Ireland: Garda team observes Europol’s simulated counter-terrorism naval exercise

The Garda Emergency Response Unit observed a week-long simulated counter-terrorism naval exercise organised by Sweden and the EU police agency Europol. Ten member states took part in the various exercises, and three states — including Ireland — were there as Read More …

Sweden: Live hand grenade found in apartment in Västerås

A live hand grenade has been found in an apartment in Västerås, the police report. The National Bomb Protection Unit has been at the scene. The hand grenade is believed to have been thrown into the apartment through a window. Read More …

Sweden: Military sprayed PFAS directly into the countryside for decades

For decades, the Swedish Armed Forces shot PFAS-containing firefighting foam directly into the countryside near an air force base in the country’s south. And in a secret recording, the then-boss of that base in the town of Kallinge says he Read More …

Canadian Armed Forces Builds Readiness And Leads Allies In Modern Training At Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will host military members from Allied and partner countries at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown for Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER from October 16 to 29, 2025. Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER is the CAF’s premier multinational Counter-Improvised Read More …

Rescue Borealis exercise boosted Europe’s preparedness for security threats

The heightened security situation highlights the need for preparedness in both the Baltic Sea and Euro-Arctic regions. This was the key message from the international Rescue Borealis 2025 field exercise held in Oulu this week. EU Commissioner responsible for preparedness, Read More …

Sweden: Suspect detained for attempted murder after explosion in Malmö apartment

A man in his 20s was arrested during the night and detained after a decision from the prosecutor. He is suspected of attempted murder and a crime against the law on explosive and flammable goods. It is unknown what has Read More …

Sweden: Five explosions reported in Malmö over the past week

Malmö, Sweden has been hit by a wave of bombings – at least five explosions have occurred during the past week. Several residential areas have been damaged, but no one has been arrested yet. Police suspect the incidents are linked Read More …

Ukraine: Europe largely fills the US aid withdrawal, lead by the Nordics and the UK

Aid flows to Ukraine shifted significantly in March and April 2025. While the United States allocated no new aid during this period, European countries increased their support. As a result, Europe has, for the first time since June 2022, surpassed Read More …

Sweden contributes SEK 4.8 billion to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capability

The international community has established a number of funds and initiatives for the procurement of materiel and equipment to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capability. Sweden provides support to several of them. On 22 May, the Government instructed the Swedish Armed Forces Read More …

Sweden: Suspected explosion caused car fires in Malmö

A suspected detonation occurred in a car in Malmö on Sunday night. When police arrived at the scene, the car was on fire, but the damage to the car makes it looks like there was an explosion. Another car was Read More …

Sweden to provide over €7 million for drone and mine clearance coalitions for Ukraine

The Swedish government has instructed the Swiss Armed Forces to make payments to coalitions of forces and assets in the areas of demining and unmanned aerial vehicles under the Ramstein format. According to a statement by the Swedish government this Read More …

Sweden: One person injured in explosion in Uppsala

A powerful explosion occurred at midnight at a multi-family house in central Uppsala. Windows were blown out and a door was completely destroyed. One person was injured by glass splinters. The National Bomb Squad has been there and investigated the Read More …

UAE places 19 individuals, entities on its Local Terrorist List

The UAE has decided to add 19 individuals and entities to its Local Terrorist List for their links to the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood organisation. This decision has been made under Resolution No. (1) of 2025 issued by the UAE Cabinet, Read More …

Sweden: Three arrested after explosion in Malmö

Three people in their 20s have been arrested after an explosion at a property near Valdemarsro in Malmö’s outskirts. Someone has placed some kind of homemade bomb, says Thomas Paulsson, officer on duty. No one was in the residence, a Read More …

Ukraine: Eight International Coalitions provide military assistance to Ukraine

Eight capability coalitions, each comprising between six and 21 countries, are actively assisting in addressing specific needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform. The Ministry noted that in September Read More …

Sweden: Malmö apartment catches fire after overnight explosion

Police are investigating an explosion and subsequent fire in an apartment building in Malmö last night. A man sustained minor injuries when he jumped from the balcony, police say. The incident is being investigated as attempted murder. Read more… Source: Read More …

Sweden jails 3 over explosives planted at Israeli defense firm

A Swedish court on Thursday jailed three men for planting explosives outside an Israeli military technology firm in Gothenburg in June, the ruling said. Two insulated flasks packed with plastic explosives were found outside the offices of Elbit Systems, known Read More …

Ukraine: Drone coalition to allocate €1.8 billion for Ukraine’s Armed Forces this year

This year, countries in the international drone coalition will allocate €1.8 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umierov revealed that this decision was communicated by partners from Latvia, which co-leads the drone coalition with Read More …

Ukraine: Veterans and people with disabilities to be involved in demining

The Ministry of Defense is implementing a program to engage veterans and people with disabilities in demining. Veterans and people with disabilities will be involved in the cleanup and demining of territories. One of the main goals of mine action Read More …