The Swedish Defense Ministry is concerned about how well the Russian army has adapted to warfare in Ukraine, Ewa Skoog Haslum, head of the Swedish Armed Forces’ Operations Command, tells Ekot in an interview on Saturday.
SwedenA 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.
SwedenSweden 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.
SwedenSweden stands out with extremely lengthy processes for building new offshore wind turbines. Often, the defense is pointed out as a brake pad. But in other NATO countries, new wind turbines are being built at a rapid pace.
BusinessSweden 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.
SwedenIn 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. In Sweden, a single company is the spearhead in the defence against weapons of mass destruction.
SwedenOn 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.
SwedenThe 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. We decide ourselves who comes here with what.
Sweden"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.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenThe USA is to have unimpeded access to 17 Swedish military bases. This is what the defence agreement entails.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenThe 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.
SwedenA 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.
SportsA 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.
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