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June 25, 2025

Sweden inks $900M IRIS-T air defense deal through European Sky Shield Initiative

Breaking Defense STOCKHOLM — Sweden has launched a major procurement to bolster air defense capabilities in the Baltic Sea region.

June 18, 2025

Scandinavia bolsters missile and air defense to align with new NATO target

Breaking Defense STOCKHOLM — Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO will enhance the alliance’s missile defense posture through geographical and

July 24, 2024

Sweden angles to fill a void in NATO’s space plans

Defense News Sweden is looking to establish itself as a key player in the international space domain by virtue of

July 17, 2024

Russian fighter jets over Baltic Sea prompt response by 2 newest NATO members

Stars and Stripes Two fighter planes flying from Russia’s military hub in Kaliningrad were intercepted over the Baltic Sea this

May 29, 2024

Sweden to donate $1.23 billion in military aid to Ukraine

AP News COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Swedish government said Wednesday that it will donate 13 billion kronor ($1.23 billion)

March 11, 2024

Swedish flag raised at NATO Headquarters

NATO The Swedish flag was raised at NATO Headquarters for the first time on Monday (11 March 2024) in a

March 7, 2024

Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality

Associated Press Sweden on Thursday formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II

February 26, 2024

Sweden clears final hurdle in bid to join NATO after Hungary approves accession

CNN Hungary’s parliament overwhelmingly approved Sweden’s bid to join NATO on Monday, clearing the way for the Nordic nation’s accession

February 20, 2024

Sweden unveils its largest defense aid package for Ukraine worth $682 million

Kyiv Independent Sweden will provide Ukraine with military support worth 7.1 billion Swedish kronor ($682 million), Swedish Defense Minister Pal

November 27, 2023

Sweden selects British CAMM missiles

UK Defence Journal MBDA has signed a contract with Sweden for the delivery of Common Anti-air Modular Missiles (CAMMs). This