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The Industry Critical: Not Providing More Wind Power
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The Industry Critical: Not Providing More Wind Power

The proposals do not lead to more offshore wind power. And existing projects risk being delayed or cancelled as uncertainty increases
The Parliament wants to speed up the fighter jet decision
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The Parliament wants to speed up the fighter jet decision

The Riksdag wants to expedite the decision on the future fighter jet. The parties are worried that the alternative to develop a new Swedish fighter jet will otherwise become practically unfeasible
The Defence Makes Emergency Purchase of Automatic Carbines from the USA
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The Defence Makes Emergency Purchase of Automatic Carbines from the USA

The Defence Forces' deliveries of new small arms from the Finnish arms manufacturer Sako do not meet the immediate need. Therefore, 15,000 automatic carbines are being urgently purchased from the USA, reports SVT News
No Compensation for PFAS-Poisoned Kallinge Residents
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No Compensation for PFAS-Poisoned Kallinge Residents

The Defence does not replace PFAS-poisoned Kallinge residents, reports TV4.
MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead
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MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead

The Sweden Democrats' Member of Parliament Lars Wistedt has passed away. Wistedt was the party's defence policy spokesperson and vice chairman of the Riksdag's Defence Committee
Kristersson: "Close dialogue with other countries"
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Kristersson: "Close dialogue with other countries"

Sweden is in close dialogue with several other countries about the damaged data cables in the Baltic Sea, confirms the government.
The Social Democrats want answers about stopped wind farms
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The Social Democrats want answers about stopped wind farms

At the beginning of November, the government announced that 13 applications for wind farms in the Baltic Sea have been stopped. The Social Democrats want to know about a new way forward
Cable Break in the Baltic Sea May Be Sabotage
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Cable Break in the Baltic Sea May Be Sabotage

The cable break in the Baltic Sea is being investigated as suspected sabotage. It is of course potentially very serious, says Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party) Minister for Civil Defence
Germany: We assume that the cables have been sabotaged
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Germany: We assume that the cables have been sabotaged

The Baltic Sea cables that have gone out in recent days have likely been sabotaged. That's what Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says
Kristersson: Absolutely Not an Escalation of the War
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Kristersson: Absolutely Not an Escalation of the War

Neither the Prime Minister nor the Supreme Commander believe that the information about Ukraine using American long-distance drones should be seen as an escalation of the war against Russia. Absolutely not, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
"Lashes out after wind power decision: 'Get a new job'"
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"Lashes out after wind power decision: 'Get a new job'"

Those who criticize the government's decision to stop 13 offshore wind farms due to safety reasons should change jobs, the Prime Minister believes. You can obviously know more than all of Sweden's military experts, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) ironically
The Defense: A Responsible Decision by the Government
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The Defense: A Responsible Decision by the Government

The Defence Forces commend the government for the decision to say no to 13 wind farms in the Baltic Sea. A responsible message, according to Brigadier General Stig-Olof Krohné
Saab: Our sensors can handle offshore wind power
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Saab: Our sensors can handle offshore wind power

The Government has said no to wind power investments in the Baltic Sea, citing that it hinders the Defence Forces' ability to detect potential threats. According to the defence company Saab, the company has technical solutions that can counteract potential risks
Over 130 Hand Grenades Found in Forest Area
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Over 130 Hand Grenades Found in Forest Area

Kristersson on wind power: "Incomprehensible"
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Kristersson on wind power: "Incomprehensible"

The government stops 13 offshore wind farms
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The government stops 13 offshore wind farms

The government says no to 13 offshore wind farms in a large part of southern and central Baltic Sea. The reason is that the Defence Forces see great risks in the work of defending Sweden if the turbines are built
USA General wants to use Esrange: "Wonderful place"
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USA General wants to use Esrange: "Wonderful place"

The USA wants to launch military satellites from the Swedish space base Esrange. It's a wonderful place with a unique perspective, says Chance Saltzman, head of the USA's space defense, during a visit to Sweden
The Crown Princess crawls through the mud
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The Crown Princess crawls through the mud

Crown Princess Victoria is undergoing a special officer training in the coming weeks, to "further deepen her knowledge and commitment to defence issues".
The Navy Chief Changes Jobs
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The Navy Chief Changes Jobs

NATO inaugurates new command staff in Germany
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NATO inaugurates new command staff in Germany

The War Scientist on the Goals: The Ambition is Too Low
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The War Scientist on the Goals: The Ambition is Too Low

The ambition is too low and the pace too slow when Sweden's defense is being armed, believes war scholar Oscar Jonsson. It is not sufficient considering the global development, he says
SD and S: Hold on to 12,000 Conscripts by 2032
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SD and S: Hold on to 12,000 Conscripts by 2032

The Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats are critical of the fact that a Norrland infantry regiment is not included in the total defense proposal. The parties also want a goal of training 12,000 conscripts from 2032
Not So Hot to Be a Meteorologist – Despite the Need
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Not So Hot to Be a Meteorologist – Despite the Need

After Alarm About Empty Boat - Police Search for Person
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After Alarm About Empty Boat - Police Search for Person

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