Sweden is upgrading its air and counter-drone defenses with new billion-dollar contracts with Bofors and Saab. They will protect military bases, transportation and other important protected sites. But they can also be used to protect civilians, Army Chief Jonny Lindfors says.
SwedenDenmark wants a long-term NATO mission in Greenland. Sweden's Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) says Sweden is ready to contribute. "We are very open to it," he says.
Swedish politicsSweden and Denmark are joining forces to buy new anti-aircraft guns for Ukraine at a cost of 2.6 billion kronor. Pål Jonson (M) said it is a critical capability to protect Ukraine against both cruise missiles and long-range drones.
SwedenSweden signs agreement for 18 artillery pieces of the Archer type to be sent to Ukraine. According to Pål Jonson (M) they can be in place in Ukraine next year, where they are highly valued. Ukraine has placed great value in the eight pieces they have already received, he says.
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