Maritime Administration is in crisis and is forced to make drastic cutbacks. Two out of five helicopter bases are being closed and the authority is reducing icebreaking and maintenance of shipping lanes
Svantesson: This is how the buildup can be financed
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Svantesson: This is how the buildup can be financed

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Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to use the 20-25 billion kronor that the new balance target will provide to upgrade the defense. For me, it's very natural that it should be used for defense expenditures, she says to TT
NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government
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NATO and the UN have higher confidence than the government

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Nato and the UN have greater confidence than both the parliament and the government, shows Medieakademins 28th confidence barometer. But confidence in Swedish defence and security authorities is record-high
Filmed while drunk – fired from the Defence Forces
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Filmed while drunk – fired from the Defence Forces

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An officer from Uppsala county gets fired by the Defence Forces after a series of events, reports local media.
Soldiers train on Stockholm's streets
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Soldiers train on Stockholm's streets

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The Defence Forces will practice defending the capital. Therefore, soldiers will be seen on Stockholm's streets on February 14-15
Shipping Company Sued for 64 Million for Cable Break
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Shipping Company Sued for 64 Million for Cable Break

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Swedish Kraftnät has sued the owner of a tanker vessel for 64 million kronor in damages for a cable break that occurred in 2022, reports DN.
Kristersson: NATO is not seeking confrontation
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Kristersson: NATO is not seeking confrontation

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reiterates that there is no peace when he speaks on site in Latvia during a ceremony for Swedish NATO soldiers. None of us are here to seek confrontation, he says
Supreme Commander visited Ukraine
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Supreme Commander visited Ukraine

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