Here are the key developments on the 1,060th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Vantage with Palki Sharma Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sweden has made historic moves, joining NATO and reviving wartime preparations. From hybrid attacks to emergency booklets and compulsory civic duty,
The Swedish Armed Forces will receive 44 new Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs) and upgrade existing Leopard platforms to the same standard to create a fleet of 110 MBTs. The existing MBTs, designated Tank 122 in Swedish service, will be upgraded to an improved 123A standard and the new tanks designated 123B.
We will need to take some risks to build a stronger defence capability faster than we normally do,’ says country’s defence minister
Sweden's government says the country will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance’s presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure.
EU countries are racing to keep up with the rapid development of drone technology, spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine.
NATO's newest member Sweden will test new drone swarm technology developed by defence equipment group Saab and the Nordic country's armed forces, Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Monday.
Sweden is buying 44 German-made Leopard 2A8 tanks, in addition to upgrading 66 of its older models to the same standard, continuing a period of military investment for the Scandinavian country that joined NATO last year.
Sweden, NATO's newest member, announced on Thursday that it would purchase 44 Leopard 2A8s, the most advanced variants of the third-generation main battle tanks, and receive upgrades for its 66 existing models.
Screenshot from Sweden’s SVT news TV channel’s report on the Saab drone ... and Saab CEO Micael Johansson (R). The General Staff of Ukraine said a shortage of frontline infantry motivated its transfers of aviation service members between armed force ...
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sunday his country was not at war but not living in peacetime either, citing hybrid attacks, suspected sabotage in the Baltic Sea and a proxy war fought on its soil.