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American Reconnaissance Drone Flies Over Sweden

An American reconnaissance drone flew over Sweden on Thursday evening, writes [Expressen](https://www. expressen.

American Reconnaissance Drone Flies Over Sweden

Missing Woman in Söderköping Found Dead

The woman who had been missing in Söderköping has been found dead within the search area, the police write on their [website](https://polisen. se/aktuellt/handelser/2024/augusti/20/20-augusti-18.

Missing Woman in Söderköping Found Dead

Woman Missing - Crime Investigated

The police cannot rule out that a crime is behind a woman's disappearance outside Söderköping. An investigation into kidnapping has been initiated.

Woman Missing - Crime Investigated

Soldier shortage in the Home Guard despite great interest

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a record number of Swedes wanted to join the Home Guard. But a third have withdrawn their applications, writes [SVT](https://www.

Soldier shortage in the Home Guard despite great interest

First Day in the Classroom for Victoria

On Monday, Crown Princess Victoria began her officer training along with other cadets. The Crown Princess is undergoing special officer training, and the subject of the first lecture was military science.

First Day in the Classroom for Victoria

Many want to defend Sweden – few know what is required

A majority of Swedes are willing to risk their lives to defend Sweden but lack basic knowledge of what is expected of them. If you don't know what is expected of you, it will cause a delay in society – which in the worst case can cost lives, says Michael Malm at the Defence Forces.

Many want to defend Sweden – few know what is required

The Government wants a plan for military mobility

Sweden is a member of Nato, but several restrictions remain to be able to optimally receive military support. Now the government has decided to adopt a national plan for military mobility.

The Government wants a plan for military mobility

Authorities Conduct Helicopter Exercise

The police and the Defence Forces are conducting a joint planned exercise with helicopters on Wednesday. Helicopters from the two authorities will be visible together in the Stockholm area.

Authorities Conduct Helicopter Exercise

Frustration over slow Swedish wind power decisions

Sweden stands out with extremely lengthy processes for building new offshore wind turbines. Often, the defense is pointed out as a brake pad.

Frustration over slow Swedish wind power decisions

Sweden to Develop Plans for Mass Evacuation

Sweden needs to develop plans for mass evacuation to be used in the event of war. Geographical areas expected to be particularly vulnerable are now being identified.

Sweden to Develop Plans for Mass Evacuation

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

In Nato's policy, it is clear that member countries should strengthen their protection against chemical, biological, and nuclear threats. Despite this, the threats are only mentioned in passing in the Defence Committee's final report.

They Will Protect Sweden from the Unthinkable

Swedish military to train in New York

Swedish military to train with national guard in the state of New York, [reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/svenska-militarer-ska-ova-med-nationalgardet-i-new-york).

Swedish military to train in New York

The Women's Voluntary Defence Organization - a lively centenarian on the march

On the centenary, the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization stands stronger than in a long time. Turbulent times have led more people to seek out the organization.

The Women's Voluntary Defence Organization - a lively centenarian on the march

Supreme Commander on the risk of nuclear weapons: "We decide"

The DCA agreement with the USA makes Sweden safer, says Sweden's Supreme Commander Micael Bydén. He downplays the risk that nuclear weapons would be brought into Sweden or into Swedish airspace.

Supreme Commander on the risk of nuclear weapons: "We decide"

National Police Chief Tops the List – Earns the Most

The National Police Commissioner continues to top the list of the highest-paid agency heads in Sweden, reports the trade union ST's newspaper [Publikt](https://www. publikt.

National Police Chief Tops the List – Earns the Most

Toxic chemicals continue to leak into groundwater

"The Eternity Chemicals" were found in the drinking water – water that the people of Kallinge have been drinking for decades. The poison scandal in Blekinge ended with the affected parties being awarded damages according to a ruling by the Supreme Court.

Toxic chemicals continue to leak into groundwater

Defence Environmental Tests to be Speeded Up

The Government wants to simplify environmental assessments for the defence. Instead of years, it should take weeks to get permission, for example, to practise and shoot more.

Defence Environmental Tests to be Speeded Up

The Defence Agreement with the USA

The USA is to have unimpeded access to 17 Swedish military bases. This is what the defence agreement entails.

The Defence Agreement with the USA

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

The Foreign Office will summon the Russian ambassador to mark its disapproval of the incident, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. This follows the violation of Swedish airspace.

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

Russian reconnaissance plane breached Swedish airspace

The Russian plane that violated Swedish territory came five kilometres into Swedish airspace. Swedish defence called the plane to warn it and urge it to leave, but received no response.

Russian reconnaissance plane breached Swedish airspace

Large-scale search operation underway in murder investigation of 14-year-olds

A large-scale search operation is underway on Thursday in a woodland area in Hässelby, west Stockholm, involving the police and the Defence Forces, according to Expressen. The search operation is being carried out as part of the investigation into the murder of two 14-year-old boys last summer.

Large-scale search operation underway in murder investigation of 14-year-olds

Sports conscription back – cross-country skiing first out

A new-old initiative on sports conscription is to create conditions for young elite athletes to combine sports and conscription. First out is cross-country skiing at Dalregementet in Falun.

Sports conscription back – cross-country skiing first out

Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases

A thorough public discussion is needed before the DCA agreement on defense cooperation between the US and Sweden is approved by the Riksdag. This is believed by Hans Blix, among others, former Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General, in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet.

Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

General Lieutenant Michael Claesson becomes new supreme commander, announces the government. He succeeds Micael Bydén.

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"