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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Compulsory in School – Total Defense Knowledge
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Compulsory in School – Total Defense Knowledge

All high school students in year 1 will from this autumn onwards learn total defence skills.
Older bullets from the defense are used in gang murders
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Older bullets from the defense are used in gang murders

Older ammunition from the Defence Forces has been a recurring feature in gang shootings in recent years, writes Dagens Nyheter.
Zelensky thanks Sweden after record support
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Zelensky thanks Sweden after record support

Largest Swedish support to Ukraine: Strong signal
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Largest Swedish support to Ukraine: Strong signal

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are presenting the largest support package to Ukraine so far. The support package is worth 13
The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel
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The Task Force Struck Against the Seized Vessel

New images show how the National Task Force struck against Vezhen, suspected of causing the latest cable break in the Baltic Sea. We flew in with a helicopter and lowered safety personnel on board the vessel, says Per Engström, national commanding officer at Noa
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