The Swedish Armed Forces is a body subject to the Swedish Parliament and government. It is headed by the Supreme Commander who leads and supervises the Armed Forces through Armed Forces Headquarters.
Lieutenant General Michael Claesson to Become New Chief of Defence This Autumn 7 June202416:43 The government today appointed Lieutenant General Michael Claesson to succeed Micael Bydén as Chief of Defence when Bydén steps down from his position on the last day of September this year.
War veterans from the war in the former republic of Yugoslavia to be honoured on 29 May 28 May202414:52 On Wednesday 29 May, Sweden will honour all who have served in international missions on behalf of Sweden. This year’s Veterans Day will be held at the National Maritime Museum in Stockholm. It will be broadcast on YouTube and celebrated on several other locations all over the country.
Sweden's role in the alliance discussed with NATO’s Deputy SACEUR 3 May202415:04 On 2 and 3 May, Swedish Armed Forces’ Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Michael Claesson, held roundtable talks with Admiral Sir Keith Blount, NATO’s Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR).
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