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Estonians train as civilian drone pilots amid fears of Russian threat from the east
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Estonians train as civilian drone pilots amid fears of Russian threat from the east

The big neighbor to the east casts a dark shadow over the Baltic countries. The fear of war is palpable
US general warns Pentagon lacks enough warships to protect Israel, report says
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US general warns Pentagon lacks enough warships to protect Israel, report says

The US does not have enough warships in the Mediterranean to continue protecting Israel from ballistic missiles.
Bohlin: Sweden’s will to defend is in our heads
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Bohlin: Sweden’s will to defend is in our heads

The will to defend is strong, and Swedish psychological defense is in good shape, according to Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M). But the government wants to sharpen its ability to counter disinformation and influence campaigns
Saab wins another multi-billion order for GlobalEye aircraft, buyer undisclosed
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Saab wins another multi-billion order for GlobalEye aircraft, buyer undisclosed

The defense group Saab has secured another multi-billion-dollar order for its GlobalEye aircraft model. The buyer is unknown, however, and Saab only says it is "a country in the Middle East region
Zelenskyy’s frequent reshuffles fuel accusations of political jealousy
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Zelenskyy’s frequent reshuffles fuel accusations of political jealousy

President Zelenskyy's shakeups in Ukraine's leadership come frequently and unpredictably. Expert Ryhor Nizhnikau sees a dangerous trend
Canadian NATO intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage
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Canadian NATO intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage

A Canadian citizen of Chinese origin has been arrested in Belgium on suspicion of "espionage on behalf of a third country," Belgian authorities announced on Saturday.
Government Offices: NATO Summit Notepad Is Missing
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Government Offices: NATO Summit Notepad Is Missing

The notepad that Sweden's national security adviser forgot during the NATO meeting in Turkey has not yet been found and is therefore considered lost, the Government Offices say.
Swedish Armed Forces told to speed up weapons development as Ukraine war drives innovation push
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Swedish Armed Forces told to speed up weapons development as Ukraine war drives innovation push

The Swedish Armed Forces have been tasked by the government with shortening the time from idea to finished weapons system.
Germany to join French nuclear exercise, Merz says after Macron meeting
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Germany to join French nuclear exercise, Merz says after Macron meeting

Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Saab CEO sees no bottlenecks after surge in orders for submarines, Gripen and NATO systems
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Saab CEO sees no bottlenecks after surge in orders for submarines, Gripen and NATO systems

Submarines for Poland, Gripen for Ukraine, surveillance systems for NATO and a new billion-dollar order to equip new frigates for the German navy. New orders have followed one another for the defense group Saab over the past year
Dousa: No sensitive information leaked after Sweden’s NATO summit notebook was left in Ankara
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Dousa: No sensitive information leaked after Sweden’s NATO summit notebook was left in Ankara

The notebook that Sweden's national security adviser left in Ankara did not contain any sensitive information, according to Minister for International Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M).
US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
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US approves nearly $2 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved an arms sale to Saudi Arabia worth almost SEK 19 billion.
Lithuania and Latvia warn Russia may target critical infrastructure in Baltics or Poland
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Lithuania and Latvia warn Russia may target critical infrastructure in Baltics or Poland

Lithuania and Latvia warn that Russia is planning attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland.
Sweden’s national security adviser left notebook at NATO summit in Ankara, government says
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Sweden’s national security adviser left notebook at NATO summit in Ankara, government says

The government’s national security adviser, Niclas Kvarnström, forgot a notebook during last week’s NATO summit in Turkey, reports Dagens Nyheter. “My first thought was ‘oh no, not again,’” says security expert Jörgen Holmlund
Malmö startup builds Sweden-made drones as part-time soldiers push for faster development
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Malmö startup builds Sweden-made drones as part-time soldiers push for faster development

In an old tobacco factory, Malmö has a test and training center for Swedish-made drones. Three part-time military personnel took matters into their own hands
Starmer says Erdogan gave NATO leaders engraved pistols at Ankara summit
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Starmer says Erdogan gave NATO leaders engraved pistols at Ankara summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered a gun as a gift to each of the leaders attending the NATO summit in Ankara, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
Russia criticizes NATO pledge of 70 billion euros in support for Ukraine
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Russia criticizes NATO pledge of 70 billion euros in support for Ukraine

Russia criticizes the support NATO promised Ukraine during the alliance's meeting in Turkey.
Cats slip past security at NATO summit in Ankara, and Ulf Kristersson meets one of them
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Cats slip past security at NATO summit in Ankara, and Ulf Kristersson meets one of them

Despite strict security checks surrounding the NATO summit in Ankara, there were some who got through them all: the cats.
Sweden and Germany deepen cooperation on air defense at NATO meeting
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Sweden and Germany deepen cooperation on air defense at NATO meeting

Sweden and Germany have signed a declaration of intent on deeper cooperation on air defense.
France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north
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France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north

France will contribute soldiers, equipment and expertise to Sweden and Finland's NATO battle group in the north. One possible location is Boden
Norwegian ambassador says Swedish envy is natural amid Norway’s football rise
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Norwegian ambassador says Swedish envy is natural amid Norway’s football rise

The football rivalry and the Norwegians' progress in the World Cup have provoked a wave of bitterness among many Swedes. How is the Swedish-Norwegian relationship after Norway's rise? There may be a little envy, but many are also happy for Norway and there is a lot of magnanimity, says Niels Engelschiøn, Norway's ambassador to Sweden
UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles
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UK to lead European coalition developing next-generation long-range missiles

The UK will lead a European coalition to develop the next generation of long-range missiles, the British government has announced.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is likely over, but negotiations may continue
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is likely over, but negotiations may continue

The ceasefire with Iran is likely over, the US president says after the heaviest clashes in months. However, he is not ruling out continued negotiations
Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism
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Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism

NATO leaders did their best to project unity after the summit, despite earlier harsh statements from the US president. "There was a lot of love in the room," says Donald Trump
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