Podcasts about Swedish Armed Forces

Gen. Michael Claesson, Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, joined Ryan during a visit to Washington to share how NATO has changed Sweden's armed forces as well as the details of their modernization, consolidation, and expansion efforts — on land, at sea, and in the air. They also discuss the challenges of mobilization in future wars defined by higher technology systems, training, working with industry, and how Sweden has learned from Russia's war against Ukraine. Claesson ends with his views on how he tries to shape Sweden's next generation of most senior military officers. 

Godfather of SURVIVAL Marcello Surjopolos, a survival specialist and preparedness expert joins HEROparanormal to discuss surviving in an emergency scenario. Marcello owns Thrivalist.com and FoodStorageDepot.com. His clients include the Navy Seals, The State of Texas, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Swedish Armed Forces, Redfora, and thousands of families like yours.

This week, Aebhric talks with Frida Svahn, a nurse from Sweden, who discusses her experiences teaching medical training in various countries and her work with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). She shares her journey from serving in the Swedish Armed Forces to becoming a nurse and her passion for working in austere environments. Frida highlights the importance of training the trainers and its impact in countries like Ukraine. She also mentions the upcoming National Seminar Exercise in Sweden and the role of MSB in civil defence and NATO. Frida advises new healthcare professionals interested in working in austere environments to invest in good courses, build a network, and stay motivated.   Takeaways Teaching medical training in austere environment is a rewarding experience that allows healthcare professionals to make a difference in countries like Ukraine. MSB plays a significant role in civil defence and NATO, providing training and expertise in emergency response and crisis management. Investing in good courses, building a network, and staying motivated are essential for healthcare professionals working in austere environments. Training the trainers is a force multiplier that spreads knowledge and skills to a larger population. Sweden's upcoming National Seminar Exercise will involve multiple nations, focusing on casualty move and patient flow management.

We're back! After a long hiatus, sharing military anecdotes from various listeners. We just want to advise too that this episode needs a trigger warning, as it does involve a death. The first story is from Duck Force One, recounting an incident where a tiny Indian conscript driving an XO's car in a convoy was hit by another car, leading to a humorous moment when 90 soldiers rushed to the scene. Snipars 0202 shares his experience in Finnish bootcamp, where he dealt with an irresponsible team member who caused a fire and later slept on duty. The incident led to a stressful interrogation but ended with a comedic weapon inspection moment. Typhoon_Delta tells about a field training exercise where he fell asleep during observation duty. Recon soldiers passed by without noticing him, teaching him a lesson about staying awake in the field. Artysupport7757 describes a tragic mishap during an artillery exercise that resulted in the death of an infantry officer due to a misfired phosphorus round. The incident led to significant changes in their unit and the end of 81mm mortar use. Cooked Parasite shares a light-hearted story from his service in the Swedish Armed Forces. During a cold and windy training session, his team had a humorous conversation about food while hanging high up in a tower, creating a memorable bonding moment. Average_Guy54 recounts his harrowing gas mask training experience. After several failed attempts to seal his mask and multiple exposures to CS gas, it was discovered that his canister was empty, leading to a final successful attempt with a borrowed mask. Remember to submit your stories at storiesaboutkevin@gmail.com

In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller shares the highlights of several interviews he conducted last month during AOC Europe 2024 from Olso, Norway. He is also joined by AOC Senior Analyst Matt Thompson, who attended the Directed Energy Professional Society (DEPS) Annual S&T Conference in Colorado Springs. Ken and Matt discuss some of the funding and development challenges facing the Directed Energy (DE) programs and how the EMSO community can help operationalize DE against emerging threats, especially in the Space domain. AOC Europe interviews include conversations with Lieutenant Colonel Erik Bamford, Branch Chief EW with the Royal Norwegian Air Force and member of the AOC Board of Directors; Colonel Josh Koslov, US Air Force, Commander of the 350 Spectrum Warfare Wing; Commander Gunnar Marcusson, Head of the EW Branch with the Swedish Armed Forces; Air Commodore Blythe Crawford from the Air & Space Warfare Center with the United Kingdom Royal Air Force, and Dr. Karen Haigh, a renowned expert on Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Systems.  To hear the full interviews along with booth spotlights from several exhibitors, visit and follow the AOC LinkedIn page.

