FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces ready for submarine lease to Poland
FMV and the Swedish Armed Forces have signed an agreement on preparations for leasing the submarine HMS Södermanland to Poland, including training of Polish crew.
Source: fmv.seNewsroom
In brief
Short news from the Nordic defence sector, each linked to its source.
Increased training bonus for Home Guard soldiers
The Swedish Armed Forces are increasing the Home Guard's agreement bonus from SEK 875 to SEK 1,300 per agreement day, with retroactive payment from 1 January 2026.
Source: forsvarsmakten.seSwedish-Finnish mine clearance exercise underway in Västernorrland
Sweden and Finland are exercising joint mine clearance along the Norrland coast from 7 to 16 September 2026, with about ten vessels and elements against drone threats.
Source: forsvarsmakten.seDanish inspection vessel practises Arctic defence with NATO allies
The Danish inspection vessel Thetis is taking part in the Canadian-led exercise Nanook Tuugaalik together with units from Canada, France and the United States in Arctic waters.
Source: forsvaret.dkSweden summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires
On 3 August 2026, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires in Stockholm in connection with Russian attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine.
Source: regeringen.seSwedish Armed Forces and Police conduct helicopter exercise in Stockholm
On 24 July 2026, the Swedish Armed Forces and Police will carry out a helicopter exercise in central Stockholm during the morning and early afternoon.
Source: forsvarsmakten.seRecord-large class of students starts Arctic Basic Training in Greenland
38 students have begun the Danish Armed Forces' Arctic Basic Training in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, the largest class on the course to date.
Source: forsvaret.dkGovernment proposes new law on critical infrastructure
The Government has submitted a bill to the Riksdag on a new law intended to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure operators, as part of the EU's CER Directive.
Source: regeringen.seDanish brigade staff moves from Holstebro to Fredericia
The staff of the Danish Army's 1st Brigade will move from Holstebro to Ryes Kaserne in Fredericia from the start of 2027, according to the Danish Defence.
Source: forsvaret.dkNATO places signal battalion headquarters in Denmark
NATO has decided to place a new signal battalion headquarters with an associated support company in Haderslev, Denmark. The headquarters is to be fully established by 2029 at the latest.
Source: forsvaret.dk230 new second lieutenants commissioned at the Military Academy Karlberg
The Swedish Armed Forces have commissioned 230 new second lieutenants at a ceremony at the Military Academy Karlberg. Most of them completed the officers' programme, while 35 completed special officer training.
Source: forsvarsmakten.seDanish evaluation: drones confirmed in airspace incidents 2025
The Danish Defence Command has evaluated the response to aerial observations in Danish airspace in autumn 2025. The evaluation concludes that in several cases, drones were involved.
Source: forsvaret.dkDenmark participates in NATO exercise Baltops in the Baltic Sea
Denmark is training together with 16 NATO countries in the naval exercise Baltops in the Baltic Sea during June 2026. The frigate Absalon is part of the Danish force.
Source: forsvaret.dkFMV orders refuelling units from Danish supplier
FMV has ordered refuelling units for aircraft and helicopters from the Danish company HMK Bilcon. The order is worth approximately SEK 100 million.
Source: fmv.seDanish frigates fired missiles during Norwegian exercise Mjølner
The Danish frigates Iver Huitfeldt and Absalon took part in the live-fire exercise Mjølner in northern Norway together with Norway and Germany.
Source: forsvaret.dk