Sweden Defense Minister

Stockholm ready to shoot down Russian jets and drones

Sweden is prepared to use force, including shooting down aircraft, if necessary, to defend its airspace, the country's Defense Minister Pål Jonson told daily tabloid newspaper Aftonbladet on Sept. 22, commenting on repeated violations of the EU’s airspace by Russian drones and jets.

23 September 2025, 09:48 AM

Sweden to provide Ukraine with artillery and radar support

Sweden will supply Ukraine with 18 Archer self-propelled artillery systems and 5 Arthur radar stations as part of the 18th military aid package, Defense Minister Pål Jonson wrote on X on March 13.

14 March 2025, 08:57 AM

Arming Ukraine could take up to two years – Sweden’s Defense Minister

22 May 2024, 02:48 PM

Swedish DM suggests his country might send additional Patriot systems to Ukraine

Sweden could provide Ukraine with additional Patriot air defense systems, suggested Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson, AP news agency reported on April 22.

22 April 2024, 06:52 PM

NATO to establish new HQ in southern Finland — 140 km from Russia

NATO plans to open a headquarters in the city of Mikkeli in southern Finland, Finnish publication Iltalehti reported on April 9, citing Norwegian Defense Minister, Bjørn Gram.

10 April 2024, 09:15 AM

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