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international1 year ago

Sweden and Finland Urge Citizens to Prepare for Potential Conflict

Sweden and Finland, recent NATO members, have issued updated guidance to their citizens on how to prepare for war and other crises, amid heightened tensions due to the Ukraine conflict. The guidance includes stockpiling essentials like water, diapers, and medication, and offers advice on dealing with power cuts, communication outages, and extreme weather. Sweden's updated brochure, distributed to five million households, emphasizes war preparedness and includes new advice on evacuation and crisis management. Finland has also released similar crisis guidance, following similar actions by Norway and Denmark.

via CNN|
#civil-defense#finland#international
international1 year ago

Nordic Nations Boost Crisis Preparedness Amid Rising Tensions

Sweden and Finland are urging their citizens to prepare for potential war amid heightened security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sweden is distributing five million pamphlets titled "If Crisis or War Comes," advising on emergency preparedness, while Finland has launched a new crisis preparedness website. Both countries have recently joined NATO, abandoning their long-standing military non-alignment.

via Barron's|
#finland#international#nato
international1 year ago

Nordic Nations Urge War Preparedness Amid Rising Tensions

Sweden, Finland, and Norway have released updated guidance for their citizens on how to prepare for war and other crises, reflecting heightened security concerns due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sweden's pamphlet, "If the crisis or war comes," will be distributed to households, while Finland has opted for a digital version to save costs. Norway has also issued a similar guide, emphasizing self-sufficiency for a week. These updates highlight the Nordic countries' efforts to bolster civil defense and preparedness amid changing global security dynamics.

via BBC.com|
#civil-defense#finland#international
international-relations2 years ago

Swedish Youths Flood Helpline After Minister's War Warning

Swedish youths flood mental health helplines after civil defence minister warns of potential war, urging citizens to join voluntary defence organisations amid rising tensions in Europe; warnings come amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Sweden's application to join NATO; concerns also raised about domestic issues including gang violence and terror threats; Turkey's delay in ratifying Sweden's NATO membership due to concerns about Kurdish militants; Ukrainian President Zelensky seeks support from Baltic states amid intense Russian shelling.

via Daily Mail|
#international-relations#nato#sweden
military2 years ago

Fighter Jets Successfully Land on Highways in World Firsts

Two F-35A Lockheed Martin fighter jets from the Royal Norwegian Air Force have successfully landed on a motorway in Finland, marking the first time this version of the F-35 has landed on a road. The ability to land on motorways and small airfields increases the jets' survivability in times of war, as they are vulnerable on the ground. This development comes as Finland, which shares a border with Russia, plans to purchase 64 F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin.

via Yahoo News|
#f-35a#fighter-jets#military