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Ukrainian Air Superiority 2026 Status Update: Western Weapons Systems to Watch
The Ukrainian Air Force is rapidly modernizing with the acquisition and deployment of key Western weapon systems including F-16AM, Mirage 2000-5F, Rafale fighters, Gripen aircraft, Saab ASC890 AEW&amp...
Sweden allocates $1.6B to build territorial air defense capability, $140M for space
Sweden has invested $1.6 billion into building its territorial air defense capabilities and allocated an additional $140 million toward space security efforts, marking a significant shift in the count...
Swedish military to pump forces, money into mobile drone-defense units
Sweden's defense plans include reallocating and retraining troops to protect urban areas and critical infrastructure from airborne threats, with an emphasis on enhancing capabilities against drones....
Sweden signs deal for sovereign ICEYE SAR satellite fleet
Sweden has inked a contract with ICEYE for the acquisition of Synthetic Aperture Radar satellites, aimed at establishing its independent space-based intelligence capacity, according to an announcement...
Finland Releases Russia-Linked Vessel Held in Cable Sabotage Case
Finland has released a vessel suspected of being involved in cable sabotage activities following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This incident is part of a series of outages involving power cabl...
Sweden Boosts Air Defense at Cost of Up to €1.4 Billion
Sweden plans to strengthen its air defense system with an investment estimated up to 1.4 billion euros. This initiative aims to enhance the country's national security infrastructure, aligning with re...
An AIP Submarine Quieter Than Ambient Ocean Noise ‘Sunk’ A U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
In a 2005 war game exercise, the Swedish Gotland-class submarine HSwMS Gotland equipped with Stirling Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology successfully evaded detection and simulated sinking th...
Iron Fist APS selected for integration onto European CV90 IFV fleets
Elbit Systems has been contracted by BAE Systems Hägglunds to integrate Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) onto European CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), with a contract value of USD 150 ...
Fake tourists and fishing boats: Norway steps up border defenses as Russian hybrid threats mount
Norway is planning to enhance its border defenses by doubling the strength of its military brigade in response to increasing hybrid threats from Russia. The country is coordinating defense strategies ...
France firms up its intention to procure GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft from Saab
The French General Directorate of Armaments (DGA) has contracted with Saab as of December 30, 2025, to procure several GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft....
New Baltic study finds spoofing surge near Kaliningrad
A technical study reveals an increase in GNSS interference in the southern Baltic Sea, with ship-based measurements suggesting coordinated spoofing and jamming activities close to the maritime boundar...
Frontline report: Wagner mercenaries deployed on Russia’s shadow fleet as EU sanctions squeeze Baltic routes
Russia has been deploying violent combat veterans from the private military company Wagner Group onto merchant ships in an effort to deter foreign inspections. These moves come amid European Union san...
Eye in the sky. The race to replace Poland's airborne radars
In July 2023, the Polish Ministry of National Defence acquired two Saab 340B AEW-300 airborne early warning aircraft from Sweden. These airframes had previously served with the United Arab Emirates Ai...
Swedish military to pump forces, money into mobile drone-defense units
The Swedish military plans to reallocate personnel and financial resources towards enhancing its capabilities to defend against aerial threats, particularly by reassigning soldiers to protect cities a...
US President Trump Claims He Saved NATO From Collapse
US President Donald Trump claims that he saved NATO from collapsing by demanding more burden sharing among member states and insisting on increased defense spending....
Latest! Trump: Will Do Whatever It Takes; Denmark, Sweden, Germany Express Opposition
President Trump has stated his intent to continue pursuing certain policies regardless of how they are received internationally. Multiple European nations including Denmark, Sweden, and Germany have p...
Getting Faster, Stronger, Ready: Sweden’s Defense Minister on Reform and Resolve
Sweden's Defense Minister Pål Jonson discussed the country's increased role in European security since joining NATO in 2024, highlighting support for Ukraine, military rebuilding with more resources, ...
Belgian Defense Minister Francken says there is a need for NATO initiative in the Arctic region
Belgian Defense Minister Pieter De Crem (likely mistakenly referred as Francken) has stated that NATO needs to take more initiative in the Arctic. This highlights growing strategic importance of the a...
France finalizes $1.3B USD contract for 2 Saab GlobalEye radar planes
France has completed a $1.3 billion deal with Saab to procure two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft. This agreement, initially announced at the Paris Air Show in June, makes France...
Ten countries warn Israel’s Gaza blockade is worsening as winter deepens
Foreign ministers from ten countries expressed alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza as winter arrives. The statement highlighted inadequate shelter for 1.3 million people and insuffici...
NATO Secretary General Praises Sweden's Role in Arctic Defense
The NATO Secretary General has highlighted Sweden's increasing importance and contributions to securing the Arctic region as part of collective defense efforts within the alliance....
Defense Ministry lacks plan if NATO falls
The Swedish Defense Minister disclosed that there exists no contingency plan for scenarios where NATO ceases to function as an effective alliance. This revelation raises concerns about Sweden's potent...
Weaponised history: Russia’s pressure on the northern flank
Dr. Aleksander Olech discusses how Russia uses historical narratives as a political influence tool against Finland and Sweden, indicating its broader strategy in Northern Europe....
