The Coast Guard will receive heavier weapons, and some boats will be equipped with machine guns. This is important to be able to meet the threat that already exists against Coast Guard vessels today, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defense.
Swedish politicsMust, FRA, NOA and Säpo are just a few parts of Sweden's overall intelligence operations. Next year there will be another one - UND, Sweden's foreign intelligence service.
SwedenSweden is set to get a new civilian foreign intelligence service, which will complement the military intelligence service. Officials hope it will provide a clearer picture of the threats to Sweden. "It can be compared to Britain's MI6," says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M).
Swedish politicsSweden's first military satellite is now in orbit. It is the first of around ten satellites that will, among other things, map military targets in Russia.
SwedenDefense against Russian drones and electronic warfare characterize the Swedish Armed Forces' major exercise Aurora 26. Ukraine is assisting with advisory drone pilots. Ukraine wants us to become better, Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum says.
SwedenDuring an exercise in the Kalmar Sound, the Swedish Armed Forces ship HMS Belos discovered a wreck that is of high cultural and historical value. There is considerable evidence that it was built in the late 16th century.
SwedenFor years, female soldiers have had to buy their own underwear or wear Kronan's underwear to perform their duties without elastic that chafes and causes skin abrasions. Now a solution may be close at hand.
SwedenMunich-based defense technology and drone company Helsing - part of Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s defense sector ventures - is establishing itself in Stockholm, defining Sweden as a new home market.
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