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NBG – the beginning of a wonderful friendship 6 July 201110:56 AM

Since last autumn, Croatia has contributed medical helicopters to the Nordic Battle Group: “Our participation in the Nordic Battle Group can be seen as one of many steps towards EU membership,” says...

Festive Finnish farewell 6 July 201110:44 AM

With a traditional march past, both on foot and in vehicles, the Finnish contingent marked the fact that the readiness period for the Nordic Battle Group will soon be over.

Estonia – a small country with great commitment 6 July 201110:20 AM

Paldiski lies fifty kilometres from the Estonian capital, Tallinn. It is a city probably best known for the large Soviet submarine base that was once there. Nowadays, Paldiski residents take pride in...

Experience gathered 6 July 201110:12 AM

On 1 July, the Nordic Battle Group concludes its state of readiness. During the time the work continued NBG11 obtained a lot of valuable experience. Much of this has already been put into practice and...

Countdown in Norway 6 July 20119:56 AM

Norway's contribution to the NBG consisted of 150 persons, representing a variety of functions and capabilities. In addition to helping with staff personnel for the NBG (F) HQ, the Norwegian...

UN Pilot Training Course on Protections of Civilians 5 July 20112:03 PM

The UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) conducts a pilot training course/workshop with Member States’ training experts to test the newly developed training modules and exercises on the...

SWEDINT courses NATO accredited 16 June 20112:29 PM

The Swedish Armed Forces International Centre (SWEDINT) was established in 1993 and is recognized as a NATO accredited PfP Training and Education Centre (PTC) since 1999. The main focus of SWEDINT is...

IntPAO at SWEDINT 16 June 20112:20 PM

Sunday 15 May fifthteen students from nine different nations began studying at the International Public Affairs Officer Course (IntPAO) at SWEDINT, under the umbrella of NORDEFCO.

Naval Pentathlon – day two 16 June 20119:49 AM

The second day of the international competition in Naval Pentathlon started with seamanship race and was followed by utility swimming. A new world record was reached in the swimming pool by Carolina...

Naval Pentathlon in Berga – day one 15 June 20112:41 PM

The first day of the international competition in Naval Pentathlon is now ended. The day consisted of Obstacle race on gravel and Lifesaving race in the water.