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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
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
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