Tag: ÖB
ÖB on NATO entry: “It will be very intense”
Sweden’s official entry into NATO is probably only a few hours away. After a lengthy process, all countries have now approved Sweden as a NATO member, and everything points to…
This is how the ÖB exchange can affect Ukraine
Two years into the war, Zelenkyj has appointed a new commander-in-chief – Oleksandr Syrskyi. According to Jakob Hedenskog, analyst at the Center for Eastern European Studies, the change could have…
Kristersson calls ÖB to him
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has summoned the National Police Chief and the Commander-in-Chief (ÖB) to discuss whether or how the Armed Forces can help in the work against the criminal…
ÖB prepares Swedish managers for the demands of war
UP SALE. Turkey says no – but the work to connect Sweden to NATO continues. In a secret exercise this week, ÖB has prepared Swedish heads of authorities for the…
ÖB: The Armed Forces ready for NATO entry
“In certain areas, we could step in today and support the deterrence capability that NATO has and needs,” he says. The armed forces have been working on adapting to NATO…
ÖB: We are ready for NATO membership
Since last summer, the Swedish Armed Forces have been working on adapting to membership in NATO. The work covers ten areas, including staffing, command support systems and air defense, but…
ÖB Micael Bydén on the Russian threat to Sweden
Published: Just now THE SEAL. ÖB Micael Bydén had expected more Russian provocations after the NATO application. But he is prepared for the situation to change quickly. – It can…
ÖB: Defense will need more than two percent of GDP
Behind the commander-in-chief’s request for more money lies what he believes are increased needs linked to NATO adaptation and necessary rearmament. – The demand on us is increasing further. We…
ÖB expects a long war
Published: Less than 30 minutes ago full screenMicael Bydén, commander-in-chief, visits the submarine rescue ship HMS Belos in Visby harbor. Photo: Henrik Montgomery Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén reckons that the war…
ÖB expects a long war
This means continued contingency adjustments for the defense. For example, increased incident preparedness, more flights in the air, increased maritime surveillance and more exercises. – The intensity of our business…