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.
General Micael Bydén continues as Supreme Commander 1 April202112:39 On 1 April, the government decided to extend the mandate of Supreme Commander General Micael Bydén until September 2024.
Swedish Armed Forces highly ranked among the public 29 March202115:02 The percentage of the general public who are confident or very confident in the Swedish Armed Forces has increased from 36 per cent in 2016 to 63 per cent in 2021. This is evident from the yearly poll of public confidence in government agencies, political parties, media and corporations.
Gotland air defence is reinforced 17 March202118:08 Air defence missile system 23 has now regained its former strength. It was put in the materiel reserve a few years ago, but now it is back on the island.
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