Sweden needs 500 sailors for new frigates
Sweden's historic multi-billion SEK purchase of frigates will require 500 new sailors and officers. The biggest challenge will be to staff them, says Linus Fast of FOI.
Sweden
Drone Spotted Near Karlskrona Naval Base Prompts Police Investigation
A drone has flown over Sturkö and Tjurkö in Karlskrona archipelago. The area where the drone flew is located about one mile from a naval base, reports P4 Blekinge.
Crime
Nato strengthens in the Baltic Sea – Sweden may participate
Nato is to send two vessels to participate in the monitoring of the so-called Russian shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea. It is likely that Sweden will participate with vessels, the Navy reports to TT.
WorldTop news
Navy: Anchor found after cable breaks
The anchor suspected of having destroyed cables on the bottom of the Finnish Bay has been found and salvaged. The anchor was salvaged by the Swedish submarine rescue ship HMS Belos.
World
Discussions with China – wants to board
Diplomatic discussions are underway with China to gain access to the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3, which remains in the Kattegat after two cables were damaged in the Baltic Sea, reports SVT. Swedish authorities are investigating suspected sabotage.
Sweden
Rough weather when examining cable: "Troublesome"
The investigation of the damaged cable between Lithuania and Sweden is in its second day. The Navy is here to search for traces of possible sabotage. The work is more difficult than with the first investigated cable – and the weather is causing trouble.
Sweden