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Tasks

The first role of the Swedish Armed Forces is to defend the nation. We conduct exercises and missions on land, at sea and in the air, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

The Swedish Armed Forces is always ready to serve. We protect Sweden's borders, and repel those who violate them. We are also prepared to provide assistance to society in the event of a large-scale emergency, such as a forest fire, storm or flood; and assist in searching for missing people.

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    Total defence

    Total defence consists of military activities (military defence) and civil...

  • Conscription

    Conscription is crucial for maintaining and developing Sweden’s military...

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    Military cooperation

    Sweden’s security is closely connected to developments in the rest of the...

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    Operations and missions

    The Swedish Armed Forces creates security in Sweden and abroad through...