RR The Wire 1730Z January 12, 2024PRECEDENCE: ROUTINE RRDTG: 173012Z JAN 24ICOD: 163012Z JAN 24CONTROLS: Public ReleaseQQQQBLUF: TEXAS SEIZES BORDER CROSSING. YEMEN VOWS RETALIATION FOR STRIKES. -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Middle East: Following major airstrikes within Yemen, Houthi forces have vowed to retaliate. A few hours after the American and British attacks, Yemeni forces conducted an attack on a commercial shipping vessel. The attack was unsuccessful as the missile fired at the vessel missed, splashing down within 500m of the ship.Around the region, an observable increase in rocket attacks originating from Hezbollah in Lebanon was noted last night, but no indicators of a major offensive effort are present yet.Europe: Panic buying is underway in Sweden following statements by government officials regarding the possibility of war. Defense Minister Bohlin stated that “there could be war in Sweden”. The Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces reinforced these statements, urging the public that “On an individual level, you have to prepare yourself mentally”. AC: Though these statements are not out of the ordinary considering events in Europe, hearing such blunt admissions by high-ranking officials has been shocking for many Swedes. There are no indicators that war will break out in Sweden imminently, but as tensions remain extremely high throughout the continent, general preparedness is a prudent goal for citizens to consider.-HomeFront-TX: Significant developments are underway at the southern border. The State of Texas has seized land surrounding the infamous Shelby Park in Eagle Pass. TX National Guard forces have deployed in positions so as to block federal CBP agents from accessing the border. The adjacent boat launch also used by CBP is also now off limits to federal agents.This move comes following months of federal agents cutting razor wire, removing barricades, and directly aiding and abetting illegal immigration. As a reminder, last week DHS officials confirmed that over 85% of all illegals encountered at the border are not currently being deported, but instead being released into the United States.Washington D.C. – Congress voices objection to not approving airstrikes in a nation the U.S. is not at war with. Questions also remain following Pentagon statements that SECDEF Austin allegedly approved the strikes from his hospital bed.Analyst Comments: Though tensions between agencies have been common at the southern US border for years, recent developments have shifted attitudes into more of an adversarial nature. As history has proven, the impacts that state vs. federal conflict can have are often underestimated before flashpoints occur. Likewise, the use of armed soldiers by both sides presents even more opportunities for substantial mistakes to be made.Following the strikes in Yemen, the main question remains: “What happens next?”. Yemeni forces will likely repair or replace damaged facilities and equipment over the next few weeks. Calling into question the philosophical nature of an air war, it is hard to argue that even substantial targeting within a nation will be totally successful. As such, Yemen will be quick to prove that the strikes did not remove all of their combat power, and will likely increase targeting of US Navy vessels in the region. Commercial shipping companies will likely be hesitant to resume operations as one airstrike is not likely to reduce Yemeni capabilities enough for ships to become confident in transiting the Red Sea. Especially considering the Houthis are now overly motivated to carry out strikes on commercial shipping, to reaffirm their military dominance in the region.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst: S2AEND REPORTNNNN

Thank you to Per Vestling and Oskar Svärd of The Swedish Armed Forces Adventure Team (SAFAT) for coming onto the show. The 2023 Adventure Racing World Champions Per and Oskar, alongside their teammates Malin Hjalmarsson and Team Captain John Karlsson, captured their 2nd championship in the last three years at the ARWS World Championship held in Kouga, South Africa in October 2023. Shownotes: https://www.facebook.com/swedisharmedforcesadventureteam/https://arworldseries.com/https://orienteer.co/

