Bergslagen Artillery Regiment is re-established

By: Translation by: Johanna Toll | Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters – 7 December 2022 kl: 12.44
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“I hereby declare the Bergslagen Artillery Regiment, A 9, re-established”.
With these words, H.R.H. Prince Carl Philip inaugurated the Artillery Regiment, in front of a packed auditorium in Kristinehamn, on 4 December.

Swedish Prince in uniform
Swedish Prince in uniform
More than 700 people were there to see H.R.H Prince Carl Philip inaugurate the Bergslagen Artillery Regiment. Photo: Jens Åkerlund/Swedish Armed Forces
Swedish defence minister giving a speech
Defence Minister Pål Jonsson was one of the speakers during the inauguration ceremony. Photo: Jens Åkerlund/Swedish Armed Forces
Supreme commander on stage
Supreme Commander Micael Bydén gave a speech. Photo: Jens Åkerlund/Swedish Armed Forces

“It is about defending Sweden, our way of life and our freedom.

With a stronger defence we can maintain our security.

Kristinehamn is significant for the east-west connection in Sweden”, Defence Minister Pål Jonsson said.

“A historical day for Kristinehamn, the Swedish Armed Forces and for Sweden.

Now that the Bergslagen Artillery Regiment is re-established, there is capability to train artillery in the south of Sweden. This is an important capability to the Swedish Armed Forces.

You should all feel that you are important to the current expansion of our defence.

We shall aim fast, aim far and aim high.

That is where we are heading”, said Supreme Commander Micael Bydén.