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Sweden establishes centre for injured soldiers in Ukraine
The Government has mandated the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency to establish a rehabilitation centre for injured soldiers in Ukraine. Sweden has supported these efforts since 2024 and with this decision will assume greater responsibility.
Published · Press release from Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden orders artillery ammunition for more than SEK 5 billion
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has entered into two agreements with ammunition manufacturers Nammo and Rheinmetall Denel Munition. The orders include a substantial amount of artillery shells and represent the largest investment in artillery ammunition in Sweden since the 1980s.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New purchases of defence materiel to Ukraine
The Swedish Government has taken a supplementary decision on procurement of approximately SEK 1.5 billion in defence materiel to support Ukraine. This includes at least 10 new gun barrels for the previously donated Archer artillery system, long-range strike capability, underwater systems and logistics equipment.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to visit Colombia and Peru
On 9–10 July, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will visit Colombia and Peru. The purpose of the trip is to discuss Sweden’s possibilities of deeper defence cooperation with both countries.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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NATO Summit in The Hague
On 24–25 June, the NATO Summit took place in The Hague. Sweden was represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The focus of the Summit was the serious security situation and the need for increased investment in deterrence and defence.
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Letter of intent on enhanced cooperation on civil preparedness and resilience between Sweden and Denmark
On 12 June 2025, Sweden and Denmark signed a letter of intent on enhanced cooperation on civil preparedness and resilience.
Published · Swedish Treaty Series from Government, Ministry of Defence
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Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland
Statement from Denmark, Iceland, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom, 24 June, The Hague, Netherlands.
Published · Statement from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden purchases new air defence systems for the Army
To increase the war organisation’s operational capability, the Government has decided to procure air defence materiel for five air defence companies of the Army’s brigades and Battlegroup Gotland.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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Cross-party agreement on historic rearmament
Today, the Government, together with the Social Democratic Party, the Sweden Democrats, the Left Party, the Centre Party and the Green Party, presents an agreement to enable a historic expansion of Sweden’s defence to meet NATO’s new defence spending targets – expected to be 3.5 per cent of GDP – and that this expansion will be achieved rapidly through temporary financing via loans. This is a historic show of strength. If NATO were to agree on an additional target of 1.5 per cent of GDP for broader defence and security-related investments, the parties are in agreement that Sweden should also meet that target.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance
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Defence industry strategy for a stronger Sweden
The Government has adopted a new strategy for Sweden’s defence industry with the aim of creating an innovative and competitive defence sector with a high production capacity.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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NATO Defence Ministers agree on new capability targets
At the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels on 5 June, member countries’ defence ministers agreed on new capability targets for the Alliance. In conjunction with the meeting, Swedish Minister for Defence Pål Jonson also signed a number of agreements on behalf of Sweden.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New donations to NATO’s support to Ukraine
The Government has instructed the Swedish Armed Forces to contribute SEK 550 million to NATO’s support to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson to attend meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence in Brussels
On 4 June, Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will travel to Brussels to take part in a meeting held within the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG). Mr Jonson will take part in the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence the day after, also held in Brussels.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson to visit United Arab Emirates
On 2–3 June, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for bilateral meetings.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson to travel to Singapore
On 30 May–1 June, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will travel to Singapore to take part in the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual intergovernmental security conference.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden contributes SEK 4.8 billion to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capability
On 22 May, the Government instructed the Swedish Armed Forces to provide economic donations to multilateral funds and initiatives aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defence capability. These donations total approximately SEK 4.8 billion.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden signs Memorandum of Understanding on the protection of critical undersea infrastructure
On May 16, Sweden signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the protection of critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The MoU was concluded with the Baltic Sea countries within the EU, along with Norway, Iceland and the EU.
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to take part in EU Foreign Affairs Council defence minister configuration
On 20 May, EU defence ministers will meet in Brussels within the framework of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. 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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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to receive Luxembourg’s defence minister at Karlberg Palace
On Friday 23 May, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will meet with Luxembourg’s Minister of Defence Yuriko Backes at Karlberg Palace for bilateral discussions. Photojournalists are welcome to attend the formal ceremony and the beginning of the bilateral discussions.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson to attend NORDEFCO defence ministers meeting in Rovaniemi
On 6–7 May, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will travel to Rovaniemi in northern Finland to take part in the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) defence ministers meeting.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence