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  • Innovation and resilience in focus as the Swedish Armed Forces launch unique 5G partnership

    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

  • Sweden deploys fighter jets to NATO’s enhanced Air Policing in Poland

    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.

  • PRESS INVITATION: FLF LATVIA

    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.

  • Media invitation to Baltops 24

    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.

  • NATO visits Gotland

    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

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