Event c16fc6e5-9635-42d4-8361-8c1631c887e8

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Status: Approved Confidence: Low Category: Uncategorized Country: Sweden Country: Latvia

Source: https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/sweden-to-sen...

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Event Time

1y ago

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1mo ago

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1mo ago

Summary

Headline: Sweden to send NATO military battalion to Latvia

Short Summary: Sweden announces deployment of a NATO battalion to Latvia, contributing up to 500 troops and military hardware in 2025.

Description

The Swedish government will send a battalion to the NATO Multinational Force in Latvia as part of Sweden's contribution to NATO following its accession, with a deployment expected by early 2025 including 400-500 troops and military vehicles.

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The Swedish government will send a small battalion to the NATO Multinational Force in Latvia as part of the country’s contribution to the transatlantic alliance, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Thursday.

According to Kristersson, Sweden will soon achieve 'full military integration' with NATO, and as part of the country’s contribution to the alliance, the newest member will contribute some 400-500 troops to the multinational NATO force in Latvia by early 2025, along with a Stridsfordon 90 fighting vehicle, a Pansarterrängbil 360 all-terrain vehicle and a Leopard tank.

The Swedish Armed Forces will now be tasked with preparing the Swedish contribution, said Sweden’s prime minister.

Source

https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/sweden-to-send-nato-military-battalion-to-latvia/