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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
Secret Drone Project Completed in Record Time
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Secret Drone Project Completed in Record Time

The Defence Forces and Saab have developed a secret drone project for the army over the past year. With new software, swarms consisting of drones will be able to be controlled
Sweden sends warships to NATO operation
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Sweden sends warships to NATO operation

Sweden is to contribute to NATO's new Baltic Sea operation to deter attempts to sabotage underwater cables. The contribution is to consist of up to three warships and a reconnaissance plane
Nato strengthens in the Baltic Sea – Sweden may participate
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Nato strengthens in the Baltic Sea – Sweden may participate

Nato is to send two vessels to participate in the monitoring of the so-called Russian shadow fleet in the Baltic Sea. It is likely that Sweden will participate with vessels, the Navy reports to TT
Ukraine: "Western powers" can pressure Russia
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Ukraine: "Western powers" can pressure Russia

All tools – including "units" from the West in place in Ukraine – are being sought to pressure Russia into peace, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at the NATO meeting in Germany. The USA is promising new billion support and 30,000 fresh drones have been ordered
Sweden buys German battle tanks for billions
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Sweden buys German battle tanks for billions

Sweden is buying new German tanks. Moreover, the existing fleet of combat vehicles is being renovated
NATO plans operation in the Baltic Sea
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NATO plans operation in the Baltic Sea

The Defense Alliance Nato is planning a larger naval operation in the Baltic Sea to protect cables and sea cables, according to Swedish and Finnish media. Finland is calling a top meeting on Tuesday next week to discuss the suspected cable sabotage in the Gulf of Finland on Christmas Day
After Cable Breaks: Swedish Vessel to Finland
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After Cable Breaks: Swedish Vessel to Finland

Sweden is sending a submarine rescue vessel to Finland due to the damaged cables between Finland and Estonia. "We have since these cable breaks in the Baltic Sea were discovered said that Sweden stands ready to help our neighbors", says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
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
Jonson does not rule out more Swedes to Ukraine
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Jonson does not rule out more Swedes to Ukraine

Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party) does not rule out a more direct physical Swedish presence in Ukraine.
May Need More Conscripts
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May Need More Conscripts

The Social Democrats support the government's defense decision - but had wanted to see more new conscripts faster. The party also thinks that one should consider an additional submarine
The Defense's Environmental Processes Should Go Faster
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The Defense's Environmental Processes Should Go Faster

Denmark buys Swedish combat vehicles for billions
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Denmark buys Swedish combat vehicles for billions

Sweden and Denmark are jointly purchasing 205 Swedish Stridsfordon 90 combat vehicles from Hägglunds in Örnsköldsvik. The price tag is 25 billion Swedish kronor
Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"
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Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was to meet South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol on Friday. But since the country has been plunged into political chaos, the trip is cancelled
Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place
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Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Japan and had planned to visit South Korea together with three other ministers on Thursday. After a military state of emergency has been introduced in South Korea, it is unclear whether the visit can take place
MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead
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MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead

The Sweden Democrats' Member of Parliament Lars Wistedt has passed away. Wistedt was the party's defence policy spokesperson and vice chairman of the Riksdag's Defence Committee
Swedish support for long-range weapons in Ukraine
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Swedish support for long-range weapons in Ukraine

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump
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EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

Europe cannot wait for what Donald Trump will do with Ukraine, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. We must be persistent, believes Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)
Saab: Our sensors can handle offshore wind power
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Saab: Our sensors can handle offshore wind power

The Government has said no to wind power investments in the Baltic Sea, citing that it hinders the Defence Forces' ability to detect potential threats. According to the defence company Saab, the company has technical solutions that can counteract potential risks
Sweden and Brazil in new billion deal on Gripen
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Sweden and Brazil in new billion deal on Gripen

Sweden wants to buy military transport planes from Brazil – and Brazil wants to buy more Jas Gripen planes from Sweden.
Pål Jonson in Brazil – discussing cooperation
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Pål Jonson in Brazil – discussing cooperation

The government stops 13 offshore wind farms
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The government stops 13 offshore wind farms

The government says no to 13 offshore wind farms in a large part of southern and central Baltic Sea. The reason is that the Defence Forces see great risks in the work of defending Sweden if the turbines are built
The Navy Chief Changes Jobs
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The Navy Chief Changes Jobs

Sweden develops medium-range robots
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Sweden develops medium-range robots

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