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Sweden Unveils First Space Policy for Defense and Security; Pal Jonson Quoted

The Swedish government has set its first policy on space use for Sweden’s defense and security under which the country will undertake national projects and join international activities to achieve its goal. Noting that Sweden has grown increasingly dependent on space as a strategic operational environment, Stockholm said in a statement that the new strategy...

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Swedish Parliament to Deliberate on Defense Cooperation Agreement With US; Pal Jonson Quoted

The Swedish government has submitted the country’s Defense Cooperation Agreement with the United States to the Riksdag for parliamentary approval. The DCA bill seeks to facilitate U.S. military presence in the country and supplement Sweden’s recent NATO accession to strengthen Swedish defense, Stockholm said in a statement. The country’s security policy has fundamentally changed because...

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Sweden to Send Troops to Latvia for NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, Forward Land Forces

Sweden will deploy military forces to Latvia to participate in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, Forward Land Forces.  In preparation, Stockholm has ordered the Swedish Armed Forces to draft a plan for next year’s deployment.  “As a NATO member, Sweden is part of NATO’s collective defense and will contribute broadly to its activities and defense of...

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Sweden to Provide Funding for Czech Republic’s Effort to Supply Ukraine With Ammunition

Sweden has joined the Czech Republic’s effort to boost the ammunition supply of the Ukrainian Armed Forces amid Kyiv’s battle with Russia.  The new NATO member has pledged to provide $32 million to the initiative.  “Czechia has identified possibilities for purchasing large amounts of ammunition in the global market for donation to Ukraine,” said Pal...

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European Commission Funds Nammo Sweden’s Artillery Production Project

Nammo Sweden has secured $13.22 million in funding from the European Commission to increase the production of artillery shells by threefold in the coming year. Earlier, the Swedish government had expressed intent to co-finance Nammo Sweden’s artillery production project if the commission supports the program. With the EC confirming the grant under the Act in...

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Sweden to Join NATO Fund for Disruptive Tech Startups

Sweden has expressed its intent to participate in the NATO Innovation Fund, which will invest $1.1 billion in early-stage startups developing emerging and disruptive technologies that can address critical defense and security challenges. The country, which is on track to be the 32nd NATO ally, will officially join the alliance following accession talks. Pal Jonson,...

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Sweden Drafts New Aid Package for Ukraine; Looks Into Combat Aircraft as Possible Support

Sweden has asked the Swedish Armed Forces to study and report on the conditions for a planned shipment of JAS 39 Gripen combat planes to Ukraine. The order to assess the issue of sending spare fighter jets to Ukraine follows Sweden’s announcement of its 14th military aid package, worth $155 million, to the war-torn country....

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Sweden-Denmark Pact Aims at More Armored Vehicle Donation to Ukraine

The defense ministers of Sweden and Denmark signed a letter of intent in Copenhagen on Monday to extend further support to Ukraine via a donation of additional Swedish-made Combat Vehicle 90s.  Sweden donated 50 CV90s to Kyiv in early 2023 and signed a preliminary agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in August for the production...