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Christer Sfeir wrote that his column in today's SvD Leading was about Swedish conflict aversion. He argued that societal cohesion was not built on constant agreement, but on people defending shared norms even when it was uncomfortable. https://t.co/lOXE06NyiV #Sverige #Konflikträdsla #Sammanhållning (translated)

Thomas G DiNanno, Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of State, warns during his visit to Sweden about the increasing threat of Russian hybrid warfare in Europe and emphasizes the importance of cooperation between the U.S. and Europe in defense technology. #Ukraina #Hybridkrig #Säkerhetspolitik (translated)

In a DN Debate article, Hans Bergström argues that Sweden's unilateral view of democracy and the recent reforms have complicated government formation and diminished the ability to address national problems, similar trends observed in the USA. #demokrati #svenskpolitik #stabilitet (translated)

No, he didn't have time to ask for it. But he usually asks for it. And he also knows the answer. We have been very consistent. We have a limited amount of the most advanced ones, and we are constantly thinking about the trade-offs with Sweden's defense needs and Sweden's defense capability and the defense that Ukraine is essentially taking care of for us, says Ulf Kristersson. #Patriotrobotar #Ukraina #Försvar (translated)

The American president has all the effective and necessary tools to move closer to peace, through strength, justice, and pressure on the aggressive party. We appeal for more supplies. According to Zelensky, purchasing 10 percent of the USA's reserves of the missiles would be enough to protect Ukraine against Russia. #Patriotrobotar #Ukraina #Försvar (translated)

Military expert Johan Huovinen believes that Sweden could provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine, which is currently lacking these weapons to deal with the intensified Russian attacks, but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson believes they are needed for Sweden's own defense. #Patriotrobotar #Ukraina #Försvar (translated)

Rheinmetall has inaugurated a new ammunition facility in Albacete, Spain, which has cost around 20 million euros and will produce up to 1.2 million projectiles annually, as part of the company's investment to increase its ammunition production by 2030. #Rheinmetall #Ammunition #Försvarssektor (translated)

Ledarsidorna.se criticized Aftonbladet's editorial staff and Kalle Sundin, stating that Sundin's article did not understand the Center Party's and Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist's opposition to ministers Jonas Sjöstedt, Nooshi Dadgostar, and Ida Gabrielsson. Ledarsidorna.se claimed that antisemitism was widespread and structural within the Left Party, at a different level than within the Sweden Democrats, and that connections to terrorist organizations existed among local representatives and at all levels, including the parliamentary group. The writer also questioned the party's membership recruitment and referred to the Left Party in Borlänge and a comparison with Cassius Clay as an example of how easily the party could be infiltrated. Ledarsidorna.se wrote that the Left Party's promise to leave NATO came at the same time that Russia threatened to treat the Baltic neighboring countries like Ukraine. The writer described Sundin as a product of the Bommersvik Academy and the Bommersvik left and claimed that he had been schooled and recruited by Anders Lindberg. The writer stated that Sundin was either very ignorant or an accomplice to Kremlin and terrorism, and urged him to clarify which. https://t.co/KfZSFwhgu4 #politik #antisemitism #vänsterpartiet (translated)

In Brussels, there is a struggle over the EU's climate policy, where several member countries, led by Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, want to loosen emissions trading in connection with the soaring energy prices, while Sweden and other countries defend the system as an important tool for climate transition and competitiveness. #Klimatpolitik #EU #Utsläppshandel (translated)

Saab, in collaboration with the Armed Forces and FMV, has launched an unmanned underwater vehicle after less than a year of development, demonstrating effective cooperation and rapid technological turnover to practical benefit. #Saab #Undervattensfarkost #Försvarsmakten (translated)

Carl Eos wrote that Mohamed Abdukardir Ali from Borlänge had unexpectedly been elected to the parliament for the Left Party with 648 personal votes, despite being in ninth place on the list. According to Eos, the police investigated suspected electoral fraud where voters were allegedly driven to polling stations and received ballots that had already been marked, and where payment may have been made with pizza. Eos stated that Ali was mentioned in the surveillance material but denied everything. Eos also wrote that Ali had previously been suspected of, among other things, assault and child peace offenses without being prosecuted. He stated that Ali had been denied citizenship in 2024 due to significant debts, but was granted it in February 2026 under circumstances that Eos questioned. Eos further claimed that it was unclear whether Ali could speak more than a few words in Swedish. In conclusion, he urged the Left Party to defend Ali. https://t.co/CFnmru5fhz #Valfusk #Riksdagen #Vänsterpartiet (translated)

Edward Nordén emphasized that Europe's defensive capability depended on the continent's ability to sustain itself. He wrote that preparedness would be tested the day after a crisis began, when 450 million Europeans needed food and agriculture would still need to function. https://t.co/OJv5Yghvph https://t.co/QF65VMaxbd #Europa #säkerhet #jordbruk (translated)

We need to constantly monitor our inventory levels in this area, it is difficult to describe the extent of how bad it is, but we need to continue to develop ourselves in this regard both quantitatively and qualitatively," says Air Force Chief Jonas Wikman. #Försvarsmakten #Luftvärn #Nato (translated)

This shows that we have the ability to deliver when it really matters – This shows that we have the ability to deliver when it really matters, says Deputy Army Chief Per Nilsson. It is a requirement both nationally and within the framework of NATO that we validate the units in this way, that we have the ability to deliver – It is a requirement both nationally and within the framework of NATO that we validate the units in this way, that we have the ability to deliver, says Deputy Army Chief Per Nilsson. #Försvarsmakten #Luftvärn #Nato (translated)