Tony Ingesson fortifies the academic landscape as an Assistant Professor of Intelligence Analysis at Lund University in Sweden. Seasoned by military service in the Swedish Armed Forces, his experiences now fuel his academic pursuits. Tony's research orbits around real-world problems; his Ph.D. in Political Science, for instance, was on tactical decision-making in combat scenarios. Nowadays, he brings similarly energetic curiosity to unconventional fields of research, such as applying intelligence analysis to cancer treatment strategies. Tony's work is, hence, a cocktail of multi-disciplinary scholarship, practical experiences, and an unwavering passion for exploration.-----------Click on the links below to read some of Dr. Ingesson's incredible work in applying intelligence analysis.Wargaming cancer: a strategy for future precision oncology?The Politics of CombatAnticipating the Zombie Apocalypse: Using Improbability to Teach Intelligence AnalysisBeyond Blame: What Investigations of Intelligence Failures Can Learn from Aviation SafetyInnovators, Copycats, or Pragmatists? Soviet Industrial Espionage and Innovation in the Military Aerospace Sector during the Cold WarClandestine communications in cyber-denied environmentsLund University-----------Get your discount on a brand new BlendJet2 by going to our link: https://zen.ai/analytics12subscribe and follow us: https://linktr.ee/AucoinAnalytics---------------------Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on the podcast 'This Week Explained' are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any organization or entity. The information provided on the podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice or a substitute for independent research and analysis. Each individual listener should research and identify their own opinions based on facts and logic before making any decisions based on the information provided on the podcast. The podcast hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken by individuals based on the information provided on the podcast.

Kim Chakanetsa talks to two women who've chosen a life not on the ocean wave, but under it. Chief Petty Officer Sara Ryman is currently serving on board a submarine in the Swedish Navy as a sonar officer. She operates the kind of equipment that's essential to a submarine's ability to track other vessels underwater, while remaining undetected. Lieutenant Commander Rochelle Egan leads a team of engineers and technicians who maintain the Royal Canadian Navy's Atlantic submarine fleet in tip top condition. She joined the submarine service in 2015, where she became the first female Combat Systems Engineering Officer to serve on Canada's Victoria Class submarines. Produced by Fiona Clampin. (Image: (L) Lieutenant Commander Rochelle Egan, credit Sailor First Class Bryan Underwood/Royal Canadian Navy (R) Chief Petty Officer Sara Ryman, credit Försvarsmakten/Swedish Armed Forces.)

Visit: https://genn.cc for more information or https://patreon.com/genncc Contents with Timestamps Hybrid Warfare 01:35 Resilience targeting 4:35 Politics, economics and fossil fuel interests 5:30 Sources of disinformation are a national security threat 8:00 Cyber Aggression 9:00 Climate migrants and nationalist politics 10:30 Tackling societal breakdown due to climate resilience failure at source 12:40 Local knowledge versus models and remote assessments CUT Dependency on fossil fuel supports regimes responsible for disinformation 14:40 Geoengineering, risk and attribution CUT A UN Security Council Specifically for Climate Change 17:35 Opportunities for positive diplomatic solutions | Building trust in time 19:10 Planning a pragmatic route to the future from Phase Zero 21:08 In this episode of Shaping The Future, I am speaking to Global Security expert, Dr Chad Briggs at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Chad advises many global organisations on the intersection between climate change and national and regional security issues. His clients include the US State Department, US Air Force, the Swedish Armed Forces, the European Union, as well as US Dept of Energy, among others. Chad explains the linkages between climate change and hybrid warfare situations that are going on now and will continue to pose a massive threat to societies around the world. These include government level sources of disinformation, such as the Global Warming Policy Foundation in the UK or the Heartland Institute in the US, who are funded by fossil fuel interest groups to sow doubt and chaos that drive us further down the road of climate catastrophe. I want to thank the Global Military Advisory Council on Climate Change (GMACCC) for their help in organising this series of interviews with security experts. The next interview will be with former Obama White House advisor and Head of the US National Security Council for Climate, Alice Hill about her new book due out in September. Additional segments on Geoengineering and models versus first-hand knowledge from this interview with Chad will be available later this week to Patreon backers via GENN.cc. This will be accompanied by an overview of the forthcoming interviews and reflections on key points that are emerging from the series. Thanks for listening to Shaping The Future - you can subscribe on Youtube or any podcast channel and sign up for email updates on GENN.cc. I will also be covering COP26 in Glasgow and conducting interviews with a wide range of participants. So do stay tuned and if you can, please support my work via Patreon. You can also subscribe via the Cambridge Climate Lecture Series at climateseries.com

Sweden will remove its coronavirus ban on visits to elderly care homes starting next month as the number of new infections continue to fall. Families are ecstatic about the news but what happens if the virus begins spreading in the homes once again? Health and government officials say they are prepared for that possibility. And this week, a parliamentary committee that was supposed to shape Sweden's future immigration policy has instead driven a wedge between the the governing Social Democrats and their partners the Greens. We take a closer look at what went wrong and what could happen next. And if you saw soldier running around Stockholm this week, don't panic! It was just a drill as the Swedish Armed Forces grapples with a changing security situation in the region. Frank Radosevich frank.radosevich_ii@sverigesradio.se

