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The Swedish Armed Forces

We defend Sweden and Swedish interests, our freedom and our right to live the way we choose.

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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.

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The Swedish navy is vigilant year-round and around the clock

3 October202215:22

The serious security situation that we have become accustomed to has further deteriorated following the blasts of Nord Stream pipelines 1 and 2 last week. The Swedish Armed Forces continues to be vigilant and stands prepared to act immediately, should the need arise.

Laura Swaan Wrede

Laura Swaan Wrede new Chief of the National Home Guard

28 September202216:25

On 30 September, Brigadier General Laura Swaan Wrede will take up office as new Chief of the National Home Guard and become Major General. Laura Swaan Wrede has had a long career in the Swedish Armed Forces, nationally as well as internationally. She currently holds the position as Deputy Chief of the Army.

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Where are we and what do we do now? What are the Armed Forces' tasks from parliament and government and how we work to resolve them? Here are facts about the government's finances, procurement and vehicles.

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From the individual soldier to the government's senior representatives, read personal reflections about life in the Swedish Armed Forces in any of our blogs. (In Swedish)

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