A functional defence - with a substantially strengthened defence capability
Sweden´s defence must be well-prepared to be able to defend this country and to contribute to stability in the surrounding world. This requires a defence system that is adapted to today´s threats and to the rapid sequences of events in which conflicts can arise and be determined. It requires a functional, available and flexible defence. For this reason, the Government is now setting a new direction for the Swedish defence system with a substantially strengthened defence capability.
New supreme commander appointed today
Lieutenant General Sverker Göranson of the Armed Forces was today appointed new Supreme Commander by the Government. He will take up his new position on the 25th of March.Photo:Försvarsmakten
Sweden strengthens its presence in Afghanistan
The Government wants to strengthen Swedish military presence through transport aircraft, ambulance helicopters and more training and coordination groups known as OMLT teams. The Swedish armed force in ISAF is expected to number about 500 people in 2009, compared with the current maximum of 390.
- Sweden nominates the Supreme Commander General Håkan Syrén as next Chairman of the EU Military Committee 27 October 2008
- Peace of the grave at the Estonia must be respected 15 October 2008
- Minister for Defence Sten Tolgfors comments on Defence Commission report 13 June 2008
- Sweden makes bid to supply 48 Gripen aircraft to Norway 28 April 2008
Areas of responsibility
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The Defence Reform
From invasion defence to a flexible operational defence, for Sweden and international operations. The biggest reform in modern military history.
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The total defence
The civil defence and the military. Together they form the total defence. Read more about the different parts.
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Protection and preparation against accidents
Measures to prevent and limit the consequences of accidents, where property, environment or population is harmed.
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Severe peacetime emergencies
Severe emergencies that develops from for example an accident and that encompass a number of different areas of society.
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International operations
International peace support and humanitarian operations are some of the most important parts of the total defence.
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