Kyiv Plans Training for Ukrainian Gripen Pilots, Technicians
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed with his Swedish counterpart plans regarding the upcoming delivery of Swedish Gripen fighter jets and associated air defense systems to Ukraine....
‘Ready to Defend Our Values Wherever Necessary’ – Scandinavia Stands Firm With Denmark over Greenland
Leaders from Denmark, Sweden and Iceland criticized President Trump's 'threatening rhetoric' towards Greenland during conferences held in the respective countries on Sunday....
Sweden’s recent air defence spend tips to $6 billion with 2026 procurement planned
Sweden plans to procure short-range air defense systems starting in the first quarter of 2026, contributing to a total defense expenditure of around $6 billion. Further acquisitions are scheduled for ...
Nordic officials reportedly dismiss Trump’s Greenland claims
According to Financial Times reports, Nordic diplomats assert that intelligence does not support recent US concerns about Russian and Chinese naval presence near Greenland, questioning the basis for p...
Meta Platforms, Inc. $META Shares Bought by Swedbank AB
Swedbank AB increased its holdings in Meta Platforms Inc by 1%, adding an additional 34,238 shares during the third quarter, according to its latest SEC filing....
NB8 – why not? A Nordic perspective
The article discusses how NB8 (Nordic-Baltic Eight) operates differently from other regional cooperation frameworks by being able to create a unified policy in response to security threats such as Rus...
Sweden transfers $66.4 million to Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund as total contributions exceed $211 million
Sweden has donated an additional $66.4 million to the Energy Support Fund in Ukraine, bringing the total Swedish contribution for December to $268 million. This funding is intended to purchase equipme...
Lithuania orders RBS 70 Bolide missiles from Saab
Saab has been contracted by the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence for the procurement of RBS 70 Bolide short-range air defence missiles, with delivery scheduled between 2028 and 2032....
Saab receives order for Trackfire Remote Weapon Station
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded Saab an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion for the Trackfire Remote Weapon Station to be supplied between 2026 and 2028, intended for u...
Lithuania orders Bolide missiles from Saab for its RBS 70 systems
Saab has received an order from Lithuania's Ministry of National Defence (MND) to supply Bolide missiles for the nation’s existing RBS 70 missile defence systems....
Saab picks up Arthur and Giraffe 1X radar orders for Swedish armed forces
Swedish company Saab received radar orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) at the end of 2025 for the Arthur and Giraffe 1X systems....
Protesters rally in Stockholm against Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza
Hundreds of people protested in central Stockholm over Israel's ceasefire violations in Gaza. Protestors condemned the ongoing attacks and called for humanitarian aid access and compliance with ceasef...
Avanza Fonder AB Has $5.89 Million Holdings in Snowflake Inc. $SNOW
Swedish institutional investor Avanza Fonder AB increased its holdings in Snowflake Inc by 27.1% during the third quarter of 2023, marking an acquisition of additional 5,568 shares to total ownership ...
South Koreans see joy in parenthood but fear economic strain, study reveals
Young South Koreans view having children as a source of great joy despite substantial apprehension about the associated economic burden. This conclusion is derived from a survey of 2,500 people aged b...
Demonstrations against US Embassies in Spain, France, Italy and Sweden
Protests have occurred outside US embassies in Spain, France, Italy, and Sweden, reflecting public dissatisfaction with U.S. foreign policy or domestic policies under current administration....
FMV orders Saab Trackfire RWSs for Swedish Army and amphibious forces
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply Trackfire remote weapon stations (RWSs) for both the Swedish Army and its amphibious units....
Swedish General: US Military Supports NATO
A Swedish military official has stated that the United States' military presence and activities support the alliance within the framework of NATO. This statement underscores the cooperative relationsh...
Major winter storm sweeps across Nordic states
A winter storm impacting the Nordic region has led to a fatality due to a falling branch near a Swedish ski resort. The event also resulted in power outages for thousands of homes across Finland, Swed...
2 dead as Storm Johannes batters Nordic nations, thousands left without power
Storm Johannes caused two deaths and widespread power outages across Sweden, Norway, and Finland on Saturday. Strong winds warnings were issued in northern Sweden following the downing of trees which ...
Russian Tu-95 Bombers Carry Out ‘Scheduled’ Flight North of Scandinavia
Russian strategic bombers conducted what was described as a 'scheduled' flight in airspace north of Scandinavia. The exact date and the countries that dispatched monitoring aircraft were not provided....
Emission-Free Tunnel and Mining Operations in 5-10 Years
Leaders from LKAB and LNS have announced that within five to ten years, all equipment utilized for mining and tunnel operations will be emission-free. This includes the commitment towards reducing env...
Sweden and Finland place $171m order for BAE 3P rounds
BAE Systems has received contracts worth approximately $171 million from Sweden and Finland to supply their Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P programmable ammunition....
Astrid Lindgren's great grandson: All the talent in our family went to Astrid
Johan Palmberg, great-grandson of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, states that his family does not have any other famous writers because all the talent went to Astrid. He praises her exceptional unders...
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. $FIX Stock Position Decreased by E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB
Swedish fund E. Ohman J or Asset Management AB reduced its stake in Comfort Systems USA Inc., a construction company, by selling 26,090 shares during the third quarter, leading to an overall decrease ...