Providing medical care in extreme cold presents unique challenges. To strengthen international capability in subarctic conditions, the Swedish Armed Forces Centre for Defence Medicine regularly conducts advanced training in northern Sweden. Most recently, medical personnel from six NATO countries took part in an eight-day course focused on cold-weather medical care.
In-depth Study of the Service Branch’s ActivitiesDuring the autumn, Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess has complemented her officer training within the Swedish Armed Forces with an in-depth study of the Air Force’s operations.The Crown Princess has gained insight into both the practical and strategic work carried out within the branch. The programme, conducted by the Swedish Air Force Air Warfa
The Swedish Armed Forces ”Christmas tree flights” will this year have guest appearances by our Nordic colleagues and allies from the Armed Forces of Denmark and Finland. This year the JAS 39 Gripen E will lead one of the formations for the first time.
Since Sweden’s NATO membership the collaboration between the Nordic Air Forces have deepened further as part of the Nordic Air power concept.
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).
