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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

The Supreme Commander: A Good Tone is Important Against Russian Hybrid Warfare

The Supreme Commander: A Good Tone is Important Against Russian Hybrid Warfare

Sat 11 Jan 2025 07:38 CET

Swedish politicians have a responsibility to maintain a good tone in the debate – otherwise Sweden risks falling victim to Russian hybrid warfare, warns Supreme Commander Michael Claesson.

This is what happens in 2025

This is what happens in 2025

Fri 27 Dec 2024 11:50 CET

Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time

Kristersson: Absolutely Not an Escalation of the War

Kristersson: Absolutely Not an Escalation of the War

Mon 18 Nov 2024 15:56 CET

Neither the Prime Minister nor the Supreme Commander believe that the information about Ukraine using American long-distance drones should be seen as an escalation of the war against Russia. Absolutely not, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

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Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

Fri 7 Jun 2024 15:50 CEST

General Lieutenant Michael Claesson becomes new supreme commander, announces the government. He succeeds Micael Bydén