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Meet our soldiers and officers in Stockholm
On Sunday, 24th of September, the Swedish Armed Forces organizes a Defence Information Day filled with activities at Gärdet in Stockholm. We invite everyone to meet us, enjoy exciting shows and learn more about Swedish Armed Forces.
Media is invited to meet our soldiers and officers, their equipment and how they are experienced Aurora 17 exercise.
Time: 11.00 -16.00
Location: Gärdet, Stockholm
Other: Exercise Director for Aurora 17, Major General Bengt Andersson, will attend the Defence Information Day and will be available to answer questions about the exercise Aurora 17. No pre-registration required.
If you have any questions or requests, please contact Head of Press Philip Simon, on telephone number +46 733-26 03 12 or the Swedish Armed Forces Media Center on telephone number +46 8-788 88 88.
There will also be personnel from several voluntary defense organizations on-site as well as various collaborative authorities such as MSB, FMV, the recruitment authority (TRM) and the Swedish Migration Board.
Information about the Defense Information Day is also available at:
http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/en/activities/events/defence-information-day-at-gardet/
There are a number of parking spaces for the media in connection with the exhibition area. Bring press ID for entry.
PROGRAM
11:00 The Defence Information Day opens
11:15 The navy appears on the big screen
11:25 Overflight with JAS 39
11:30 Show with armored personnel vehicle 360
11:50 Show with artillery system Archer and grenade throwers
12:10 Airborne display with radar and robotic systems
12:35 Swedish Armed Forces Entertainers on stage
12:59 Overflight with JAS 39
13:00 Speech from Supreme Commander Micael Bydén
13:05 Paratrooper jumps from transport aircraft 84, Hercules
13:10 Big air drop with Helicopter 16 Black Hawk
13:35 Demonstration of combat vehicles 90
13:55 The navy appears on the big screen
14:00 Demonstrations of voluntary defense organizations with dog and motorcycle
14:20 Swedish Armed Forces Entertainers on stage
15:25 Swedish Armed Forces Entertainers on stage
15:55 Overflight with JAS 39
16:00 The Defence Information Day closes
