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.
Cooperation with the New York National Guard strengthens the Swedish Armed Forces 12 July202418:00 On 12 July, a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between Sweden and the US state of New York was signed. The partnership will primarily focus on cooperation between the Swedish Armed Forces and the National Guard in New York, within the framework of the US' so-called State Partnership Program (SPP).
NATO Washington Summit: Focus on continued reinforced capability and deterrence 9 July202413:56 Ahead of this year's summit, NATO notes that the organisation is entering a new era for collective defence. The security situation is serious and requires continued development of both the alliance's deterrence and defence capabilities.
Lieutenant General Michael Claesson to Become New Chief of Defence This Autumn 7 June202416:43 The government today appointed Lieutenant General Michael Claesson to succeed Micael Bydén as Chief of Defence when Bydén steps down from his position on the last day of September this year.
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