Swedish Navy instructors have actively been training Ukrainian crews in the use of the Swedish Combat Boat 90. The training is part of Sweden’s military support to Ukraine and aims to strengthen the operational capability of the Ukrainian Navy.
For many of the Swedish instructors, this is one of the most important contributions they have ever made. In less than a third of the usual training tim
The 71st Battalion of the South Scania Regiment is currently undergoing training and joint exercises in preparation for their next deployment to Latvia, where it will join NATO’s multinational brigade. The battalion will bring with it a new capability in the form of the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun vehicle LVKV 90, which will enhance the brigade's sensor coverage and the ability to engage aeri
On the 3rd of September, the Swedish Armed Forces invite media representatives to observe training activities in the Stockholm Archipelago as part of Archipelago Endeavour 2025 (AE25).
The event offers a unique opportunity to follow the exercise up close, gain insight into the development of future amphibious warfare, and experience the latest technology firsthand.
Archipelago Endeavour 2025
The Swedish Armed Forces are joining the NorthStar innovation program, led by Telia and Ericsson, thereby gaining access to cutting-edge 5G technology. The aim is to test new solutions that can strengthen Sweden's national defence capability. The focus lies on enhancing communication, logistics, and security – while also advancing Sweden's communications capabilities and operational effectiveness
Media are invited to follow the exercise during the evening of 19th May with continuation during the early hours of the 20th May. The event will be concluded Monday AM.
Media will be invited to participate on board HswMs Belos at sea to see the submarine rescue vehicle Nemo, how launching and recovery is carried out and how the submarine rescue system on board works.
As the Swedish Air Force joins NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Mission in Poland, media are invited to participate at the ceremony at Malbork Air base on April 1st.
For the first time, the Swedish Air Force will participate in NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing Mission with fighter jets deployed to an allied nation. A Swedish Fighter Squadron including support personnel will participate in NATO’s enhanced Air Surveillance and Quick Readiness Alert (QRA) activities in Poland.
Media is welcome to join the cast off ceremony for the Swedish naval mine counter measure vessel HSwMS Ulvön about to join the standing NATO force SNMCMG1 (Standing Naval Mine Counter Measure Group).
The Swedish navy invites members of the media to embark one of the Swedish vessels that patrol the Baltic Sea under Nato control.
On October 23 and 24, the Swedish Armed Forces invites the media to visit the South Skåne Regiment and the battalion that will be deployed in Latvia as part of NATO's Forward Land Forces early next year. This troop contribution is Sweden’s first as a member of the alliance.
The FLF Latvia force consists of approximately 600 personnel and will be part of a 14 nation strong brigade led by Canada.
On September 4th, the Swedish Armed Forces invite the media to participate in the exercise in the Stockholm archipelago. Attendees will have the opportunity to closely follow the exercise, conduct interviews with soldiers, exercise leaders, and representatives from the respective units, as well as gain insight into the latest technology.
The Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Air Force today welcomed the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, Frank Kendall, for a high-level visit aimed at deepening the strategic partnership between the United States and Sweden.
Baltops is the largest annual naval exercise in the Baltic Sea region. This year's edition, which runs between June 5-20, will be the first in which Sweden participates as a NATO ally.
On Tuesday 23 April, NATO military planners, under the leadership of the Joint Forces Command Brunssum, will visit the island of Gotland. The aim of the visit is to synchronize and coordinate the planning process between NATO and the Swedish Armed Forces.
NATO and Sweden (the most recent NATO ally) continue the process of practical planning necessary to ensure well aligned and capable processes
The U.S. Army Europe & Africa exercise Swift Response (SR 24) will be conducted in the southern parts of Sweden during April and May. The Swedish Armed Forces invites media to cover the exercise on the 7th and 8th May.
NATO ships to demonstrate ironclad alliance during first port visit in Stockholm since Swedish accession. Members of the media are cordially invited to visit the flagship 20 March at 9:30 a.m.
The Norwegian NATO exercise Nordic Response 2024 is part of the largest collective defense exercise in decades - Steadfast Defender. Steadfast Defender 2024 will be a clear demonstration of NATO:s transatlantic unity and strength and are conducted in full respect of international obligations.
The purpose of Nordic Response is to practice the defense plans in the High north with the Nordic count
On 13 October, HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in Gothenburg, Sweden. Media is invited to come along to the archipelago to meet up with the vessel and take pictures up close.
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