Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’

Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’
Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’

As Stockholm plots its way forward, Saab CEO Micael Johansson had called for such a study in a previous interview with Breaking Defense.

NATO raises Swedish flag as Nordic nation takes ‘rightful place’ in alliance

NATO raises Swedish flag as Nordic nation takes ‘rightful place’ in alliance
NATO raises Swedish flag as Nordic nation takes ‘rightful place’ in alliance

Sweden brings to the alliance high-tech, high north fighting capabilities, but says it won’t host nuclear weapons as part of NATO’s deterrence strategy.

Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd alliance member

Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd alliance member
Sweden officially joins NATO as 32nd alliance member

The formal membership comes less than two years after Sweden first applied, after years of military neutrality.

‘Historic day’ sees Sweden on brink of NATO entry after clearing final Hungarian hurdle

‘Historic day’ sees Sweden on brink of NATO entry after clearing final Hungarian hurdle
‘Historic day’ sees Sweden on brink of NATO entry after clearing final Hungarian hurdle

With the Hungarian vote, all NATO members have supported Sweden’s bid, clearing the way for Stockholm to join the alliance.

Hungary, Sweden reach deal for additional Gripen fighters, with NATO clearance looming

Hungary, Sweden reach deal for additional Gripen fighters, with NATO clearance looming
Hungary, Sweden reach deal for additional Gripen fighters, with NATO clearance looming

Hungary was the third country, behind Sweden and Czech Republic to operate the Gripen C/D planes, initially acquired under a lease agreement for 12 single seaters (Gripen C) and a pair of two seaters (Gripen D).

As Baltics see spike in GPS jamming, NATO must respond

As Baltics see spike in GPS jamming, NATO must respond
As Baltics see spike in GPS jamming, NATO must respond

Dana Goward, president of the Resilient Navigation and Timing Foundation, argues in this op-ed that Russia could be putting civilians at risk with suspected jamming in Eastern Europe.

Czech Republic joins F-35 ranks, inks ‘most important’ deal with US for 24 aircraft

Czech Republic joins F-35 ranks, inks ‘most important’ deal with US for 24 aircraft
Czech Republic joins F-35 ranks, inks ‘most important’ deal with US for 24 aircraft

The Czech government suggested the timing and location of the signing in Prague was affected by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s recent health issues.

Biden unfreezes huge F-16 deal for Turkey, OKs F-35s for Greece in major geopolitical move

Biden unfreezes huge F-16 deal for Turkey, OKs F-35s for Greece in major geopolitical move
Biden unfreezes huge F-16 deal for Turkey, OKs F-35s for Greece in major geopolitical move

Lawmakers have not been shy about directly tying Turkey’s F-16s to Anakara’s approval of Sweden’s NATO bid.

Turkish parliament votes in favor of Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing key hurdle

Turkish parliament votes in favor of Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing key hurdle
Turkish parliament votes in favor of Sweden’s NATO bid, clearing key hurdle

NATO members Turkey and Hungary cleared the way for Finland’s formal accession in April 2023 but left Sweden behind at the time.

Sweden to finally enter NATO: Europe’s 2024 preview

Sweden to finally enter NATO: Europe’s 2024 preview
Sweden to finally enter NATO: Europe’s 2024 preview

Once entry has been approved, Stockholm is widely expected to make a substantial military contribution to NATO, especially across air and sea domains.

Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official

Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official
Sweden commits to future fighter procurement decision in 2031: Official

A decision has not been made so far on an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) date for a future fighter, but a wide range of planning activities will inform the 2031 procurement decision, an official said.

NATO predicts Turkey delivering ‘speedy’ ratification for Sweden’s alliance entry

NATO predicts Turkey delivering ‘speedy’ ratification for Sweden’s alliance entry
NATO predicts Turkey delivering ‘speedy’ ratification for Sweden’s alliance entry

As Sweden moves ever closer to joining NATO, both it and the alliance are reserving judgment on who or what caused damage to a telecommunications cable that runs between Sweden and Estonia, until an investigation concludes.

UK naval chief on threats to undersea infrastructure: ‘We don’t fully understand’ solutions

UK naval chief on threats to undersea infrastructure: ‘We don’t fully understand’ solutions
UK naval chief on threats to undersea infrastructure: ‘We don’t fully understand’ solutions

Adm. Ben Key, First Sea Lord of the Royal Navy, made his comments hours after Sweden stated that an undersea telecommunications cable between Sweden and Estonia had been damaged.

Sweden signs BAE contract to replenish combat vehicles donated to Ukraine

Sweden signs BAE contract to replenish combat vehicles donated to Ukraine
Sweden signs BAE contract to replenish combat vehicles donated to Ukraine

The agreement between FMV and BAE Systems Hägglunds signals the “implementation of a preliminary contractual design,” representing the “first step to defining the configuration and program of the combat vehicles that will replace the Combat Vehicle 9040C donated to Ukraine.”