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ÖB: Europe needs its own nuclear deterrent
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ÖB: Europe needs its own nuclear deterrent

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

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

ÖB Michael Claesson is not concerned about NATO's future despite tough U. S
ÖB: Russia ready to take enormous risks
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ÖB: Russia ready to take enormous risks

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

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
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Cyberattack Hits Defense-Linked Companies in Sweden

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
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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
Supreme Commander Supports NATO's 5-Percent Defense Goal
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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
Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support
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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
The Defence Confirms: Invited to Ukraine Meeting
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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.
After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine
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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
Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force
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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.
Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting
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Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting

Supreme Commander visited Ukraine
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Supreme Commander visited Ukraine

Silent about Trump at NATO Meeting
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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
NATO's Supreme Commander: More will be required of Sweden
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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
Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units
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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
The Supreme Commander: A Good Tone is Important Against Russian Hybrid Warfare
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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.
This is what happens in 2025
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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
Kristersson: Absolutely Not an Escalation of the War
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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)
Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"
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Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

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