Sweden plans to re-establish a northern regiment

One of five re-established regiments will be based on Arvidsjaur, and Defense Minister Peter Hultquist discussed closer cooperation in the north with Finland and Norway.

By Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer October 19, 2020
2022

Sweden’s plans to increase defense spending and capabilities includes adding more troops in the nation’s North.

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