A Swedish Navy unit neutralized an unauthorized drone near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its port visit to Malmö, Breaking Defense reports. The incident occurred while the ship was transiting Swedish territorial waters and was confirmed by Swedish authorities.
Sweden's defense minister Pål Jonson stated that a Ukrainian peace deal will not impact delivery times for Saab Gripen-E fighters. However, Stockholm continues to explore sending older C and D models to Ukraine as part of its efforts to shore up air capabilities.
Sweden is targeting early 2026 for selecting a design partner for four new Luleå-class frigates, with France emerging as a leading contender. Defence Minister Pål Jonson confirmed the ambitious timeline during talks with French counterpart Catherine Vautrin in Stockholm, with deliveries planned for 2030-2035.
Sweden will deploy a Gripen fighter unit to Iceland in February and March 2026 to support NATO's incident preparedness mission. This is the first time Skaraborg Air Flotilla has participated with a fighter unit in a NATO operation, Breaking Defense reports.
Sweden will invest 15 billion Swedish crowns (about $1.6 billion) in strengthening its air defense capabilities, with a focus on safeguarding civilian populations and critical infrastructure from aerial threats. According to AeroTime, Defense Minister Pal Jonson emphasized the need for robust air defense following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Sweden has initiated discussions with France and the United Kingdom about potential nuclear weapons cooperation, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The talks are in early stages and no concrete proposals or timelines have been outlined.
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed talks with France and the UK on nuclear deterrence amid growing US uncertainty in Europe. The initiative draws on lessons from the Ukraine conflict and comes as Stockholm defines its NATO membership.
Sweden and Ukraine are making progress on a multi-billion-crown deal for up to 150 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters. The two governments are exploring funding mechanisms that combine Ukrainian payments with Swedish military assistance and multilateral support, Breaking Defense reports.
Sweden has announced plans to invest $1.6 billion in new homeland air defense units, with the explicit purpose of better protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure. The initiative draws heavily on lessons from the war in Ukraine and will mainly consist of short-range systems.
Following a Technology Safeguards Agreement signed between Sweden and the US, Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and Firefly Aerospace are moving closer to launching their first satellite from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden. The agreement provides the legal and technical framework for U.
Sweden is expected to choose a new frigate design this spring, with Saab and Babcock offering the Arrowhead 120 variant. The Luleå-class frigates will strengthen the navy's capabilities in the Baltic Sea and High North amid threats from Russia.
The French Air and Space Force has deployed two Dassault Rafale fighters to Uppsala, Sweden, as part of France's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) concept. The detachment includes around 30 personnel and will conduct experimental flights in cold weather conditions for the Rafale F4.
The Kommunalförbundet Svenskt Ambulansflyg (KSA) has awarded a contract to Pilatus for the delivery of six PC-24s, which will provide aeromedical care across Sweden from 2021. Following an intensive selection process, KSA opted for the PC-24 due to its flexibility and capacity.
Göteborg Landvetter Airport in Sweden was closed temporarily on November 6, 2025, due to drone activity in its airspace. The airport reopened after three and a half hours, with some flights diverted or canceled.