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Sweden to Acquire Long-Range Weapons Capable of Striking Russia

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.

Sweden to Acquire Long-Range Weapons Capable of Striking Russia

Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

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.

Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

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.

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

The Defence Confirms: Invited to Ukraine Meeting

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

The Defence Confirms: Invited to Ukraine Meeting

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

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.

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

Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force

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

Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force

Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson has been invited to Paris next week to participate in the meeting with defense chiefs. French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that he has invited European defense chiefs to a meeting.

Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting

Supreme Commander visited Ukraine

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson has visited Ukraine and met the country's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov and military chief Oleksandr Syrskij. Among other things, cooperation projects within the defence industry were discussed during the meeting, writes Umerov in a post on [Facebook](https://www.

Supreme Commander visited Ukraine

Silent about Trump at NATO Meeting

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.

Silent about Trump at NATO Meeting

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

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.

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

Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units

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.

Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units

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

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. .

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

This is what happens in 2025

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.

This is what happens in 2025

Kristersson: Absolutely Not an Escalation of the War

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).

Kristersson: Absolutely Not an Escalation of the War

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

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

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"