Pål Jonson
@PlJonson
Minister for Defence, Sweden 🇸🇪 - Moderat och försvarsminister. Jag ansvarar själv för kontot. För frågor om statsrådsuppdraget kontakta Regeringskansliet.
Sweden will host continued trade negotiations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China early next week. The two countries’ willingness to meet here to try to reach an agreement is a positive development. The discussions primarily concern relations between…
Sweden joins the EU in condemning the malicious activities by Russia´s GRU against our nations. We express our full solidarity with the United Kingdom and denounce the tangible threat Russia poses to the security of the UK and its partners, including the EU.
Russia’s hybrid attacks won’t go unanswered. The EU, UK & partners continue to take coordinated action, including with sanctions. We will use all available tools to protect our institutions, infrastructure, and democracies. Statement on behalf of EU27: europa.eu/!mgYVJv
I welcome President Trump’s important decision to make it possible to deliver more advanced weapons to Ukraine and to significantly increase the economic pressure on Russia. As one of the biggest donors to Ukraine, and together with our NATO allies, Sweden will continue to…
Had the opportunity to meet President Gustavo Petro during F-AIR Colombia. A valuable exchange that reinforces the ties between Sweden and Colombia. We discussed interest in Swedish fighter aircraft and opportunities for defence industrial cooperation.🇸🇪🇨🇴
Sverige lägger nu den största beställningen på artilleriammunition sedan 1980-talet. Det handlar om över 5 miljarder till Rheinmetall & Nammo som går till artillerigranater och drivladdningar. Det stärker Archer-systemen och ökar försvarets uthållighet med leveranser redan i år.
Satsningarna på luftvärn fortsätter. Idag har FMV tecknat kontrakt på 1,5 miljarder för fler moderna robot 70 NG. Systemen har mörkersikte och kan skjuta ner drönare, helikopter och robotar på kortare avstånd. Foto: Försvarsmakten
In The Hague for NATO’s Summit at critical juncture for Euro-Atlantic Security. Sweden’s key priorities for this Summit are: 1. A united NATO is a strong NATO - especially important in this current security situation 2. Europe needs to take a greater responsibility for its own…