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Saab Reports Record-Breaking Quarter Amid Strong Defense Demand

The defence conglomerate Saab delivers historically strong quarterly figures. The company simultaneously reiterates its previously set sales forecast.

Latvia Votes to Exit Landmine Ban Citing Russian Threat

Latvia's parliament has voted for a decision to leave the Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits the use of landmines. Several countries with a border to Russia are making similar decisions.

Janne Andersson ends his career: "Never again"

Janne Andersson is finished. There will be no more assignments as a football manager, he says to Expressen. I never want to do it again, says the former national team captain in football.

Greece Plans 25 Billion Euro Boost to Defense by 2036

Greece is to beef up its defense with the equivalent of 270 billion kronor – 25 billion euro – by 2036.

Latvia Secures 2.1 Billion Kronor Deal with Saab for Air Defense Systems

Sweden Faces Tough Group in European Basketball Championship

Sweden's basketball men will meet Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Montenegro, and Lithuania in the European Championship group play in late August and early September.

Swedish NATO Troops in Latvia Face Penalties for Code Violation

Swedish NATO soldiers have misconducted themselves in Latvia and several are now being punished with warnings and salary deductions, writes Aftonbladet.

Charge: Firebomb at Ikea was Russian terror

A deliberate fire at an Ikea store in Lithuania is suspected to have been part of a terror plan organized by Russia's military intelligence service GRU. The purpose was to undermine support for Ukraine.