Content from the Ministry of Defence
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Letter of intent on strengthened defence cooperation between Sweden and Moldova
A letter of intent on strengthened defence cooperation between Sweden and Moldova was signed on 20 August 2024.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Ministry of Defence
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Joint infantry fighting vehicle procurement worth SEK 25 billion signed
Today, the Defence Materiel Administration and its Danish counterpart, the Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation, signed a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds for the coordinated procurement of 205 units of the Combat Vehicle 90, CV9035 MKIIIC version.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Enhanced cooperation between Swedish and US special forces
(New version) Today, 3 December, Sweden and the United States have signed a statement of intent on enhanced cooperation between Swedish and US special forces. The contents of the statement are secret, but it will allow for enhanced operational and capability-developing cooperation between special forces.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson to visit United States
On 6–7 December, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will visit the United States to take part in the Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF) in Simi Valley, California.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden to contribute to Ukrainian production of long-range missiles and long-range drones
On Friday 22 November, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson received his Ukrainian colleague Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov at Karlberg Palace. At the Palace, Mr Jonson presented plans for a new Swedish financial contribution to the Ukrainian defence industry with a focus on the mass production of long-range missiles and long-range drones.
Published · Article, Webcast from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visited Copenhagen for several defence ministerial meetings
Increased security in Northern Europe and enhanced support to Ukraine were on the agenda when Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson participated in several meetings of defence ministers in Copenhagen. Ukraine’s Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov also took part in all the meetings.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Declaration from the NORDEFCO Ministerial Meeting
Yesterday, 21 November 2024, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Copenhagen to discuss how to further strengthen Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO) and take stock of the progress made under the Danish Chairmanship in 2024.
Published · Article from Ministry of Defence
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Letter of Intent on military mobility between Nordic countries
On 21 November 2024, the Nordic defence ministers signed a joint Letter of Intent (LOI) on expanded cooperation to develop strategic corridors for military transport in the Nordic region.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Government, Ministry of Defence
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Declaration from the Defence Ministers of Northern Group
Yesterday, 20 November 2024, the Ministers of Defence and representatives of the Northern Group reaffirmed their steadfast support to Ukraine and their commitment to continue and develop Northern Europe’s military assistance to Ukraine and to strengthen industrial cooperation.
Published · Article from Ministry of Defence
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Invitation to press conference at Karlberg Palace
(New version) On 22 November, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson invites the media to a press conference with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov, following his visit to Stockholm. The press conference will take place at Karlberg Palace.
Published · Press release, Webcast from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Letter of Intent (LOI) between Sweden and Lithuania
On 19 November 2024, Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Lithuania’s Minister of Defence Laurynas Kačiūnas signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) on strengthened defence cooperation between Sweden and Lithuania.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Government, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson to attend Nordic-Baltic defence ministers meeting
On 20–21 November, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will take part in a meeting in Copenhagen with other defence ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden and Lithuania sign Letter of Intent
On 19 November, Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson met with Lithuania’s Minister of Defence Laurynas Kačiūnas. During the meeting, a Letter of Intent (LOI) on strengthened defence cooperation between Sweden and Lithuania was signed.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson to take part in EU Foreign Affairs Council defence ministers configuration
On 19 November, the defence segment of the EU Foreign Affairs Council will convene. The meeting will focus on continued EU support to Ukraine and strengthening EU defence readiness and preparedness. Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will represent Sweden at the meeting.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Statement of intent on closer collaboration between Ukraine and Sweden in the areas of civil protection and national resilience
On 5 November 2024, Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin and Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko signed a statement of intent between Ukraine and Sweden on closer collaboration in the areas of civil protection and national resilience.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Government, Ministry of Defence
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Letter of intent on deepened aerospace cooperation between Brazil and Sweden
On 9 November 2024, Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Brazil’s Minister of Defense José Múcio signed a letter of intent on deepened aerospace cooperation.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Government, Ministry of Defence
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Brazil and Sweden deepen aerospace cooperation
Brazil is planning to extend the contract on Jas 39 Gripen fighter aircraft from Sweden, while Sweden is ready to begin negotiations to purchase Embraer C-390 transport aircraft from Brazil. Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson and Brazil’s Minister of Defense José Múcio signed a letter of intent to this effect today, 9 November.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson in Brazil
Today, 9 November, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson is in Natal for a meeting with Brazilian Minister of Defense José Múcio. In connection with the meeting, Mr Jonson will also visit the major operational air exercise Cruzex 2024.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Civil Defence visits Ukraine – statement of intent signed and civil support package presented
Sweden and Ukraine yesterday signed a statement of intent on closer collaboration in the areas of civil protection and national resilience. Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin also presented a civil support package that the Government intends to approve. The package includes approximately 40 000 protective face masks, worth SEK 100 million, from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency, and two environmental protection vessels and additional materiel from the Swedish Coast Guard.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence