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This is how the rapid deployment force was created:
Deficiencies in the EU’s crisis management led to the Battlegroup concept 10 December 200712:00 PM

About three years ago, Sweden was given the assignment of establishing a completely new unit for international deployment. Since then, the Nordic Battlegroup has grown into something much more than...

He is the link between the EU and the NBG
“Prepared for everything” 10 December 200712:00 PM

“We shall be able to commence an assignment within a radius of 6,000 kilometres from Brussels within a timeframe of ten days – if it is further away it will take longer. But there are no geographic...

Complete emergency hospital on the way 10 December 200712:00 PM

A soldier has stepped on a mine. Another has been wounded by gunfire, and a third has been in an automobile accident. Ensuring that all three can be treated quickly, undergo treatment at the same time...

Psyops – old knowledge in new form saves lives 10 December 200712:00 PM

Psyops, psychological operations, is a relatively new activity for the Swedish Armed Forces. With Sweden’s expanded commitments in international contexts, however, it has now become a self-evident...

Swedish-Finnish map factory on location in exercise area 10 December 200712:00 PM

Regardless of where in the world an NBG deployment takes place, the Swedish-Finnish unit Geospatial Support Group (Geo SG) is prepared to produce custom maps on location for staff units and individual...

Defence Minister Sten Tolgfors: Sweden has a high reputation in international deployment 10 December 200712:00 PM

“Nordic Battlegroup is important not only for renewal of the armed forces but also for motivation and attraction when recruiting personnel for other international deployments,” says Defence Minister...

Many difficult questions for NBG’s head of personnel: ”What do we do if a Swedish soldier disappears or is captured?” 10 December 200712:00 PM

The criticism has been hard at times: “We aren’t prepared and we’ll be sending soldiers home in body bags”. The head of personnel, Per-Erik Laksjö, responds: “War is highly dangerous. I can’t imagine...

Few can build an airport in three days 10 December 200712:00 PM

In just three days the Swedish Armed Forces air base battalion/T can build and operate a fully operational airport, for example in a response area for the Nordic Battlegroup.“We’re one of the few...

The NBG has world-class equipment 10 December 200712:00 PM

After discussions during the autumn on delayed deliveries and old equipment which did not come up to expectations, the Force Commander, Karl Engelbrektson, bangs the table with his fist:- The...

Profession: NBG soldier 10 December 200712:00 PM

For the first time in an operation led by the EU or UN, Sweden is the Frame Work Nation. All the preparations are being made for the first time. Everything is new, for better or worse.