Aurora 26 enters final phase amid high defense spirit in Dalarna

The military exercise Aurora 26 is underway with over 18,000 participants from 13 countries. In Dalarna around 600 soldiers are taking part as the drill enters its final phase.

The exercise takes place on land, at sea and in the air. A large share of the activities unfolds in southern Sweden, on Gotland and in the Baltic Sea.

Company commander Johan Nestor said during a visit near Rommehed that most of the battalion has been activated for the Dalarna part.

In total about 600 soldiers are training alongside international forces during Aurora 26.

Makala yanayohusiana

Dalarna sports gala at Magasinet in Falun: athletes honored with awards amid performances by Jesper Lindell and Linda Bengtzing.
Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Dalarna sports gala honors region's athletes at Magasinet

Imeripotiwa na AI Picha iliyoundwa na AI

Dalarna's sports gala took place for the second year on Wednesday evening at Magasinet in Falun, awarding prizes in eleven categories for 2025 achievements. Performances by Jesper Lindell and Linda Bengtzing lifted spirits, despite the shadow of Leksands IF's relegation from SHL.

Swedish combat vehicles and Dutch Apache helicopters simulate an attack at Revingehed in Skåne as part of the major Aurora 26 exercise. The drill involves 18,000 participants from Sweden and allies, running until May 13. Russia's war in Ukraine drives the heightened Nato focus.

Imeripotiwa na AI

During the large military exercise aurora 26, Swedish conscripts trained casualty transport and care aboard a hercules plane in uppsala together with american and dutch soldiers.

A military exercise is underway in Gimo and Österbybruk in Östhammars municipality. Conscripts are practicing patrolling with dogs for the first time, including Arvid Wadman who tracks planted finds in the forest. The exercise involves the F16 air wing and runs from March 2 to 6.

Imeripotiwa na AI

More police are needed in Dalarna, so for the first time, buses are being organized to take applicants to Stockholm for tests. Isabel Ornby, a police officer in Avesta, hopes to fill the buses with more applicants over 30.

Three hairdressing students at Praktiska gymnasiet in Falun are disappointed with the call to muster. They fear conscription will disrupt their training. This year, 741 youths from Dalarna are summoned to muster.

Imeripotiwa na AI

The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has arrived in Malmö as part of a NATO exercise. The 261-meter-long vessel is drawing enthusiasts eager for a glimpse of the massive ship. Police and military police are preparing for the approximately 2,000 crew members granted shore leave in the city.

Jumamosi, 2. Mwezi wa tano 2026, 02:05:30

Multiple forest fires erupt across Sweden amid ongoing SMHI warnings

Jumanne, 21. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 17:52:49

Display pilots train Gripen jets over Uppsala

Jumatatu, 13. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 08:55:47

Region Dalarna criticizes SOS for unnecessary ambulance helicopter alarms

Jumatano, 8. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 17:37:44

Dalarna's ambulance helicopter marks ten years as lifesaver

Jumamosi, 4. Mwezi wa nne 2026, 09:11:27

Chaos on A6 area in Jönköping after motor show

Alhamisi, 26. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 10:18:37

Dalarna sports gala 2026 awards eleven prizes at Magasinet

Alhamisi, 26. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 09:42:02

Nuclear drill Havsörn concludes in Uppsala county

Jumatatu, 23. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 14:52:18

Polisregion Bergslagen drills war scenario in largest total defense exercise

Alhamisi, 19. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 07:18:19

NATO exercise Steadfast Dart trains emergency in Bergen

Jumatano, 11. Mwezi wa pili 2026, 09:04:17

NATO's Allied Reaction Force reaches Baltic Sea faster than planned

 

 

 

Tovuti hii inatumia vidakuzi

Tunatumia vidakuzi kwa uchambuzi ili kuboresha tovuti yetu. Soma sera ya faragha yetu kwa maelezo zaidi.
Kataa