MCF

Swedish Civil Defence Agency tasked with plan to rebuild critical infrastructure in wartime

The Swedish Civil Defence Agency (MCF) is tasked by the government with investigating and initiating a national construction and repair preparedness plan - to strengthen total defence.

Sweden's air raid shelters are now being upgraded

A large part of Sweden's shelters are many years old. Work is now under way to check and upgrade them. We have a good picture of the most common deficiencies, says Henrik Larsson of the Civil Defence Agency.

Swedish Civil Defence Agency (MCF): Swedes must be ready for three years of war

The Swedish people must be prepared for a war lasting three years, says Mikael Frisell, director general of the Swedish Civil Defence Agency (MCF).

Increased vigilance in Sweden's energy sector, no active threats

The Swedish Defence Radio Agency (FRA) is calling for increased vigilance in the energy sector following the cyberattacks on Poland in December. However, there is no ongoing threat to Sweden.

Concrete blocks and dummy targets - this is how Sweden can be protected

Russia's now four-year invasion of Ukraine has also exposed Sweden's vulnerabilities. To withstand rocket attacks that violate international law, physical protection is required and administrative "drainage thinking" must be scrapped, according to the Swedish Civil Defence Agency.

Sweden developing app to warn population about airstrikes

More than 120,000 volunteers to staff shelters

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) wants more than 120,000 volunteers to help operate shelters in residential areas in the event of war, reports SR Ekot.

Companies and organizations get their own brochure for crisis and war

Now companies and organizations receive their own version of the brochure "If Crisis or War Comes".