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Free to use Western weapons in Russia

Free to use Western weapons in Russia

Thu 15 Aug 2024 08:46 CEST

Ukraine has full right to attack within Russia, even with weapons from Finland and other Western powers, according to new signals. And important allies got wind of Ukraine's surprise offensive in advance, despite earlier assurances, says President Zelensky's spokesperson

Sweden wants to support Ukraine on site

Sweden wants to support Ukraine on site

Thu 15 Aug 2024 08:13 CEST

The Defence Materiel Administration is investigating whether it is possible to have a number of officials on site in Ukraine. The officials are to support Ukraine with procurement of military equipment

The Government wants a plan for military mobility

The Government wants a plan for military mobility

Thu 1 Aug 2024 11:42 CEST

Sweden is a member of Nato, but several restrictions remain to be able to optimally receive military support. Now the government has decided to adopt a national plan for military mobility

Sweden wants to buy sea mines

Sweden wants to buy sea mines

Tue 9 Jul 2024 19:47 CEST

Jonson on NATO: Europe needs to take greater responsibility

Jonson on NATO: Europe needs to take greater responsibility

Tue 9 Jul 2024 05:45 CEST

Regardless of who wins the autumn's presidential election in the USA — now Nato is facing a new reality. This is emphasized by Defense Minister Pål Jonson ahead of this week's historic summit in Washington

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

Thu 20 Jun 2024 18:02 CEST

The USA is to prioritise sending air defence missiles to Ukraine, the White House announces. Ukraine is to receive the deliveries before other countries that have placed orders – among them, Sweden

Defence Environmental Tests to be Speeded Up

Defence Environmental Tests to be Speeded Up

Thu 20 Jun 2024 06:00 CEST

The Government wants to simplify environmental assessments for the defence. Instead of years, it should take weeks to get permission, for example, to practise and shoot more

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Tue 18 Jun 2024 10:40 CEST

Sweden's disputed military agreement with the USA has been approved by the Riksdag after a long debate. There is a common interest in getting the agreement in place as quickly as possible, says Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)

The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

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The Foreign Office summons Russian ambassador after airspace violation

Sat 15 Jun 2024 12:14 CEST

The Foreign Office will summon the Russian ambassador to mark its disapproval of the incident, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. This follows the violation of Swedish airspace

Question Marks Over Nato: Where Does Gotland Belong?

Question Marks Over Nato: Where Does Gotland Belong?

Fri 14 Jun 2024 15:17 CEST

Sweden, Norway and Finland come under the same Nato headquarters – but whether this also applies to islands such as Gotland and Åland remains unclear. Military reasons will decide, rather than political

Four billion kronor for combat vehicle 90

Four billion kronor for combat vehicle 90

Thu 13 Jun 2024 16:03 CEST

The Netherlands is contributing approximately four billion kronor to the production of combat vehicles CV90. The purpose is to be able to dispatch more combat vehicles to Ukraine more quickly

Hungarian exemption - no concern in NATO

Hungarian exemption - no concern in NATO

Thu 13 Jun 2024 11:01 CEST

NATO countries are getting closer to long-term support for Ukraine and more NATO control over coordination. Hungary being exempt sparks concern over unity – which is, however, dismissed in Brussels

Task: Unique Ukrainian attack on North Ossetia

Task: Unique Ukrainian attack on North Ossetia

Sat 8 Jun 2024 11:36 CEST

For the first time in a major war that Russia started in 2022, Ukraine has attacked North Ossetia in southern Russia with drones, according to local authorities in the Russian republic.