Sweden

NATO Assures Ukraine Open-Ended Military Support Against Russia

NATO pledged open-ended military support for Ukraine, as Finland hailed its "historic" bid to join and Sweden's ruling party said it backed an application.

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EU Hikes Military Aid for Ukraine as Sweden Edges to NATO Membership

Europe pledged another half billion dollars in military support for Kyiv and Sweden edged closer to joining NATO.

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Sweden Orders Programmable Carl-Gustaf Rifle Ammunition 

The Swedish armament procurement agency has awarded Saab a $80 million Carl-Gustaf rifle ammunition contract.

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Sweden, UK Ink Defense Deal Ahead of NATO Decision

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Swedish counterpart Magdalena Andersson announced a defense agreement in case of an attack.

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NATO Eyes ‘Heightened Presence’ Around Sweden, Baltic

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance could heighten its presence around Sweden and the Baltic Sea.

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Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gripen Combat Aircraft

Sweden has awarded a $53 million contract to aerospace firm Saab to modernize the country’s JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter aircraft.

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Sweden’s Ruling Party Launches Internal NATO Debate

Sweden's ruling party kicked off internal debate on whether Stockholm should apply for NATO membership.

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Finland to Acquire Saab Combat Training Simulators

Finland has awarded a $16.2 million contract to Swedish defense firm Saab to supply combat training simulators and necessary upgrades.

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Australia Accelerating Missile Acquisition Amid Russia, China Threats

The Australian government is expediting its plan to acquire long-range strike missiles amid growing threats from Russia and China.

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Nuclear-Armed Russian Fighters Breached Swedish Airspace: Report

Two of the four Russian fighters that violated Swedish airspace on March 2 were carrying nuclear weapons, according to Swedish media.

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