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Economic conclusions not yet clear 7 April 200812:15 PM

The Swedish Armed Forces are currently awaiting planning directions from the government in order to be able to analyse the budget parameters for operations in 2008 as soon as possible, and the...

Artemis to be re-investigated 3 April 200810:20 AM

The events that took place during Operation Artemis in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2003 are to be re-investigated by France."We will support them in this more detailed investigation", says the...

Drilling company gets Swedish protection 1 April 20084:20 PM

During Sunday the Swedish unit in Chad began its first escort mission under real conditions in the operational area. Over a period of about fifteen days, using armoured all-terrain vehicles, Swedish...

"The Armed Forces could have acted more quickly" 1 April 20089:47 AM

The Swedish Armed Forces will learn from the events that took place during Operation Artemis."We are introducing clearer procedures. As soon as any irregularity is suspected, a written report must be...

Report of torture-like interrogation in Congo in 2003 now investigated 28 March 20087:34 AM

It is highly probable that a crime under international law was committed during Operation Artemis in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2003."Torture-like methods were used", says the Swedish Armed...

Continuing delays in delivery of helicopters 26 March 200810:27 AM

The Nordic Battlegroup now has access to four HKP 4 helicopters. The second type of helicopter with which the Nordic Battlegroup is to be equipped has, however, still not been delivered.

Record year 2008: A headache for the Armed Forces. 25 March 200810:00 AM

Following the recent media debate on the military’s financial "black hole" Supreme Commander Håkan Syrén intends to make himself clear: "We can’t go on like this anymore. Our politicians have to start...

"We must keep our promises" 25 March 200810:00 AM

"... imagine it for yourself. You apply for a job as an accountant.  But on your first day on the job you’re told that you are to be a technician instead, and, what’s more, you’re to move to the other...

I am a Goth, mind the horn 25 March 200810:00 AM

Gothus sum, cave cornua – I am a Goth, mind the hornHMS Gotland’s mottoFor two years the submarine HMS Gotland has been on exercises with the American naval forces in the Pacific. The aim of the...

Good morning soldiers – and welcome to I 19 25 March 200810:00 AM

Company corridor, Wednesday, 7.30 am The silence is overwhelming. 24 pairs of marching boots on the back row 23 pairs at the front. Lines, impeccably straight.. The tips of the boots are precisely...