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Lagom (pronounced [ˈlɑ̂ːɡɔm]) is a Swedish word meaning 'just the right amount' or 'not too much, not too little'. 🇸🇪 Armed Forces: ”Building a defence that’s anything but lagom.”

⚡ Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson: We have already started the training of pilots since quite some time, alongside when the other aircraft were provided for Ukraine.

ZELENSKYY: Ukraine will receive Gripen fighter jets with weapons, like Meteor missiles, which can destroy targets at range of 200 kilometers. This will push Russian jets back, and they won't be able to use guided aerial bombs on massive scale. This is our number one priority.

Ukraine is set to recieve 16 JAS Gripen C/D and purchase 20 of the newest model E. "JAS Gripen will continue to carry the blue and yellow flag," says Air Force Chief Jonas Wikman.

Big day for the Bernadotte connection !

Sweden decides to buy 4 🇫🇷 frigates from Naval Group. This is one of the largest defence investments since the Gripens were introduced in the 1980s and will triple Swedish air defence capacities. Several 🇸🇪 systems will be integrated into the frigates. www.svt.se/nyheter/inri...

🇸🇪 Chief of Defence says Russia can test NATO sooner than expected. “They know they cannot defeat NATO militarily and need to strike at Alliance cohesion…They know the West is rearming. So I wonder why they would wait?”

👀 Ukraine is considering sending military and technical specialists to the Baltic states following a series of drone-related incidents near NATO borders. united24media.com/war-in-ukrai...

Ukrainians on Gotland, as security trainers and providers. 🇸🇪🤝🇺🇦

❗️Ukraine Participates in the Defense of Gotland as Part of Swedish Aurora 26 Exercises More than 16,000 Swedish troops, along with units from 11 allied nations and Ukraine, are taking part in the maneuvers.

🇺🇦 teaching NATO Allies the latest drone techniques during the 🇸🇪-led Aurora26 — one of the largest military exercises in the Baltic Sea region.

Near-real time persistent all-weather coverage. For a *brigade*. This is fascinating, and while I usually argue for lean staffs, if we are having brigades with what not too long ago was at best a theatre-command level capability, you might have to start adding a few ISR-people...

Integrated Nordic Air power at work: Swedish and Finnish conscripts trained together, learning to service both 🇸🇪Gripens and 🇫🇮 F18s. This allows Nordic Air Forces to land at each other’s air bases and recieve service without their own personell on site.

A Swedish reporter expected more “pang pang” during a live fire exercise on the Baltic Sea. So here is the in-depth report on Aurora26, edited down to “pang pang” content.

Sweden is now a space power 🚀 Today at 09:00 CET, Sweden launched its first military satellite, making the Armed Forces operational in the space domain. The military space program is ahead of schedule, with dozens of additional satellite launches planned in the coming years.

”In the forests of northern Sweden” BAE Hägglunds ”is gearing up for a multibillion-dollar joint purchase from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Lithuania and the Netherlands for about 500 of its latest CV90s.” ”The joint purchase is meant to reduce cost and strengthen collaboration across Europe.”

“Ukraine’s participation in AURORA 26 will strengthen Sweden, our allies and the Joint Expeditionary Force,” stated Rear Admiral Wikström. “Their knowledge and skill will amplify our capabilities in drone warfare, help accelerate defensive tactics and enhance European security.”

"The expanded partnership between JEF and Ukraine is an important step toward deeper cooperation and integration with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This cooperation will continue to be implemented, including during the Aurora 26 exercise."

Sweden's largest military exercise Aurora 26 is set to begin next week with 18,000 troops from 13 countries. Ukrainian drone operators will also participate -- playing the opponent so NATO allies can exercise against the latest technologies and tactics from the front lines.

When you’re looking for other information but end up finding great doggo content H/t to Lithuanian defence forces kariuomene.lt#!album112/ph...

Great explainer on the ongoing Nordic Nuke Debate™️ and the 3 strategic options facing the region. With 🇸🇪 history of non-proliferation, everyone from top policy experts to grandma in the local paper is debating US extended deterrence, european nuclear sharing, and even Nordic domestic development.

