- May 17th, 2025
In a move that could reshape the defense calculus of Southern Europe, Micael Johansson, CEO of Swedish aerospace giant Saab, has confirmed that the company is engaged in formal talks with Portugal to supply its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets....
In a development that could recalibrate defense alignments in Latin America, the Swedish government has formally requested parliamentary approval to enter into a government-to-government agreement with Peru for the sale of up to 12 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole...
Sweden has committed its largest military aid package to Ukraine to date, valued at 16 billion Swedish crowns (approximately $1.59 billion), Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced on Monday. The package, which includes extensive defense equipment procurement and long-term military assistance,...
Nordic Air Defence, a Swedish startup, has introduced the Kreuger 100, a battery-powered drone interceptor designed for both military and civilian applications. The system, which utilizes pulsed propulsion and controlled aerodynamics, is positioned as a cost-effective solution to counter aerial...
European leaders mounted a vigorous defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance subjected him to a barrage of condescending and scornful remarks during an Oval Office meeting. The episode,...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed surprise and cautious optimism following a phone call with Donald Trump, who was recently reelected as President of the United States. The Nov. 10 conversation, which Scholz described as "detailed and good," primarily focused...
Tensions between Georgia and the European Union (EU) have escalated in the wake of Georgia’s contentious parliamentary elections last month, which many international observers claim were plagued by irregularities. A high-profile delegation from EU member states visited Tbilisi on Monday,...
The Swedish Ministry of Defense has announced the selection of the Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3) C-390 Millennium as the country’s next-generation tactical transport aircraft. The selection of the C-390 marks a significant milestone for Sweden, making it the first Nordic...
Georgia and beyond following last weekend’s disputed elections, where the pro-Russian ruling party, Georgian Dream, claimed victory in a process that has sparked widespread international concerns over alleged electoral misconduct and democratic backsliding. Among the most significant responses has been...
Sweden has ratified its NATO membership after 20 months of negotiations, becoming the 32nd member of NATO following Finland's accession in April 2023. The decision was made in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and heightened security concerns in northern...
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