This autumn, the Swedish Armed Forces will contribute units to strengthen Finland’s territorial defence against drones. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has led to an increase in drone incursions into allied airspace, including Finnish airspace. The Swedish Armed Forces are now strengthening the Alliance’s eastern defence with counter-drone capabilities in the air and at sea.
The Swedish Armed Forces has invited the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ contribution to exercise AURORA 26 to be conducted within the framework of JEF-Ukraine Enhanced Partnership.
As the security landscape grows increasingly strained, both the Nordic region and Europe at large face growing pressure. This places higher demands on leadership and collaboration in defense and security. The Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) is now partnering with the Swedish Armed Forces to launch the SSE Nordic Defense MBA for future leaders in the Nordic defense sector.
The Swedish Armed Forces is initiating a unique collaboration with Astrid Wild, a Swedish outdoor company, to develop underwear for women as well as pregnancy adaptations to the uniform system.
All employees need to have the same conditions to carry out their duties for a robust and resilient defense. A central part of this is functional and durable personal equipment.
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