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Sweden Armén / Swedish Army

The Army organises and trains ground forces and air defence units. In co-ordination with the Air Force and the Navy, Army units conduct domestic and international operations together with other nations, organisations and government agencies. The primary task of the Army's military units is to contribute to the defence of Sweden with our capacity to repel a similarly equipped opposing ground force. On Parliament's orders, our units must also be prepared to take part in military operations outside Sweden. In such cases, the Army contributes personnel and materiel. A number of army units are assigned to international force registers. Parts of these units serve within the auspices of military peacekeeping operations.

The Swedish Army trains land combat and air defence units which, in concert with Air Force and naval units, can be deployed operationally on both national and international missions. The Army's land forces are being reoriented towards an increasingly clear rapid-response, mission-oriented role which includes participation in international operations. The Army's international forces have to be ready, once parliamentary approval has been given, to participate in military operations beyond Sweden's borders. A number of army units have been included on international force registers. Parts of these units are on deployment in the context of peace support operations.

Sweden's security may be affected by crises outside the country's borders. This is one reason why army units participate in peacekeeping operations abroad and also practice with other countries. The Armed Forces cooperates and co-operates with other nations, in order to strengthen the collective ability to act together in the event of conflicts in the immediate area. It is based on the Nordic declaration of solidarity.

In order to make the right decision and act in the best way in a conflict, the army also trains hunters and intelligence soldiers. They can for a long time be behind an opponent's line to gather knowledge that gives other units a strength advantage.

Regardless of whether the opponent appears in cities, in the countryside or from the air, the ground defense will react and act immediately. When a threat is discovered, it is a few hours before soldiers are ready to face it. Both tactics and equipment are practiced and adapted to work in all conceivable environments and weather.

To be able to meet and quickly beat down an opponent, the ground defense is constantly practiced and developed. A number of different units and capabilities within the army work together so that the right capabilities are always available when Sweden's territory is threatened.