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The Ukrainian Air Force is rapidly modernizing with the acquisition and deployment of key Western weapon systems including F-16AM, Mirage 2000-5F, Rafale fighters, Gripen aircraft, Saab ASC890 AEW&...
Sweden has invested $1.6 billion into building its territorial air defense capabilities and allocated an additional $140 million toward space security efforts, marking a significant shift in the count...
Sweden's defense plans include reallocating and retraining troops to protect urban areas and critical infrastructure from airborne threats, with an emphasis on enhancing capabilities against drones....
Sweden has inked a contract with ICEYE for the acquisition of Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites, aimed at establishing its independent space-based intelligence capacity, according to an announcement...
Finland has released a vessel suspected of being involved in cable sabotage activities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This incident is part of a series of outages involving power cabl...
Sweden plans to strengthen its air defense system with an investment estimated up to 1.4 billion euros. This initiative aims to enhance the country's national security infrastructure, aligning with re...
In a 2005 war game exercise, the Swedish Gotland-class submarine HSwMS Gotland equipped with Stirling Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology successfully evaded detection and simulated sinking th...
Elbit Systems has been contracted by BAE Systems Hägglunds to integrate Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) onto European CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), with a contract value of USD 150 ...
Norway is planning to enhance its border defenses by doubling the strength of its military brigade in response to increasing hybrid threats from Russia. The country is coordinating defense strategies ...
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) has contracted with Saab as of December 30, 2025, to procure several GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft....
A technical study reveals an increase in GNSS interference in the southern Baltic Sea, with ship-based measurements suggesting coordinated spoofing and jamming activities close to the maritime boundar...
Russia has been deploying violent combat veterans from the private military company Wagner Group onto merchant ships in an effort to deter foreign inspections. These moves come amid European Union san...
Greta Thunberg was arrested by London police during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in support of hunger strikers. This arrest occurred under the Terrorism Act following the government's ban on Palest...
A sanctioned Russian freighter suspected of transporting North Korean weapons to Russia experienced engine trouble and anchored in Swedish waters over the weekend. The vessel was inspected by Swedish ...
Swedish authorities detained a Russian vessel owned by M Leasing LLC in the Baltic Sea for being involved in ammunition shipments linked to North Korea. The company is currently under U.S. and EU sanc...
The State Defense Council of Lithuania has approved the purchase of 100 Swedish-made CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles as part of a joint procurement with other NATO allies. This move is intended t...
In an interview with Sven Lilienström from the Faces of Democracy initiative, Oleksandra Matviichuk, a 42-year-old recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in east...
In July 2023, the Polish Ministry of National Defence acquired two Saab 340B AEW-300 airborne early warning aircraft from Sweden. These airframes had previously served with the United Arab Emirates Ai...
The Swedish military plans to reallocate personnel and financial resources towards enhancing its capabilities to defend against aerial threats, particularly by reassigning soldiers to protect cities a...
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
President Trump has stated his intent to continue pursuing certain policies regardless of how they are received internationally. Multiple European nations including Denmark, Sweden, and Germany have p...
Sweden's Defense Minister Pål Jonson discussed the country's increased role in European security since joining NATO in 2024, highlighting support for Ukraine, military rebuilding with more resources, ...
Belgian Defense Minister Pieter De Crem (likely mistakenly referred as Francken) has stated that NATO needs to take more initiative in the Arctic. This highlights growing strategic importance of the a...
France has completed a $1.3 billion deal with Saab to procure two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft. This agreement, initially announced at the Paris Air Show in June, makes France...
Foreign ministers from ten countries expressed alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza as winter arrives. The statement highlighted inadequate shelter for 1.3 million people and insuffici...
Reports suggest that Europe may face changes in U.S. military priorities, with increased focus on Asia and possible reductions in European engagement. This has prompted discussions about alternative s...
The NATO Secretary General has highlighted Sweden's increasing importance and contributions to securing the Arctic region as part of collective defense efforts within the alliance....
The Swedish Defense Minister disclosed that there exists no contingency plan for scenarios where NATO ceases to function as an effective alliance. This revelation raises concerns about Sweden's potent...
Dr. Aleksander Olech discusses how Russia uses historical narratives as a political influence tool against Finland and Sweden, indicating its broader strategy in Northern Europe....
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed with his Swedish counterpart plans regarding the upcoming delivery of Swedish Gripen fighter jets and associated air defense systems to Ukraine....
Leaders from Denmark, Sweden and Iceland criticized President Trump's 'threatening rhetoric' towards Greenland during conferences held in the respective countries on Sunday....
Sweden plans to procure short-range air defense systems starting in the first quarter of 2026, contributing to a total defense expenditure of around $6 billion. Further acquisitions are scheduled for ...
According to Financial Times reports, Nordic diplomats assert that intelligence does not support recent US concerns about Russian and Chinese naval presence near Greenland, questioning the basis for p...
Swedbank AB increased its holdings in Meta Platforms Inc by 1%, adding an additional 34,238 shares during the third quarter, according to its latest SEC filing....
The article discusses how NB8 (Nordic-Baltic Eight) operates differently from other regional cooperation frameworks by being able to create a unified policy in response to security threats such as Rus...
Sweden has donated an additional $66.4 million to the Energy Support Fund in Ukraine, bringing the total Swedish contribution for December to $268 million. This funding is intended to purchase equipme...
Greta Thunberg was arrested by British police during a pro-Palestinian protest in London on December 23rd, as reported by the Defend Our Juries campaign group. She was taken into custody under the Ter...
Sweden's air force chief anticipates that the integration of Taurus missiles with the country's fleet of JAS-39E/F Gripens will occur much sooner than originally anticipated, according to an interview...
Swedish company Saab has received an order for its Sirius passive sensor system designed for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and surveillance purposes, alongside related services....
Saab has been contracted by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence for the procurement of RBS 70 Bolide short-range air defence missiles, with delivery scheduled between 2028 and 2032....
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded Saab an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion for the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station to be supplied between 2026 and 2028, intended for u...
Saab has received an order from Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence (MND) to supply Bolide missiles for the nation’s existing RBS 70 missile defence systems....
Sweden has summoned the Iranian ambassador after an arrest of an individual with both Iranian and Swedish nationality during Iran's conflict with Israel in June. The person was accused of spying on be...
Swedish company Saab received radar orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) at the end of 2025 for the Arthur and Giraffe 1X systems....
Hundreds of people protested in central Stockholm over Israel's ceasefire violations in Gaza. Protestors condemned the ongoing attacks and called for humanitarian aid access and compliance with ceasef...
Swedish institutional investor Avanza Fonder AB increased its holdings in Snowflake Inc by 27.1% during the third quarter of 2023, marking an acquisition of additional 5,568 shares to total ownership ...
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested by London police while participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration aimed at supporting Palestinian hunger strikers. Organizers noted that her arrest i...
The Swedish air force is considering its options for a new fighter aircraft design towards 2026 while focusing on the development of the existing Gripen model to include anti-drone capabilities....
Young South Koreans view having children as a source of great joy despite substantial apprehension about the associated economic burden. This conclusion is derived from a survey of 2,500 people aged b...
Protests have occurred outside US embassies in Spain, France, Italy, and Sweden, reflecting public dissatisfaction with U.S. foreign policy or domestic policies under current administration....