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The Russian military threat to Sweden may increase

Russia does not have the prerequisites for a larger armed attack on Sweden today, according to Must. But in the coming years, the Russian military threat against Sweden and Sweden's surrounding area may increase.
The Russian military threat to Sweden may increase

Multiple Countries are Hesitant about F-35 – Want European Alternative

Washington's new stance towards the world is making several countries hesitant about their decision to buy American fighter jets of the F-35 type. This could benefit Jas Gripen – which is simultaneously dependent on American components.
Multiple Countries are Hesitant about F-35 – Want European Alternative

Starmer: Putin is not serious about peace

The United Kingdom is hosting a meeting today with "willing" countries, including Sweden, which will drive for a sustainable peace in Ukraine. "We cannot allow President Putin to play around with President Trump's agreements," says British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Starmer: Putin is not serious about peace

The Defense after Trump's Play: USA an Important Partner

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has created uncertainty in the intelligence world. Some of the country's allies are reportedly considering sharing fewer intelligence reports with Washington.
The Defense after Trump's Play: USA an Important Partner

The Moderate Party wants to increase compensation for conscripts

The Government will present a plan forward for the financing of the defense in the spring budget, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. He also announces that The Moderate Party wants to increase the daily allowance for conscripts – but only as compensation for inflation.
The Moderate Party wants to increase compensation for conscripts

Trump may cause Portugal to skip US planes

Portugal has planned to replace its aging F16 fighter jets with similarly American F35. But now the NATO country is hesitating – due to the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump and his policy.
Trump may cause Portugal to skip US planes

Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Russia wants to make Ukraine a vassal state and avoid further American sanctions. Putin's statement on ceasefire makes the question also bounce back to the White House, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi.
Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Trump talks about everything except NATO during Rutte's visit

Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte was received by the US President at the White House. But the statements to the media in connection with the meeting dealt very little with the military alliance Nato.
Trump talks about everything except NATO during Rutte's visit

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete".
Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Europe wants and can stand up for Ukraine if the war ends – but exactly how is still too early to say. But it can go fast, says Supreme Commander Michael Claesson after Tuesday's defense chiefs' meeting in Paris.
After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Bomb planes and Gripen over Stockholm

Two Swedish Jas Gripen and a massive American B-52 Stratofortress displayed themselves in a formation flight at low altitude over central Stockholm on Tuesday. The route, over the capital, was chosen to mark the anniversary of Sweden's accession to NATO.
Bomb planes and Gripen over Stockholm

Why Greenland is so hot right now

USA, China and Russia. All of them have shown interest in Greenland.
Why Greenland is so hot right now

New Meeting: Is Ukraine Making a "Deal" with Trump?

What can Ukraine imagine losing? And how pressured is Russia? After the scandal meeting at the White House last week – and new, difficult-to-interpret statements from Donald Trump – the USA and Ukraine are making a new attempt to unite at a meeting in Saudi Jeddah. .
New Meeting: Is Ukraine Making a "Deal" with Trump?

NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia

NATO's Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasizes that the development in Bosnia with challenging Serbian leaders will not be tolerated by the military alliance. Rutte warned that a "security vacuum may arise".
NATO warns of security vacuum in Bosnia

The Former Elite Soldier Who Has Trump's Ear

He is a seasoned TV commentator who is believed to have Donald Trump's ear and who likened Ukraine's president to a nagging ex-girlfriend. Now, the USA's national security adviser Mike Waltz is about to travel to Saudi Arabia to try to reach an agreement between the USA and Ukraine.
The Former Elite Soldier Who Has Trump's Ear

Svantesson skeptical about higher taxes for defense

It is still unclear how the upgrade of the Swedish defense will be paid for. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson points more to expenditure prioritizations, increased growth, and the balance target in the state budget being able to provide the billions rather than the tax being raised.
Svantesson skeptical about higher taxes for defense

Kristersson: Will Make a New Swedish Defense Decision

The uncertain global situation and NATO's new goals require a new Swedish defense decision, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. We will never be part of a Russian sphere of interest, says Kristersson.
Kristersson: Will Make a New Swedish Defense Decision

One year since Sweden joined Nato: "Great irony"

Sweden has now been a member of Nato for a year. At the same time, support from the heaviest Nato country, the USA, is beginning to waver and the question is being raised as to whether Article 5 still applies.
One year since Sweden joined Nato: "Great irony"

Sources: Trump may condition defense of NATO countries

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is considering changing how the country relates to its membership in the defense alliance NATO, according to several sources to NBC News. .
Sources: Trump may condition defense of NATO countries

Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Sweden is to send Gripen planes to Poland to participate in two of NATO's air defense operations. This is the first time that Swedish fighter planes are participating in air policing from another ally's territory, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).
Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Proposal: 120 European planes over Ukraine

A European force of 120 fighter jets can come to protect the sky over Ukraine. .
Proposal: 120 European planes over Ukraine

Sweden Plans Major Defense Boost Amid Rising NATO Expectations

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) aims to gather the parties later this spring for talks on a stronger Swedish defense. We are doing well in Europe, but we too must go higher, he says.
Sweden Plans Major Defense Boost Amid Rising NATO Expectations

Swedes Show Strong Willingness to Defend Their Country, Survey Reveals

A majority of Swedes are willing to fight for Sweden. This is shown by the latest Som-investigation, where 53 percent of those surveyed stated that they are willing to fight for Sweden in the event of war.
Swedes Show Strong Willingness to Defend Their Country, Survey Reveals

Sweden's Potential Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping: Challenges Ahead

Swedish peacekeeping troops in Ukraine are not ruled out, according to the government. But according to war expert Magnus Christiansson, it will be difficult to get the soldiers to suffice.
Sweden's Potential Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping: Challenges Ahead
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