Tag: Commander-in-chief
Finnish leaders unanimously deny the Prime Minister’s proposal to send Hornets to Ukraine
Several countries are weighing their own capabilities to provide such military support. I think this could also be discussed in Finland. We know we’ve made a decision on new fighters. We know the schedule for when we will get new jets to Finland, and I believe that we can also talk about the Hornets, whether […]
Finnish MPs criticize the Prime Minister’s announcement about Hornet fighter jets in Ukraine
Ronkainen, who is also the vice-chairman of the Defense Committee, expressed his surprise at the press conference at Marini’s comments about donating Hornet fighter jets to Ukraine. There are currently 62 F/A-18 Hornet fighter planes in Finland, which are scheduled to be retired by 2025. “It has been reported that the Prime Minister’s speech during […]
Increased security during the European Council Summit in ReykjavÃk
The Office of the Police Commander-in-Chief has issued a warning to the police chiefs of the Nordic countries and their offices, informing them of the possibility of formally requesting assistance in connection with the European Council summit, which will take place this spring in ReykjavÃk. Hundreds of police officers from all national police districts will […]
Increased security during the Council of Europe Summit in ReykjavÃk
The Office of the Police Commander-in-Chief has issued a warning to the police chiefs of the Nordic countries and their offices, informing them of the possibility of formally requesting assistance in connection with the Council of Europe summit, which will take place this spring in ReykjavÃk. Hundreds of police officers from all national police districts […]
The Swedish Armed Forces: Military advice for joining NATO is introduced
Today, the Swedish Armed Forces presents the agency’s future finances and capabilities. Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén and Director General Mikael Granholm, who participate from the armed forces, will also go through the continued support to Ukraine and the upcoming NATO entry. Listen to Ekot’s live broadcast.
ÖB Micael Bydén: This is how Sweden will be defended in a military attack
Can Sweden defend itself? In a situation where Sweden is at war or facing danger of war, the country must be able to defend itself. Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén explains what Sweden’s military preparedness looks like right now, what an attack on Sweden could look like, which areas in the country are considered militarily strategically important […]
Right now: The Prime Minister is holding a press conference together with the US commander
A press conference will be held on site on the American ship USS Kearsarge with, among others, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén, and the highest-ranking US military general Mark Milley. The reason is that on Sunday, the 51st military exercise Baltic Operation, Baltops, kicks off. Sweden is hosting this year’s exercise and that […]
President Niinistö will pay a state visit to Sweden
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö makes a state visit to Sweden on Tuesday and Wednesday with his wife Jenni Haukio. The visit began at 11 a.m. (EET) when the royal family welcomed the presidential couple to a ceremony outside Stockholm’s Royal Palace. The visit will come at a crucial time, as Finland and Sweden are expected […]
From strong to weak – this is how the Swedish defense was dismantled
Host:Hanna Malmodin Participants and voices in the program:Per Olsson, defense economist at FOIMats Eriksson, political reporter EkotMarcus Pettersson, Audit Director The National Audit OfficeMagdalena Andersson, Prime MinisterBengt Gustafsson, former commander-in-chiefMikael Odenberg, former Minister of DefenseFredrik Reinfeldt, former Prime MinisterRonny Modigs, Falun Regiment Commander Technician:Stina Fagerberg [email protected]
Saab Gripen, Russian Chess Mat’s Biggest Challenger to Rafale Jets for India’s Multi-Billion MMRCA 2.0 Bid – EurAsian Times Survey
New Delhi [India], 11 February (ANI / BusinessWire India): The tender for 114 multi-role fighter jets (MRFA) or MMRCA.20 is a program to which Delhi attaches the utmost importance. In 2018, the Indian government issued an RFI for the acquisition of 114 fighter jets under MRFA. The new fighter jets are expected to replace the […]
ÖB Micael Bydén on the security situation
Guest: Commander-in-Chief Micael BydénHost: Mikael KulleProducer: Anna Pandolfi and Maja LagercrantzTechnician: Maria Stillberg
The Danish queen celebrates 50 years on the throne – in a subdued way in the light of the corona
An honored polyglot, renowned artist, out-of-the-box thinker and loving grandmother. She is also commander-in-chief of the Danish defense and supreme authority of the Church of Denmark. Margrethe Alexandrine Þórhildur Ingrid – or as she is officially called Queen Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark – is highly loved by the Danish people. Today, the Queen is […]
