Contents tagged with Sweden
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Sweden to invest in mass production of Ukrainian long-range missiles and drones following Danish model
Sweden has announced plans to finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones, inspired by a "Danish model," according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. During a working visit to Sweden, Umerov revealed that this agreement was solidified with his counterpart and friend, Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson. "This is another step towards strengthening Ukraine's defense capability and showcases the trust our partners have in our military-industrial potential," Umerov stated. …
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Finland to host two NATO headquarters as Sweden prepares to lead Advanced Land Forces
Finland is planning to establish two NATO headquarters within its borders, reports Yle, citing tentative plans that have yet to be approved.
The proposed NATO Land Command HQ for Northern Europe is expected to be situated in the city of Mikkeli, where both Finnish and foreign officers will operate. Additionally, the advanced NATO Land Forces HQ is anticipated to be located in northern Finland, potentially in Sodankylä or Rovaniemi.
Defense ministers from Sweden and Finland have announced that …
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Sweden ends financial aid to Mali over support for Russia amid Ukraine war
Mali is increasingly losing allies because of its connections with Moscow. Sweden has decided to end financial aid to the African nation.
Swedish Minister for International Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell announced the decision on his X account.
Forssell posted a photo of Mali’s President Assimi Goita shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“You cannot support Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine and at the same time receive several hundred million krona annually …
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Sweden clarifies why Ukraine chose F-16 jets over Gripen: challenges of managing dual fighter systems
Ukrainian authorities have concluded that implementing two Western fighter jet systems, the F-16 and the Gripen, in the Ukrainian Armed Forces at the same time is extremely challenging.
Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström stated that Stockholm was ready to transfer its Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, but Kyiv decided to hold off on this idea due to the receipt of the F-16 jets. In an interview with Voice of America, Billström explained that dealing with two complex systems …
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Sweden announces largest military aid package for Ukraine, boosting air defense and command capabilities
The Government of Sweden has announced its 16th and largest military aid package for Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion.
"Sweden is assisting Ukraine with entirely new capabilities that strengthen Ukraine’s integrated air defence. The package, which will be included in the future budget with additional amendments, amounts to 13.3 billion Swedish kronor (approximately $1.3 billion) and meets Ukraine’s priority needs," the statement on the Swedish government website …
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Sweden suspends delivery of Gripen Jets to Ukraine amid coalition’s F-16 focus
Some member states of the air defence coalition have requested Sweden to pause the planned delivery of Gripen jets to Ukraine, said Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson in Brussels.
"This is because the current focus is on the implementation of the F-16 system," he explained.
Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway have pledged to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered this summer.
"We do not rule out the possibility that this (delivery …
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Sweden grants approval for Ukraine to use Swedish-supplied weapons against targets in Russia
In response to a question from the editorial office of Hallandsposten, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said that Sweden allows Ukraine to conduct strikes using weapons supplied to it against targets in Russia.
"Ukraine is subjected to an unprovoked and illegal aggressive war by Russia. Under international law, Ukraine has the right to defend itself through military actions directed at the enemy’s territory, provided these actions comply with the laws of war. Sweden supports international …
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Sweden boosts artillery shell production for Ukraine
The Swedish government has entered into an agreement with the Nordic Ammunition Company, Nammo, to expand the production capacity of artillery ammunition in Sweden for supply to Ukraine, according to Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration (FMV).
"This step is crucial for accelerating investments in industry production capacity," said FMV's head of armaments, Jonas Haggren, specifying that the agreement pertains to 155mm artillery shells.
Haggren added that the agreement would also reduce …
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Ukraine in talks with Sweden over potential Gripen aircraft supply
Ukraine and Sweden are currently in talks regarding the potential supply of Gripen aircraft to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The discussions took place during a meeting between Ukraine's Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, his deputy Lieutenant General, Ivan Gavrilyuk, and the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, General Micael Byden, as reported by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
"There continues to be fruitful bilateral work on the delivery of Gripen aircraft to us," stated Ivan …
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Ukraine and Sweden agree to jointly produce and repair CV-90 IFVs
Ukraine and Sweden have agreed to collaborate on the production and repair of the CV-90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) in Ukraine, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint press conference with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Zelensky stated, "Today, we have finalized the agreement for the production and repair of the CV-90 in Ukraine, as well as other related matters. We will make every effort to ensure that the first CV-90 manufactured in Ukraine is produced as …