Operation Gotland Sentry means that Sweden and Poland are conducting a joint operation in which coastal missile systems are being moved from Poland and the Swedish mainland to Gotland, in order to rapidly establish a comprehensive defense of the island, both at sea and on land.

The Chief of Joint Operations has visited the Swedish Embassy in Berlin and, among other things, gave a presentation to the defense attachés of the NATO countries. The theme of the day was Sweden as a NATO member. The day ended with a roundtable discussion with the German defense industry.

Johan Axelsson, Deputy Chief of Joint Operations, recently visited Vilnius and studied the Baltic defense line. The delegation also visited the Rudninkai training area in southern Lithuania. Physical barriers, as well as a new garrison and training facility, are currently under construction there.

Mattias Svedin has finished his job as head of the Swedish Armed Forces Logistics. He is starting a new position as head of J4 at Joint Forces Command Sweden. The new head will be Nils Johansson. The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Joint Operations and CSEL at Joint Forces Command Sweden.

The Chief of Joint Operations has completed recurring skills training, which includes, among other things, medical service and pistol shooting. Even for senior commanders, it is important to maintain both competence and field readiness.

General Ingo Gerhartz, the new commander of Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum, has visited Joint Force Command SWE. Among other things they discussed the situation in the Baltic Sea are, what Sweden contribute to NATO and our capabilities.

The Chief of Joint Operations has visited the Swedish Air Force unit stationed at the Polish air base in Malbork. The unit contributes to the protection of a logistics hub in southeastern Poland, which is used for both military and civilian support to Ukraine.

Under the command of JFCBS, a detachment of the Allied Reaction Force (ARF) has deployed to Gotland Island, for Vigilance Activity BRILLIANT LIGHTHOUSE. The operation is currently in its planning phase, with Nato and Swedish Armed Forces working together to identify rapid deployment options.

The Deputy Commander of NATO's Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, Vice Admiral James Morley, has visited the Chief of Joint Operations. The purpose was to gain an understanding of the current work situation regarding the transition to the operational headquarters in Norfolk next year.

After two months under NATO command, the minesweeper HMS Kullen has now returned to its home port, Berga. The vessel has been part of NATO’s standing mine countermeasures force, Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1).

After six months of service as part of NATO's enhanced forward presence in the Baltics, the 71st Battalion is now back on Swedish soil. Together with the national support unit, they were awarded medals last Friday at Revingehed for their efforts in Latvia.

The Joint Chief of Operations recently visited P18 on Gotland. The purpose was, among other things, to get an overview of the situation on site, the operational planning, and to meet conscripts.

Last week, Joint Forces Command Sweden held its annual operational tabletop exercise. Participants included representatives from the Armed Forces Headquarters, the military branches, military regions, units, and various defense agencies.

Swedish naval officer Nina Vinde is currently serving aboard the British anti-aircraft destroyer HMS Dauntless. The ship is part of the British-led operation Highmast. Nina's job on board is in an Air and Missile Defence Commander cell, and her task involves keeping an eye on the adversary.

On May 29th all our veterans who have worked for peace in various crisis areas around the world were honored. Around 4,000 visitors, waving flags and beautiful weather framed this year's Veterans Day.

Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum, Head of Joint Operations at the The Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, has visited the Swedish battalion in Latvia. Among other things, she followed soldiers practicing clearing trenches and had a meeting with the battalion commander about the situation on site.

Ewa Skoog Haslum, chief joint operations at the Swedish armed forces Headquarters, has visited the Army Staff in Enköping. The program included topics such as readiness, command and controll and high-intensity ground combat.

Brigadier General Johan Axelsson has now started his job as Deputy Chief of Joint Operations at the Swedish Armed Forces. At a ceremony at the Headquarters on May 5th, he was also promoted to Major General by Michael Claesson, Supreme Commander, and Chief of Joint Operations, Ewa Skoog Haslum.

Major General Fredrik Stålberg is now the new head of the Swedish Delegation at NNSC. Today five Swedish officers and five Swiss officers are stationed south of the Demarcation Line in Panmunjeom. The main duty of the NNSC is to monitor the armistice agreement signed in 1953.

Yesterday, the Chief of Joint Operations, Ewa Skoog Haslum, and her Finnish counterpart, Kari Nisula, signed the implementation plan for the deepened Finnish-Swedish cooperation. Another step to enable both countries to conduct a coordinated armed battle together in the event of a hostile attack.

Representatives from NATO's rapid deployment force, the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps, with headquartered in Milan, have visited Gotland. The purpose was to gain an understanding of the island's strategic opportunities ahead of the work to include Sweden in the alliance's operational planning.

Sweden will participate with staff officers within the framework of Operation Highmast. A British-led operation in which a multinational carrier strike group, led by the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, carries out operations in the Indo-Pacific region to uphold regional security.

In the middle of a planned training period for the soldiers, the Kalmar Home Guard Battalion was subjected to a secret readiness check. The purpose was to test the unit's ability to solve emerging tasks at short notice.

Major General Elisabeth G. Michelsen, Deputy Chief of Staff Operations at Joint Forces Command NF, visited Ewa Skoogh Haslum, Chief of Joint Operations at the Swedish Armed Forces. During the meeting the operational environment and the situation in the Baltic Sea were discussed, among other things.

Raffe Thein work at NATO Counter-IED Centre of Excellence in Madrid. He had the honour of receiving the Spanish Order of Naval Merit Cruces del Mérito Naval. He is congratulated by the Head of NATO CoE C-IED, Colonel Javier Corbacho Margallo, at a ceremony at the Spanish Operational Headquarters.

From the first of May, Johan Axelsson is the new Deputy Chief of Joint Operations at the Swedish Arned Forces Headquarters. He most recently comes from the Defence Materiel Administration where he was Head of the Test and Evaluation area. On the fifth of May he will be promoted to Major General.

Vice Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum, Head of Joint Operations at the The Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, has visited the Northern Military Region's staff and the Norrbotten Group in Boden. The purpose was to receive an operational update on military activities in the North Calotte. I

Sweden's ability to handle threats from chemical, biological and nuclear substances is now significantly sharpened. The Total Defence Force has received a new facility in Umeå, Europe's largest and the world's most modern facility.

Today, Sweden has been a NATO ally for one year. During that time, the Army, Air Force and Navy have participated in a number of operations under the NATO flag. The operational defense planning has also been integrated with NATO regional plans. #We Are Nato #Stronger Together

For the first time, the Swedish Air Force will participate in NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing Mission. A Swedish Fighter Squadron including support personnel will participate in NATO’s enhanced Air Surveillance and Quick Readiness Alert (QRA) activities in Poland from April to June.

On Thursday last week, the mine clearance ship HMS Ulvön set sail from the Naval Harbor in Karlskrona. Now the mission is to be part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group 1, one of NATO's standing units, for two months. This means that the ship is under the direct command of NATO.

The NATO operation Baltic Sentry maintains a strong presence in the Baltic, supporting regional security and stability. The Special Flight Unit from Skaraborg Wing, F 7, has been tasked with supporting Baltic Sentry using the ASC 890 and its capabilities. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether #BASN25