"Andreas has a B.Sc. degree in Physical Exercise and Business Administration from Portland State University, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and is a former Sergeant of the Swedish Armed Forces. Andreas has worked in various roles in the Fitness and Health industry before joining Exxentric in 2013 heading up the North American operations." -via exxentric.com. Joe and Andreas talk the benefits of using the kBox4, as well as their other products.

In this episode we explore the nature vs. nurture debate in one of humanities closest companions – Dogs! Why do they do the things they do? Are their behaviours hardwired into their DNA? Tune in and listen to Dr Juliane Friedrich, Dr Pamela Wiener and Dr Marie Haskell as they discuss complex genetic behaviour traits in German shepherd dogs, collaborating with the Swedish Armed Forces, and how their research has shaped the way they view their own pets behaviour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lotta Moberg is a Macroeconomic Analyst for William Blair’s Dynamic Allocation Strategies (DAS) team. She has a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University and earned her BA in Economics from Lund University (Sweden). Prior to joining the DAS team, Lotta worked in Russia for the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and in Kosovo for the Swedish Armed Forces. She has published articles on special economic zones, tax benefits, tax competition, and municipal bankruptcy. Lotta's book The Political Economy of Special Economic Zones: Concentrating Economic Development is available at your favourite online store. Check out www.economicrockstar.com/lottamoberg for all the links, books and resources mentioned by Lotta in this episode. Never miss a show by subscribing on Apple Podcasts and if you'd like to support the show for as little as $1 per month, please visit www.patreon.com/economicrockstar.  

Swedish rock star Nina Söderquist has toured with Björn Skifs (Blue Swede, “Hooked on a Feeling” 1974) and Badrock, rocking arenas around the world. During her 25 years in the industry, Nina has lived and worked all over the world. She says she started as an entertainer at age 12 performing in a talent show but my nickel says she was born singing. Nina has worked with dance bands, soul, jazz, pop and cover bands, to finally landed in rock music. Her big breakthrough came in autumn 2007 in London when she took a lead role as Lady of the Lake in Monty Python's musical Spamalot. Her music speaks for itself and the below links will take you there. Nina is a “field artist” as a captain in the Swedish Armed Forces.  She has entertained troops from several countries internationally performing in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Liberia and Mali. On September 22nd, 2017, Nina and friend Björn Skifs released the duet Goodbye, written by Nina. We were hoping to get the exact definition of "ooga chucka" from Nina but that may remain a mystery until lead vocalist Björn makes an appearance on the Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show.

Swedish rock star Nina Söderquist has toured with Björn Skifs (Blue Swede, “Hooked on a Feeling” 1974) and Badrock, rocking arenas around the world. During her 25 years in the industry, Nina has lived and worked all over the world. She says she started as an entertainer at age 12 performing in a talent show but my nickel says she was born singing. Nina has worked with dance bands, soul, jazz, pop and cover bands, to finally landed in rock music. Her big breakthrough came in autumn 2007 in London when she took a lead role as Lady of the Lake in Monty Python's musical Spamalot. Her music speaks for itself and the below links will take you there. Nina is a “field artist” as a captain in the Swedish Armed Forces.  She has entertained troops from several countries internationally performing in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Liberia and Mali. On September 22nd, 2017, Nina and friend Björn Skifs released the duet Goodbye, written by Nina. We were hoping to get the exact definition of "ooga chucka" from Nina but that may remain a mystery until lead vocalist Björn makes an appearance on the Better Each Day Podcast Radio Show.

