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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.

Sweden buys German battle tanks for billions

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.

NATO plans operation in the Baltic Sea

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.

After Cable Breaks: Swedish Vessel to Finland

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

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. .

Jonson does not rule out more Swedes to Ukraine

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.

May Need More Conscripts

The Defense's Environmental Processes Should Go Faster

The Defense's environmental processes should go significantly faster. The government has decided on a temporary ordinance aimed at enabling the defense to more quickly expand its training activities.

The Defense's Environmental Processes Should Go Faster

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.

Denmark buys Swedish combat vehicles for billions

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.

Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"

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.

Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

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.

MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead

Swedish support for long-range weapons in Ukraine

Sweden will support the production in Ukraine of long-distance missiles and drones with long range, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M). He does not want to specify how extensive the package is in terms of money.

Swedish support for long-range weapons in Ukraine

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).

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

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.

Saab: Our sensors can handle offshore wind power

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. .

Sweden and Brazil in new billion deal on Gripen

Pål Jonson in Brazil – discussing cooperation

Sweden's Defense Minister Pål Jonson is in Brazilian Natal for a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, José Múcio, writes the government in a press release. At the meeting, the two ministers will, among other things, discuss "cooperation on defense equipment" and the security policy situation.

Pål Jonson in Brazil – discussing cooperation

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 government stops 13 offshore wind farms

The Navy Chief Changes Jobs

Sweden's naval chief Ewa Skoog Haslum has been appointed as the new head of the Defence Forces' operational command. She takes over from Carl-Johan Edström, who has been the head of the Defence Staff and Headquarters for some time.

The Navy Chief Changes Jobs

Sweden develops medium-range robots

Sweden has joined a project to develop European medium-range robots together with France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and Italy, reports [Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/sverige-ska-vara-med-och-ta-fram-europeisk-medeldistansrobot).

Sweden develops medium-range robots

Ukraine deserves to become a NATO member

Give us an invitation, urges Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj during NATO visit. But everything indicates that he will have to wait.

Ukraine deserves to become a NATO member

The War Scientist on the Goals: The Ambition is Too Low

The ambition is too low and the pace too slow when Sweden's defense is being armed, believes war scholar Oscar Jonsson. It is not sufficient considering the global development, he says.

The War Scientist on the Goals: The Ambition is Too Low

Jonson: The Defense Gets a "Renovation"

Sweden's military defense needs to quickly become stronger and more sustainable. There is danger in delay, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Jonson: The Defense Gets a "Renovation"

Goal of 12,000 conscripts postponed

The number of conscripts is to increase from 8,000 next year to 12,000 by 2032. But now the goal is being postponed by three years, reports Dagens Nyheter.

Goal of 12,000 conscripts postponed

This is how Sweden will contribute to NATO's defense

Sweden will contribute with forces to NATO both on land, at sea, and in the air next year, the government announces. This is a historic decision.

This is how Sweden will contribute to NATO's defense