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  • Swedish conscripts train in Alaska

    In February, a platoon of Swedish conscripts and their commanding officers from Dalregementet (I 13) in Falun joined the U.S.-led JPMRC 26-02 exercise in Alaska.

  • Swedish Air Force Rangers train with Denmark in Greenland

    The Swedish Air Force Rangers are participating in the Danish exercise series Arctic Endurance 26 in Greenland. The unit redeployed last week using transport aircraft from Sweden to strengthen security in the area and to practice the defense of NATO’s northern flank.

  • Swedish Fighter Aircraft Deployed to Iceland

    On Monday, 2 February, a group consisting of six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft landed at Keflavík Air Base, Iceland. During February–March, the Swedish Air Force will contribute to NATO’s incident preparedness, NATO Air Policing. This is the 55th rotation for Iceland—the first for the Swedish Air Force and for Skaraborg Air Wing F 7.

  • Medical personnel from six NATO countries train in subarctic conditions in Northern Sweden

    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.

  • The Crown Princess in the Swedish Air Force

    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 Air Force traditional ”Christmas tree flights” – a display of Christmas spirit and the Nordic Air Power

    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.

  • Ukrainian Crews Trained by Sweden on Combat Boat 90

    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

  • Sweden Enhances Air Defence Capability in Upcoming Deployment to Latvia

    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

  • The Swedish Armed Forces exercise with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Stockholm Archipelago during Archipelago Endeavour 2025

    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

  • 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.

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