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Sweden Could Take on Bigger Role in NATO Defense, Top Commander Says

Sweden Could Take on Bigger Role in NATO Defense, Top Commander Says

Sun 28 Jun 2026 07:41 CEST

The United States is planning to withdraw fighter jets and ships from NATO’s defense of Europe, among other things. This could mean a greater role for Sweden in NATO’s future defense plans, according to Sweden’s Supreme Allied Commander Michael Claesson

Sweden’s police chief Petra Lundh tops list of highest-paid government officials

Sweden’s police chief Petra Lundh tops list of highest-paid government officials

Sun 28 Jun 2026 03:44 CEST

National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh tops the list of agency heads with the highest salaries.

ÖB: It would be misconduct not to think about Russia testing NATO's Article 5

ÖB: It would be misconduct not to think about Russia testing NATO's Article 5

Thu 25 Jun 2026 19:37 CEST

The President of Finland thinks ÖB Michael Claesson should take a sauna instead of worrying about Russia testing NATO's Article 5. ÖB says it would be misconduct not to think about Russia testing NATO's Article 5

Swedish defense on the Russian threat: Prepared for everything

Swedish defense on the Russian threat: Prepared for everything

Sat 20 Jun 2026 13:06 CEST

Russia is considered to be taking increasing risks, both politically and militarily, in Sweden's immediate vicinity. We have prepared for scenarios across the entire escalation ladder, says Ewa Skoog Haslum, Head of the Swedish Armed Forces' Operations Command

Stubb says there is no evidence Russia will test NATO Article 5

Stubb says there is no evidence Russia will test NATO Article 5

Thu 18 Jun 2026 19:05 CEST

Finnish President Alexander Stubb does not share the concern that Russia may want to test NATO's Article 5 in the relatively near future. "As president, commander-in-chief and a Finn, I see no evidence that this would happen," he tells HBL

Sweden to buy four French frigates for over 40 billion kronor

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Sweden to buy four French frigates for over 40 billion kronor

Tue 19 May 2026 07:53 CEST

Sweden is to buy four French frigates for an estimated price tag of over 40 billion kronor. They will be the largest and most expensive Swedish warships in decades

Decision made on purchase of four air defense frigates as Sweden begins negotiations with supplier

Decision made on purchase of four air defense frigates as Sweden begins negotiations with supplier

Mon 18 May 2026 17:26 CEST

Sweden will begin negotiations with a supplier of the four air defense frigates that were previously planned for purchase, SVT Nyheter reports, citing sources.

ÖB: Europe needs its own nuclear deterrent

ÖB: Europe needs its own nuclear deterrent

Sat 7 Feb 2026 06:58 CET

Europe needs its own nuclear deterrent to defend itself against Russia without support from the United States, Commander-in-Chief Michael Claesson says in an interview with Ekot on Saturday.

Concerns about the will to defend - fewer people in Sweden want to risk their lives

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Concerns about the will to defend - fewer people in Sweden want to risk their lives

Tue 13 Jan 2026 06:02 CET

Support for a strong defense is stronger than ever, but the same does not apply to the willingness to defend Sweden with weapons. A lower willingness to defend plays into the enemy's hands

Supreme Commander Michael Claesson not concerned about NATO's future

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Supreme Commander Michael Claesson not concerned about NATO's future

Mon 12 Jan 2026 18:45 CET

ÖB Michael Claesson is not concerned about NATO's future despite tough U. S

ÖB: Russia ready to take enormous risks

ÖB: Russia ready to take enormous risks

Thu 20 Nov 2025 20:54 CET

Russia will likely test NATO's defense guarantee "very soon," says Commander-in-Chief Michael Claesson in an interview with Politico.

Sweden May Shoot Down Russian Planes as Last Resort, Says Supreme Commander

Sweden May Shoot Down Russian Planes as Last Resort, Says Supreme Commander

Sun 28 Sept 2025 22:45 CEST

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson does not rule out that the Swedish military may end up in situations where they have to shoot down intruding aircraft. It is the pilot in the plane who has to make that decision, he says in SVT's "Agenda"

Cyberattack Hits Defense-Linked Companies in Sweden

Cyberattack Hits Defense-Linked Companies in Sweden

Wed 17 Sept 2025 15:45 CEST

Three companies with ties to the defense are among those affected after the cyberattack against the system supplier Miljödata. The Defense Forces have launched an investigation

Sweden to Acquire Long-Range Weapons Capable of Striking Russia

Sweden to Acquire Long-Range Weapons Capable of Striking Russia

Fri 27 Jun 2025 06:00 CEST

The Armed Forces will soon make a decision to acquire long-range weapons that can strike targets within Russia. Supreme Commander Michael Claesson also wants significantly more drones and to expand the air defense

Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

Wed 25 Jun 2025 15:02 CEST

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson welcomes that the NATO countries have agreed on the 5-percent goal. I think it's a good decision, he says to TT

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

Thu 27 Mar 2025 06:15 CET

France and the United Kingdom are fighting for "security guarantees" to Ukraine ahead of a potential settlement with Russia. But how it will go is still highly unclear

The Defence Confirms: Invited to Ukraine Meeting

The Defence Confirms: Invited to Ukraine Meeting

Sat 15 Mar 2025 16:36 CET

Sweden has been invited to a new meeting in London to discuss Ukraine's security, confirms the Defence Forces to TT.

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

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

Tue 11 Mar 2025 17:04 CET

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

Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force

Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force

Mon 10 Mar 2025 14:48 CET

Military representatives from over 30 countries will gather for Tuesday's talks in Paris about a potential security force in Ukraine.

Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting

Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting

Thu 6 Mar 2025 18:14 CET

Supreme Commander visited Ukraine

Supreme Commander visited Ukraine

Fri 7 Feb 2025 03:37 CET

Silent about Trump at NATO Meeting

Silent about Trump at NATO Meeting

Thu 16 Jan 2025 19:31 CET

NATO countries' defence chiefs promise to continue doing "everything possible" to help Ukraine. But about the presidential shift in the USA on Monday, there is silence

NATO's Supreme Commander: More will be required of Sweden

NATO's Supreme Commander: More will be required of Sweden

Mon 13 Jan 2025 15:23 CET

Nato's Supreme Commander, US General Chris Cavoli, says that membership in Nato is only the beginning for Sweden's part. Much more will be required in the future

Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units

Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units

Mon 13 Jan 2025 12:51 CET

Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (M) states that everything must now be done to strengthen the combat units. In serious times, delay is dangerous, he says in his speech in Sälen