Sweden announces €800 million investment in air and drone defence systems The investment would cover multiple systems, such as radar and anti-aircraft weapons systems as well as electronic warfare platforms. Euronews · Apr 2
Sweden, Germany critical of US rhetoric on Greenland and Denmark Sweden is highly critical of the "threatening rhetoric" against Greenland and Denmark from US President Donald Trump's administration, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Sunday. Germany reiterated its support for Denmark and Greenland. Radio France Internationale · Jan 11
Sweden, Estonia, and Finland pledge to increase spending on weapons purchases from US – as it happened Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte said he expected further pledges, noting that $2bn already had been committed through the mechanism The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025
Ukraine-Russia latest: Trump ‘ready to do major sanctions’ on Moscow when Nato countries stop buying Putin’s oil Trump’s latest statement comes after US called Russia’s Polish airspace violations ‘alarming’ The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025
European leaders seek seat in Ukraine peace talks after Trump calls Putin European leaders are concerned the US could force Ukraine into a bad peace deal that would leave them sidelined. Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,072 Here are the key developments on the 1,072nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: elderly couples among nine killed in Russian drone attack Thirteen people wounded, including eight-year-old girl, in Sumy apartment block attack. Sweden pledges $1.2bn in Ukraine military aid, its biggest pledge yet. What we know on day 1,073 The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2025
Sweden to test its new military technology allowing drones to ‘swarm’ ‘We will need to take some risks to build a stronger defence capability faster than we normally do,’ says country’s defence minister The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Woman dies as Moscow air defences repel Ukrainian drones, officials say Dire warnings to Iran over ballistic missiles for Russia; Swedish aid package holds out possibility of Gripen fighter jets. What we know on day 930 The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2024
Zelensky hails key allies as Sweden becomes third country this week to pledge $1bn in military aid Spain, Belgium and Sweden have all pledged to send at least $1 billion to Ukraine as Kyiv struggles against advantaged Russian forces across the frontline The Independent UK · May 29, 2024
US looking forward to Sweden becoming NATO member before July summit: Austin The United States looks forward to welcoming Sweden as a NATO member before the alliance's upcoming summit in July and will encourage Turkey and Hungary to ratify accession, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday during a visit to Sweden. Reuters · Apr 19, 2023
Sweden open to sending Leopards to Ukraine, defence minister says - TT news agency Sweden is open to sending some of its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine as the Nordic country prepares to present another package of aid to help the country fight off the Russian invasion, its defence minister told local news agency TT. Reuters · Feb 23, 2023
Turkey cancels Swedish minister visit in fresh Quran tension Turkey canceled next week’s visit by Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson as tension flared over permission given by Stockholm for a public burning of Islam’s holy book Quran. Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023
Türkiye Cancels Swedish Defense Minister Visit After Protest Permit Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday that a planned visit by his Swedish counterpart to Ankara has been cancelled after Swedish authorities granted permission for protests in Stockholm. "At this point, the visit of Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson to Türkiye on January 27 has become meaningless. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2023
Reuters · Jan 21, 2023 Protests in Stockholm, including Koran-burning, draw strong condemnation from Turkey Protests in Stockholm on Saturday against Turkey and Sweden's bid to join NATO, including the burning of a copy of the Koran, sharply heightened tensions with Turkey at a time when the Nordic country needs Ankara's backing to gain entry to the military alliance.
Al Jazeera · Jan 9, 2023 Sweden aims to reactivate civil conscription to shore up defences Gov’t says scheme to focus on boosting capabilities of municipal emergency services to respond in a state of emergency.