The Social Democrats want to introduce a "readiness tax" to finance the defense. Such an extra defense tax is probably the most unpatriotic thing I have ever heard. And it reveals the social democrats' view on the state's responsibility. Defense is the first thing that tax should be used for, not the last. (translated)
Saab has received an order worth 2.9 billion kronor from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to develop future combat aircraft that will replace Gripen. (translated)
Sweden's procurement of the American rocket artillery Himars signifies a transformation of the defense, where the goal is to be able to strike Russian targets far behind the front lines as part of the country's strategic adjustment to NATO membership. (translated)
Sverige anskaffar raketartillerisystemet Himars, som ger Försvarsmakten förmåga att bekämpa mål på stora avstånd. Samtidigt undertecknades en svensk-finsk avsiktsförklaring om fördjupat artillerisamarbete. Det stärker försvaret av Sverige och norra Europa. https://t.co/f4Fn3iCfvt https://t.co/1f50rHW2V8 #Sverige #Försvar #Artilleri
Sverige köper raketartillerisystemet Himars. @PlJonson och @AnttiHakkanen har också undertecknat en avsiktsförklaring om svenskt-finskt artillerisamarbete. Himars möjliggör verkan på stora avstånd. Samarbetet stärker förmågan i försvaret av norra Europa. https://t.co/CV5S1cTLpU #Försvar #Sverige #Artilleri
"Received a diploma from Ukraine. For support and cooperation in providing assistance to the Ukrainian army and for active community engagement in the fight for Ukraine's independence. Thank you for the contribution to the defense of the Ukrainian state. Glory to Ukraine!" (translated)
https://bjarnekimpedersen.blogspot.com/2026/09/05092026-min-flagdag.html 05.09.2026 MIN FLAGDAG I dag hejser jeg mine flag for de der kæmper for vores sag lidt væk fra vores hjemegn. Endelig har vores egne kommandosteder fået øje på Zwastika krigen mod Ukraine og os. Tænk lige hvis vi havde sat foden ned dengang i 1999 hvor Putin sprængte egne boligblokke for at få et motiv til den anden tjetjenske krig og mindst 200.000 dræbte Sat foden ned da Putin stjal to store bidder af Georgien. Sat foden ned da russerne terrorbombede i Syrien og sendte menneskestrømme mod Schengen. Sat foden ned da Putins små grønne mænd invaderede Krim og de østlige dele af Ukraine. Det var først med storinvasionen i 2022 vores fod rørte jorden vi har kigget på snart tretten års krig og har endnu ikke løftet foden for at sparke de russiske krigsforbrydere tilbage til Rusland. Imens bløder Ukraine. Mindemuren vokser I Rusland er det bare russiske mænd til kødkværnen. Æret være jer der har betalt den højeste pris i forsvaret for vores liberale verdensorden.
Varje regerings viktigaste ansvar är medborgarnas säkerhet. Den uppgiften tar vi på största allvar. Vår historiska upprustning av försvaret gör tillsammans med Natomedlemskapet att Sverige är tryggare än på många decennier, trots en orolig omvärld. Vi har just avslutat det extrainsatta sammanträdet i Nationella säkerhetsrådet. Rådet kallades in med anledning av tyska regeringens beslut att igår kväll peka ut Ryssland som ansvariga för den misslyckade drönarattacken mot flygplatsen i Leipzig. MUST och Säkerhetspolisen gav på sammanträdet regeringen sin bild av den ryska hybridhotbilden mot Sverige. Regeringens bedömning är att händelserna i Leipzig ska ses som en del av ett mönster med intensifierade ryska hybridaktiviteter, som präglas av ökande riskbenägenhet och vårdslöshet. Syftet med det ryska agerandet är att undergräva Europas stöd till Ukraina, öka pressen på våra samhällen och skapa splittring och rädsla. Ryssland kommer inte att lyckas. Den svenska regeringen står beslutsamt fast vid att stödja Ukraina; motverka Ryssland, stärka vår säkerhet och vårt försvar. #Säkerhet #Försvar #Ukraina
Conservative military influencers have secretly been hired at the Pentagon to promote the defense of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and to criticize opponents, according to a review by the Washington Post. (translated)
NATO is practicing war scenarios in Sweden by conducting road landings, a measure aimed at preparing for potential Russian attacks on airports. (translated)
Reality 2(2): Gang crime and other crime has decreased dramatically, poverty is the lowest in over ten years, healthcare queues have shortened, Sweden has begun to strengthen its defense and joined NATO, asylum immigration is the lowest in 40 years and emissions are the lowest in the EU. (translated)
Russia and other foreign powers are likely trying to influence the election in Sweden. They would prefer that parties advocating for Sweden to leave NATO and make significant cuts to defense win the election. Yesterday there was a peace demonstration in Gävle, which of course SR P4 Gävleborg covered. (translated)
There is an acute shortage of American air defense missiles in Europe, especially Patriot missiles, which may hinder defense against potential ballistic attacks, partly because resources have been moved to the Middle East in connection with the war in Iran. (translated)
The Swedish Armed Forces is applying to take over a Russian-owned property in Muskö due to security threats related to the Russian owner's and her husband's relationship with the Russian state, which is deemed to affect the defense of the area in light of increased Russian drone warfare. (translated)
The state can according to current regulations expropriate, that is to say, acquire property by force, if it is needed for, among other things, military defense. The application will be processed in the Government Offices. The matter is prioritized. (4/4) (translated)
The Fortifications Agency has today submitted an application to expropriate a property in close proximity to Musköbase. The Armed Forces state that they have an urgent need for this property for military defense. (1/4) (translated)
The defense wants to take over a Russian-owned property near Muskö base due to the security threat posed by the current ownership, after a Russian businessman has built a large vacation home close to the military facility. (translated)
The Defense seeks to expropriate a property at Musköbase, owned by a person with Russian citizenship, due to the security threat it poses to the Armed Forces and Sweden's security in the current serious security situation. (translated)
The Swedish Armed Forces have applied to expropriate a Russian-owned property near Musköbase to strengthen defense against potential threats, particularly from drones, which Lieutenant General Carl-Johan Edström describes as a necessary measure to counteract risks posed by current ownership for Sweden's security. (translated)
Att flygdagen samlade 230 000 personer nämns inte med samma rubriker. Försvarsengagerade medborgare vallfärdade till Linköping. Försvarets förmåga i oroliga tidevarv engagerar medborgarna, intresserar knappt media. Säger något om en möjlig bias i mediarapporteringen. Och den politiska nivån. Det bekymrar mig med tanke på den kommande vintern och hur RU arbetar febrilt för att delegitimera UA regim samtidigt som de med viss framgång börjat slå in kilar i den europeiska enigheten. https://t.co/avU63KnYNX #Försvar #Mediabias #Politik
