Increased participation in capability coalition in support of Ukraine
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The Government has instructed the Swedish Armed Forces, Defence Materiel Administration and Swedish Defence Research Agency to increase their participation in the Electromagnetic Warfare Capability Coalition in support of Ukraine. The government agencies will contribute to managing and developing the work of the coalition.
Since June 2025, Sweden, together with Germany, has led the Electromagnetic Warfare Capability Coalition within the framework of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG).
In light of Ukraine’s needs and priorities, it is necessary to intensify the work of the coalition. The Government is therefore instructing the Swedish Armed Forces, the Defence Materiel Administration and the Swedish Defence Research Agency to increase their participation in the coalition and further support the management and development of its work.
The government agencies will also continue to provide the Government Offices with relevant expertise.
The coalition aims to strengthen Ukraine’s operational capability in the field of electromagnetic warfare and to protect the Ukrainian civilian population.
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Facts about the UDCG
Established in April 2022, the UDCG is a cooperation format consisting of almost 60 countries and organisations that meet regularly to coordinate international military support to Ukraine.
It is primarily defence ministers and chiefs who represent their respective countries at these meetings.
