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Swedish secret agent's 15th century castle up for auction

Society: 13 Oct 09
A 15th century castle in southern Sweden belonging to a man who once supplied secret Russian technology to the Swedish military, is set to go up for auction in November. READ »

Swedish arms maker battles for lost contract

Politics: 8 Jul 09
Controversy is mounting following the Swedish military’s recent decision to pass over a local supplier of armoured vehicles in favour of a Finnish company, a move resulting in major job losses for Swedish firm Hägglunds. READ »

Thailand to delay Gripen purchase: report

Business & Money: 22 May 09
The difficult economic situation in Thailand may scuttle the country’s planned purchase of Saab Jas-Gripen fighter planes. READ »

Military agencies threatened by 3 billion kronor in cuts

Politics: 15 May 09
Sweden’s leading defence research agency and primary military procurement body should be shuttered as part of an effort to reduce the country’s military spending, according to a new report. READ »

Anger over Norway's fighter plane rejection

National: 21 Nov 08
A former Saab executive lashed out at the Norwegian government on Friday over its handling of a decision to reject the Gripen in favour of the American F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. READ »

Sweden develops transportable airport

Science & Technology: 6 Nov 08
Sweden’s military is testing a mobile airport in the north of the country which it hopes to deploy in the wake of natural disasters at home or overseas. READ »

Swedish Air Force in big Saab order

Business & Money: 8 Jul 08
Swedish aerospace company Saab has received a 574 million kronor ($95.5 million) order from the Swedish Armed Forces for equipment for its Gripen fighter planes. READ »

Swiss looking at Gripen purchase

Business & Money: 24 Jun 08
Switzerland is considering buying the Jas Gripen aircraft from Sweden. READ »

Green light for Gripen fighter sale to Thailand

Politics: 25 Jan 08
Concerns over Thailand's political situation have made the 3.8 billion kronor controversial. READ »

Jas fighter almost shoots down Swedish civilian aircraft

National: 15 Oct 06
A Swedish civilian aircraft was almost shot down by a Czech Jas fighter plane near the Vidsel base in Norbotten, northern Sweden, it has been revealed. READ »

Few details about Stockholm bombs

National: 29 Aug 06
Little information has emerged about two suspicious items found outside the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration in Stockholm on Monday, although a far-left group has claimed responsibility. READ »

Stockholm police analyse suspected bombs

National: 28 Aug 06
Part of Östermalm was cordoned off on Monday afternoon as police removed two suspected bombs from outside the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. READ »

Hungary receives Gripen jets

Business & Money: 30 Mar 06
Hungary took delivery of their first five, out of a total of 14, Jas 39 Gripen fighter planes on Thursday. The planes were formally handed over by defence minister, Leni Björklund. READ »


Blog Update: Julie's Nordic Island

20 March 11:34

Let the Multitude Bloom »

"Recently I’ve been thinking of how much mental space we could create if we collectively agreed to get rid of stereotypes. All of those small compartments we walk around with in our heads would suddenly be cleared away and we’d feel so much lighter. Just think of all of that space for real new perceptions..." READ »

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