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Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman is chief of the Swedish Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Swedish air chief talks next-gen warplane, Gripen’s anti-drone role

Military OperationsWeapons & EquipmentPolitical-MilitaryHybrid

Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman, commander of the Swedish Air Force, discusses the modernization of the Air Force, the development of next-gen fighter capabilities, and the increasing defense budget. He highlights the Gripen fighter jets' role, particularly in electronic warfare and countering drone threats, while identifying Russia as the primary security threat. Sweden aims to enhance its NATO contributions and maintain operational readiness.

Source: Defense NewsMon Dec 22 2025
Ireland's Eamon de Valera, standing at left, center, addresses the Council of Europe in 1949. Right of de Valera are, from left: Ernst Wigforss and Karl Wistrand of Sweden, and Terje Wold of Norway. In row in front of de Valera is Britain's Winston Churchill (back to camera). (Jean-Jacques Levy/AP)

The American who was held in Ireland’s WWII internment camp — twice

Roland 'Bud' Wolfe, an American pilot, was interned in Ireland after his Spitfire crashed on November 30, 1941. He was part of the 133 Eagle Squadron and made several escape attempts from the internment camp before being released in 1943. Wolfe later served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

Source: militarytimesMon Dec 22 2025
Bundeswehr orders 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from KNDS

Bundeswehr orders 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from KNDS

Weapons & EquipmentOperational

The Bundeswehr has ordered 84 RCH 155 wheeled howitzers from KNDS, indicating an enhancement of their artillery capabilities.

Source: Army TechnologyMon Dec 22 2025
Sweden to upgrade Patria XA 203 vehicles with new capabilities

Sweden to upgrade Patria XA 203 vehicles with new capabilities

Weapons & EquipmentOperational

Sweden plans to enhance the capabilities of its Patria XA 203 military vehicles through upgrades.

Source: Army TechnologyMon Dec 22 2025
A South Korean Air Force F-15K fighter jet releases a Taurus missile during a drill off the country's western coast on Sept. 13, 2017. (South Korea Defense Ministry via AP)

Sweden hastens Gripen deep-strike punch with Taurus missiles

Weapons & EquipmentMilitary OperationsOperational

Sweden is accelerating the integration of Taurus missiles with its Gripen aircraft, enabling deep-strike capabilities earlier than expected. This development represents a significant shift in Sweden's military strategy, moving towards offensive operations.

Source: Defense NewsMon Dec 22 2025
Army tosses out its Spiritual Fitness Guide after four months

Army tosses out its Spiritual Fitness Guide after four months

Political-MilitaryStrategic

The U.S. Army has decided to discontinue its Spiritual Fitness Guide after four months of use, indicating a shift in policy.

Source: Task & PurposeSat Dec 20 2025