Content from Pål Jonson
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Ministry of Defence military budget initiatives for 2024
Sweden is currently facing the most serious security situation since the Second World War. This places new demands on military defence.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Major investments in military defence and NATO targets projected to be reached
In the Budget Bill for 2024, the Government proposes additional funding to military defence amounting to approximately SEK 700 million. Taking into account upward adjustments and previous decisions, appropriations for military defence will increase by more than SEK 27 billion between 2023 and 2024 – an increase of 28 per cent. This means that appropriations have doubled since 2020 and that Sweden will already reach the defence expenditure target of two per cent of GDP according to NATO’s definition in 2024. In the Budget Bill, the Government also estimates additional funding for 2025 and 2026 amounting to approximately SEK 1.2 billion and SEK 7.4 billion, respectively.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Pål Jonson to attend defence ministers meeting in Toledo
The defence ministers of the EU Member States will gather for an informal meeting in Toledo, Spain on 29–30 August. The meeting will focus on EU military support to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Thirteenth support package to Ukraine focusing on ammunition and spare parts
(New version) The Government has provided basis for a new support package to Ukraine. The assistance includes ammunition and spare parts for several of the equipment systems that Sweden has donated to Ukraine, including Combat Vehicle 90 and Battle Tank 122 (Leopard 2). Sweden is also sending transport vehicles, contingency goods and mine clearance equipment. At the same time, the Government also need to obtain authorisation to sell the RB 99 (AMRAAM) air-to-air missiles to the United States, which will then donate them to Ukraine. The total value of this thirteenth support package amounts to approximately SEK 3.4 billion.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden to join NATO Innovation Fund following accession to NATO
Twenty-three NATO Allies have officially become Limited Partners of the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), which is preparing to make its initial investments later this year. The Participating Allies have also welcomed Sweden’s interest to join the NIF. Sweden’s participation will take effect upon its accession to the North Atlantic Treaty.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New agreements simplify and speed up deliveries of defence materiel to Ukraine
On 12 July at the NATO summit in Vilnius, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson signed a protective security agreement with Ukraine. The agreement makes it possible for Sweden and Ukraine to exchange confidential information concerning, for example, test flights of JAS Gripen or military equipment.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Deeper bilateral defence cooperation between Finland and Sweden
Finland’s new Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen visited Sweden on Thursday 6 July to meet with Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The ministers discussed matters such as Sweden’s upcoming accession to NATO and Sweden’s and Finland’s continued support to Ukraine.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen to visit Sweden
On Thursday 6 July, Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen will visit Sweden to meet with Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. This will be Mr Häkkänen’s first visit abroad as Minister of Defence.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Strong support for Swedish NATO membership in joint statement by Nordic defence ministers
“Nordic defence cooperation is more important than ever,” say the Nordic defence ministers in a joint statement from a meeting in Iceland on 20–21 June within the framework of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO).
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Speech by Minister for Defence Pål Jonson at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2023
Singapore, 3rd of June, 2023 Check against delivery
Published · Speech from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Twelfth support package to Ukraine
The Government has adopted a new support package for Ukraine, which was presented at the meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels on 15 June 2023. The package includes contributions to funds totalling SEK 230 million and instructions to the Swedish Armed Forces concerning JAS 39 Gripen and supply solutions for donated military equipment. The total value of this twelfth support package amounts to approximately SEK 250 million.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to take part in EU Foreign Affairs Council with defence ministers
On Tuesday 23 May, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will take part in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting with defence ministers in Brussels.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Speech by Minister for Defence Pål Jonson at the Baltic Defence College Annual Conference on Russia 2023
Tartu, Estonia 2 March 2023. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Sweden and UK cooperating on increased military support to Ukraine
On Thursday 16 March, the Government presented a strategic partnership with the United Kingdom to support Ukraine. The cooperation aims to improve logistics and maintenance of the Archer artillery units that Sweden intends to donate to Ukraine. It is proposed that eight units is to be donated, of which two are part of the maintenance system. The cooperation includes authorisation to sell 14 Archer artillery units to the UK, which allows the UK to donate the AS90 artillery system to Ukraine. An additional amending budget also includes proposals to authorise the donation of previously announced Leopard 2 battle tanks and to provide funds for the replenishment of defence equipment.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to receive U.S Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
On Wednesday 19 April, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will receive United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The visit will take place at the Muskö Naval Base, where the ministers will convene for a bilateral meeting, hold a joint press conference and take part in a demonstration of the Swedish Armed Forces’ military capabilities.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Strengthening Sweden’s military defence and preparations for NATO membership
Today the Government has presented investment proposals that will be included in its Spring Amending Budget. The proposals aim to create conditions for the continued growth of Sweden’s military defence and make preparations for NATO membership. Increased appropriations totalling SEK 660 million are proposed in the Spring Amending Budget for 2023. In addition, it is proposed that the Swedish Armed Forces’ authorisation to place orders be increased by SEK 16.78 billion.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Minister for Defence Pål Jonson to receive EU defence ministers in Stockholm
On 7–8 March, EU defence ministers will gather for an informal meeting in Stockholm.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Heavy advanced weapons to Ukraine in new support package
Today, 24 February, the Government presented a new extensive support package for Ukraine. It includes subsystems of the HAWK anti-aircraft system and essential parts of the IRIS-T anti-aircraft system, in cooperation with Germany. Sweden also intends to provide up to ten Leopard 2 battle tanks.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office
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New vision for Nordic defence cooperation a priority during Sweden’s 2023 chairmanship of NORDEFCO
On 1 January, Sweden assumed the chairmanship of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO). As chair, Sweden is focusing on continued support to Ukraine and adapting cooperation to the new defence and security policy situation in Europe.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Opening speech by the Minister for Defence Pål Jonson at the conference on security and defence within the framework of Sweden's presidency of the EU
Opening speech by the Minister for Defence Pål Jonson at the conference on security and defence within the framework of Sweden's presidency of the EU on 30 January 2023, Uppsala. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence