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.
Why Sweden exercises in the Baltic Sea 30 July202014:34 In the light of the changes in the surrounding world, the Armed Forces is operating in an increasingly complex security policy situation. Civil as well as military presence in the Baltic Sea is constantly increasing and international tension also affects the Nordic countries. This situation places high demands on the defence and reinforces the need for close international cooperation as well as a well-developed total defence at home.
Minusma tightens its grip on Mali 6 July202014:38 With more developed military capability and a reinforced mandate from the UN Security Council, Minusma will act more forcefully in the difficult situation in Mali.
Maritime surveillance continues amid summer vacation and heat wave 30 June202014:18 Many of us are now enjoying the warm weather and have perhaps already started our summer vacation. The crews on the navy ships and the personnel in the maritime surveillance centres, however, continue working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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