Skip to content

Pål Jonson

Minister for Defence

Ministry of Defence

“The defence of Sweden is a core task of the State and fundamental to our democracy and freedom. Stronger defence, NATO membership and support to Ukraine enhance our security in uncertain times.”

News from Pål Jonson

  • Defence industry strategy for a stronger Sweden

    Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices.

    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.

The ministers standing in a stairway during the meeting.
Group photo from the meeting in Brussels on 5 June. Photo: NATO

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.

Illustration: Government Offices of Sweden

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. The donations are funded by the 19th support package for Ukraine, presented by the Government on 31 March and adopted by the Riksdag on 29 April.

“The scope of Sweden’s military support is a strength. The contributions to these NATO funds will enhance Ukraine’s endurance and logistical capabilities,” says Minister for Defence Pål Jonson.

Soldiers and a tank with a Ukrainian flag.
The donations are part of the 19th support package to Ukraine that was previously presented by the Government. Photo: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

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.

Illustration: Government Offices

Defence Resolution 2025-2030

The most substantial reinforcement of the total defence since the Cold War is now taking place. Sweden is rapidly rearming in an international context and making major investments in both the civil and the military defence. The military defence is being allocated more than SEK 170 billion and the civil defence more than SEK 37.5 billion by 2030. Military defence expenditures will reach 2.6 per cent of GDP by 2028. A powerful Swedish total defence strengthens the security of both Sweden and NATO.

Content from Pål Jonson

Total 134 hits.

Loading...