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a lady who has been wowing the theatre world in London's West End and rocking arenas all over the world for the last few years. During her 25 years in the industry, she has lived and worked all over the world, first starting as an entertainer at Sunwing performing with dance bands, soul, jazz, pop and cover bands, to finally landing bigtime in rock music. But it hasnt been instant success and for many years she worked as a backing singer for many of  Sweden's most popular singers, dreaming of the time that she could push them out of the spotlight and truly show what she could do. On February 2, 2008, she found the door that could allow her talent to shine big-time when she won the Swedish talent show West End Star onTV. The prize for winning was the leading role as "Lady of the Lake" in the London West End production of the Monty Python musical Spamalot. She moved to London to play the lead, which at that time was the biggest role played by a Swedish performer in the West End for a very long time, and made over 500 performances In July of that year she was back in Sweden leaving the London stage for a while, and performed a song at the popular Swedish television show Allsång på Skansen, where she was approached by the BBC to compete in the UK Eurovision selection event; she declined the offer. But this is not just the story of a lady working hard and getting a break in the business, as today's guest is also someone who loves to give back and entertain audiences that perhaps are not her target audience, such as appearing in Afghanistan, Kosovo, Liberia and Mali for the Swedish Armed Forces. So has this always been a passion, even as a small girl, or did she just find something that she could do very well? And what has the been the hardest part, the struggle to get there, or to stay there? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Nina Soderquist. Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weighty topics with Nina Soderquist such as: How she looks back she can clearly see the dots joining up her life, and loves the fact that her future is a walk into the unknown. Scary sometimes but something that she relishes. Why she wishes that she had got a better manager in the early days of her life, as her journey to success would have been so much shorter. How she listens to her own songs, and sometimes appreciates them, but struggles to get past the critic in her. She allows the audience to show her what is good or not. and lastly…. Why she rarely sings away from the stages of the world, and has never ever done karaoke in her life.....shock!!!  

Sweden has responded to a changing security situation in Europe by increasing its military spending, reintroducing conscription and hosting large-scale exercises. It has also stationed troops back on the strategically important Swedish island of Gotland, in the middle of the Baltic Sea, for the first time in more than a decade. While Sweden is not a NATO nation, NATO and Sweden have a strong partnership and actively work together in peace and security operations, and for both, providing security in the Baltic Sea region is a priority. Footage includes shots and interviews from various locations in and around the island of Gotland. Teaser: Learn why Sweden has remilitarized the island of Gotland, how the Swedish Armed Forces are improving their military capability, and about Sweden and NATO’s strong partnership in the Baltic Sea region.

In September 2017, Sweden hosted Exercise Aurora, its largest military exercise in nearly 25 years. The exercise involved nearly 30 per cent of the Swedish Armed Forces, as well as troop contributions from NATO Allied and partner countries - which joined on a bilateral basis. The goal of the exercise was to build a stronger defence and increase capability to face an attack. As well as taking place in Stockholm and Gothenburg regions, the exercise featured air, land and sea assets on the island of Gotland and in the Stockholm archipelago. Aurora also featured collaboration between the military and the civilian emergency services. Footage includes various shots of exercise Aurora in locations across Sweden. Teaser: Sweden has hosted its largest military exercise for almost 25 years. Exercise Aurora involved air, land and sea assets, and focused on defending the Baltic Sea region together with NATO Allied and partner countries.

En intervju med Jari Palonen - en av de största inom svensk multisport. De senaste åren har Jari varit något av en frilansande multisportare och tävlat med såväl Thule och Swedish Armed Forces som Team Haglöfs Silva - vi pratar om hur det är att hoppa in och leverera i långa tävlingar med kort varsel. Vi pratar även om Jaris barndom och uppväxt som på väldigt många vis skiljer sig avsevärt mot de flestas barndom. Vi pratar om Jaris förhållande till vatten, om att drunkna tre gånger, om att skada ryggen och att ta sig tillbaka och om att springa en hel dag med en pinne i hälsenan. Bildbevis kommer till de som lyssnar genom acasts app! Intervjun är inspelad på Clarion Sign i Stockholm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Katherine Blakeslee has worked in international development beginning at the International Planned Parenthood Federation in London. On her return to the United States, she joined the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) where she has held a number of senior positions. Sahana Dharmapuri is an independent gender advisor with over a decade of experience providing policy advice and training on gender, peace, and security issues to USAID, NATO, The Swedish Armed Forces, The United States Institute for Peace, international development consulting firms, and NGOs. Sally Engle Merry is a senior scholar at the Wellesley Centers for Women and the Silver Professor of Anthropology at New York University. She is also the Faculty Co-director of the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice at the New York University School of Law and past president of the American Ethnological Society.

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