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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
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
Swedish authorities on board seized vessel
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Swedish authorities on board seized vessel

A ship has been seized after a fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea was damaged. The ship is now in Swedish waters
Officer slept off hangover on Total Defense Day
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Officer slept off hangover on Total Defense Day

NATO Operation in the Baltic Sea – Sweden's Participation
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NATO Operation in the Baltic Sea – Sweden's Participation

Fungal infections and toenail problems due to the military's new boots
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Fungal infections and toenail problems due to the military's new boots

In the autumn of 2023, the Swedish Armed Forces made a large purchase to address the shortage of personal equipment. Among other things, 10,000 pairs of boots were bought
Swedish NATO soldiers in place: "Historic"
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Swedish NATO soldiers in place: "Historic"

Swedish soldiers and officers have now landed in Riga to join NATO's multinational brigade in Latvia. Finally, we are here
The Insurance Agency: Military Training Caused Psychological Ill-Health
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The Insurance Agency: Military Training Caused Psychological Ill-Health

During her time as a conscript, a 20-year-old woman suffered from mental illness and it ended with her taking her life. According to the Social Insurance Agency, it was the military service that was the cause of her poor well-being
This is how they will sharpen maritime surveillance
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This is how they will sharpen maritime surveillance

Sweden is contributing to NATO's Baltic Sea operation with vessels from both the Coast Guard and the Navy. At the same time, its own sea surveillance is also being sharpened
Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units
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Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units

Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (M) states that everything must now be done to strengthen the combat units. In serious times, delay is dangerous, he says in his speech in Sälen
Sweden sends warships to NATO operation
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Sweden sends warships to NATO operation

Sweden is to contribute to NATO's new Baltic Sea operation to deter attempts to sabotage underwater cables. The contribution is to consist of up to three warships and a reconnaissance plane
The State Increases the Rent for the State-Owned Defense Forces
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The State Increases the Rent for the State-Owned Defense Forces

225 million kronor. That's how much the Defence Forces' rents are expected to increase this year, according to Dagens Nyheter
Guard at the Palace Slipped and Impaled Himself with Bayonet
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Guard at the Palace Slipped and Impaled Himself with Bayonet

Sweden buys German battle tanks for billions
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Sweden buys German battle tanks for billions

Sweden is buying new German tanks. Moreover, the existing fleet of combat vehicles is being renovated
EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet
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EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support
The State is struggling to find good people
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The State is struggling to find good people

Almost three out of four government employers have difficulty finding competent applicants for vacant jobs, shows a survey by the Agency for Government Employers.
May Need More Conscripts
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May Need More Conscripts

The Social Democrats support the government's defense decision - but had wanted to see more new conscripts faster. The party also thinks that one should consider an additional submarine
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