The government has decided that the Swedish National Defence Radio Establishment (Försvarets radioanstalt, FRA) will take over responsibility for the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) from 1 November 2024. The decision means that the NCSC will be led by a director appointed by the government, announced Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), the Minister for Civil Defence, together with FRA's Director General, Björn Lyrvall, during a press conference.

The decision places the NCSC within the FRA, aiming to enhance national cybersecurity. The government has also allocated 50 million SEK in the 2025 budget proposal to support FRA's efforts in developing the NCSC and creating a more effective and outward-facing cybersecurity centre, according to a press release from the Ministry of Defence.

The decision is part of the government's broader investment in cybersecurity, which totals 196 million SEK. In addition to FRA's expanded responsibility, it also includes improvements in operational cyber capabilities, expanded support services, and initiatives to increase awareness of cyber threats in society.