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Sweden to sell Gripen E/F fighter aircraft to Ukraine

On Thursday 28 May, Ukraine announced its intention to purchase 20 Gripen E/F aircraft as a first step following the Letter of Intent signed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 22 October 2025.

Ulf Kristersson and Mark Rutte talking to military men.
Mr Kristersson and Mr Rutte also visited the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency training centre in Revinge. There, government agencies, volunteers and contractors demonstrated some of Sweden’s total defence capabilities. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Regeringskansliet

Sweden’s total defence in focus when Prime Minister received NATO Secretary General

On 20–21 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The meeting focused on Sweden’s total defence, civil defence and resilience.

Illustration: NATO

Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Sweden

On 21–22 May, Sweden will host the Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Helsingborg. As host country, Sweden is demonstrating its intent to be an active and constructive NATO Ally.

A woman with a gift wrapped book.
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices

The 2026 Spring Budget in five minutes

On 13 April, the Government presented its Spring Budget. In an uncertain international situation, Sweden continues to stand strong with an economy that is trending upward. The budget includes measures worth SEK 7.7 billion in 2026 and focuses on building a stronger and more secure Sweden.

Illustration: Government Offices

Protecting the 2026 elections

The Swedish electoral system is fundamentally robust and difficult for antagonists to manipulate. Government agencies at central, regional and local level have extensive experience of conducting elections correctly, observing due process.

However, the current security situation, rapid pace of technological developments and experience from other elections in Europe have highlighted a need to increase resilience to foreign malign information influence ahead of the general elections on 13 September 2026.

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