Pål Jonson

Minister for Defence

Ministry of Defence

“The defence of Sweden is a core task of the State and fundamental to our democracy and freedom. Stronger defence, NATO membership and support to Ukraine enhance our security in uncertain times.”

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  • Sweden supports Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine

    Sweden intends to provide EUR 30 million in support for a Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine. The Government has authorised the Defence Materiel Administration to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the responsible authority in Czechia.

Photo: Government Offices

Ceremonies in Sweden and abroad to highlight accession to NATO

On Monday 18 March, Sweden’s NATO membership will be highlighted in ceremonies at the Riksdag and Karlberg Palace. During the ceremonies, speeches will be delivered and the NATO flag raised.

Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices

Deeper defence cooperation between Sweden and Germany

On 5 March, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson received his German counterpart Boris Pistorius. During the visit, they discussed the security situation, current NATO and EU issues, support to Ukraine and bilateral defence cooperation. The defence ministers also signed a joint letter of intent on deeper cooperation between Sweden and Germany.

JAS 39 Gripen in the skies.
JAS 39 Gripen. Photo: Johan Lundahl/Swedish Armed Forces

Hungary to purchase four Gripen aircraft from Sweden

On 23 February, Sweden and Hungary entered into an agreement under which Hungary will purchase four new Gripen aircraft from Sweden. The agreement was signed when Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visited Budapest.

Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices

Government presents largest military support package to Ukraine to date

On 20 February, the Government presented the 15th and largest military support package to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion began on 24 February 2022. Package 15 amounts to SEK 7.1 billion in current prices.

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