The Swedish Armed Forces is a body subject to the Swedish Parliament and government. It is headed by the Supreme Commander who leads and supervises the Armed Forces through Armed Forces Headquarters.
Growing number of women in military service 21 October202014:58 Since the reintroduction of compulsory military service three years ago, the number of women has increased by approximately one percentage point each year. This year, slightly more than 17 per cent of the conscripts are women.
Readiness check of naval mine laying under air defence 19 October202013:57 Last week, the Swedish Armed Forces’ Chief of Joint Operations gave orders for an unannounced operational readiness check of units from all service branches including Home Guard units.
The US train navigation in Karlskrona archipelago 14 October202012:51 In the next few weeks, US defence personnel and boats will participate in a Swedish exercise in the Karlskrona archipelago. The aim is to train/practise archipelago navigation together. The Swedish archipelago is complex and challenging to navigate in and the training is divided into different stages including both protection and attack.
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