Russian strategic bomber escorted by fighter jets were detected and met by Swedish Air Force near island of Gotland.

🇸🇪 Prime Minister Kristersson flew in a JAS Gripen, calling it the “pride of Sweden” and “will continue to be the backbone of Swedish air defense for a long time.”

Swedish King visits Ukraine

New 🇸🇪 mini-series “The New Cold War,” on a changing Arctic. Reporting on NATO operations from Greenland, Iceland, Cap of the North (Nordkalotten), and Alaska.

🇸🇪 Gripens followed a Russian submarine that entered the Baltic Sea over the weekend. “Our eyes are fully on it,” said a military spokesperson.

Very much my experience in briefing military officials 😂😐🫡

"From Doomsday to Taco Tuesday" A+ headline from Svenska Dagbladet.

Footage posted online by the Ukrainian Navy and circulated on X appears to show the launch of a Swedish built RBS 15 (Robotsystem 15) series anti-ship cruise missile from a truck mounted launcher targeting Russian installations 🇺🇦🇸🇪🚀 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

PEW POLL | Support for NATO is on the decline among Republicans but holding steady overall, according to a new poll taken amid President Donald Trump’s increased criticism of the alliance. www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...

Time for him to shine.

On April 1, the Swedish Armed Forces welcomed cats to enlist. "With cats, we gain the unique ability to move silently in all directions. Cats are also highly accomplished climbers and resource-efficient, considering we have nine lives to work with," said a military spokesperson.

Swedish total defence also includes robust journalism 😄 ”NATO defence plans: Strike deep into Russia” A very public analysis of how and why NATO plans to take out Russian missile systems that can threaten the northern flank.

Iceland has adopted its first ever defence strategy. Though Iceland has no military of its own, the strategy involves potential legal and regulatory changes to strengthen ties with NATO Allies in order to deter and defend against russian hybrid threats in the High North.

The “No Kings” protests have not gone unnoticed in Europe, nor has the type of people protesting: A story about Harvey, a 100 year-old WWII veteran who put on his uniform one more time, “took his walker and protested against Trump.”

The UK has revealed it is ready to act against Russian ‘shadow fleet’ shipping sailing in UK waters, including boarding and detaining ships if required 🇬🇧 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Yes 🇸🇪🤝🇺🇦

🇸🇪 Chief of Defence: “I rhetorically ask myself: When does something become a world war? Is it only after the history books are written? Or is it when we realize that two open conflicts on two continents with global implications amount to a kind of globe-spanning conflict?”

25 years ago today, the borders of 5 countries were abolished. On 25 March 2001, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway & Iceland effectively became part of the Schengen Area. What started in 1985 as a group of 5 countries, now includes 29 without internal frontiers. Learn more: link.europa.eu/mXpKfx

I’m a New York sports fan, but I’ll support Boston this one time — for Ukraine.

6️⃣ Young people are much less interested in news than ten years ago in a trend echoed across all age groups Only 35% of 18–24 say they are very or extremely interested in news, compared with 52% of those over 54. Interest within the youngest group has fallen from 60% to 35% in the past decade.

Well, if the European Parliament suggests to buy the 🇸🇪 JAS Gripen, who am I to argue?

on the memefication of war, talking with @jonfavs.bsky.social crooked.com/podcast/trum...

100 days alone in the Arctic without outside support: 13 elite Norwegian soldiers partook in this unique military exercise to understand the impact of prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures, isolation, and too little sleep.

Canada is “the most Nordic country outside the Nordics,” says 🇸🇪 PM Kristersson after joint-meeting on deepened Arctic and defense cooperation.

Maybe most Nordic radio broadcast you will ever hear: “Which Nordic country has the best Eurovision song — and which country will come last? And Swedish military vehicles have crossed the world's most peaceful border; we will talk about the NATO exercise Cold Response."

Great to see NATO leaders assembled in the Arctic, united against Russia.

Operation Cold Response.  The Canadian Armed Forces training with NATO Allies here in Norway — to defend our High North, and strengthen our sovereignty and security.