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.
Business
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.
World
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.
Swedish politics
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. But they also warn that Swedish drone development could be hampered by rigid regulations.
Technology
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.
World politics
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.
Conflicts
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.
World politics
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.
Sweden- SwedenFrance to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north
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