Content from the Ministry of Defence
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NORDEFCO Annual Report 2023
Sweden held the NORDEFCO chairmanship in 2023 and the annual report provides a summary of the year. The Nordic Defence Cooperation was further deepened in 2023. Among other things, a new vision for the cooperation was adopted, Vision 2030.
Published · Report from Ministry of Defence
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Sweden takes part in JEF activity to protect critical underwater infrastructure in Baltic Sea
The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) is once again increasing its presence in the Baltic Sea and the North Atlantic to help protect critical underwater infrastructure.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Military support package 16 to Ukraine – new capability to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence and support to meet its prioritised needs
Today, 29 May, the Government is presenting its 16th and largest military support package to Ukraine to date since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. Sweden will provide Ukraine with a completely new capability to strengthen its collective air defence. The package, which will be part of an upcoming additional amending budget, amounts to SEK 13.3 billion and will meet Ukraine’s prioritised needs.
Published · Press release from Ebba Busch, Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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SEK 75 billion in military support to Ukraine
To further enhance Sweden’s support to Ukraine and provide long-term stability, the Government and the Sweden Democrats have agreed on a three-year framework for military support to Ukraine totalling SEK 75 billion for 2024–2026, which equates to SEK 25 billion a year.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance
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Pål Jonson travels to Asia and the Pacific Region
Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will travel to Singapore, Australia and the Philippines in the first week of June. He will participate in the Shangri-La Dialogue international defence summit and several bilateral meetings.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Strategic Direction for Defence Innovation
Innovative emerging and disruptive technologies that benefit defence and security are of central importance amid the intensifying political, ideological and economic tensions shaping the international situation. The Government is now presenting a strategic approach for defence innovation that collects and clarifies political ambitions and measures going forward. This strategic approach creates conditions to accelerate and mutually strengthen innovation in the military and civilian sectors, contributing to Sweden’s defence capability and innovative capacity, increased competitiveness and enhanced security.
Published · Information material from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Speech by Carl-Oskar Bohlin in Washington on 9 May
Speech by Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin at a seminar on 9 May 2024, arranged by the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with a meeting arranged by the United States for senior NATO officials responsible for resilience. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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DCA bill submitted to Swedish Riksdag
The Government has decided to submit the Agreement on Defense Cooperation bill between Sweden and the United States to the Swedish Riksdag. The agreement complements Sweden’s NATO accession and strengthens the country’s defence by facilitating US military presence in Sweden.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin in Washington D.C. to strengthen cooperation on total defence and cyber security
On 6–10 May, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin and State Secretary Johan Berggren are visiting Washington D.C., where the aim is to strengthen transatlantic relations and deepen cooperation with the US on total defence and cybersecurity.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Letter of intent on deeper cooperation between Sweden and Germany
On 5 March, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and German Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius signed a letter of intent on deeper defence cooperation between Sweden and Germany.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Joint vision to enhance Nordic defence cooperation
In connection with the NORDEFCO ministerial meeting on 29–30 April in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, the Nordic defence ministers signed Vision 2030, a steering document on Nordic defence cooperation going forward.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Swedish Armed Forces to contribute forces in Latvia
The Swedish Government has decided to task the Armed Forces with planning and preparing Swedish participation in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, Forward Land Forces (FLF), in Latvia. The contribution will consist of a force equalling the size of a reduced battalion of 600 soldiers. It will be part of a brigade led by Canada beginning in early 2025.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Swedish Defence Commission submits final report on military defence: Strengthened defence capability, Sweden as an Ally
On Friday, 26 April 2024, the Swedish Defence Commission submitted its final report on the development of the military defence, Strengthened defence capability, Sweden as an Ally, to Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
Published · Article from Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to attend NORDEFCO meeting of defence ministers on Faroe Islands
On 29–30 April, Mr Jonson will travel to the Faroe Islands to take part in the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) meeting of defence ministers, held in Tórshavn.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Tobias Billström and Pål Jonson take part in Foreign Affairs Council
On Monday 22 April, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson are taking part in the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and Sudan are on the agenda.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence
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EU financial support for increased ammunition production in Sweden
The European Commission has decided to provide financial support to industrial projects aimed at increasing ammunition production capacity. The Swedish Government has decided to co-finance one of the projects, provided that the Commission granted support. This project, run by the Nammo Sweden AB company, could eventually triple the capacity for filling artillery shells in the coming years.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Speech by Carl-Oskar Bohlin at the Summit for Democracy 2024
Speech by Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin at the Summit for Democracy in Seoul, South Korea, 18 March 2024. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden supports Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine
Sweden intends to provide EUR 30 million in support for a Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine. The Government has authorised the Defence Materiel Administration to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the responsible authority in Czechia.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Carl-Oskar Bohlin to visit South Korea and Singapore
On 17–22 March, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin will travel to South Korea and Singapore. The programme includes bilateral meetings focusing on total defence and cybersecurity, and Mr Bohlin will also represent Sweden at the Summit for Democracy in South Korea.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Swedish flag raised at NATO headquarters
On Monday 11 March, Sweden’s flag was raised at NATO headquarters in Brussels. Together with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, a number of Ministers of the Swedish Government also took part. HRH Crown Princess Victoria, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Micael Bydén and the leaders of the Social Democrats, Sweden Democrats and Centre Party were in attendance as well.