AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGripen for Ukraine: Sweden is preparing to transfer JAS 39 Gripen C/D jets to Ukraine, with PM Ulf Kristersson expected to announce the decision May 28; talks are also set to begin on a possible future sale of the newer Gripen E/F, potentially funded via EU loan support. Baltic security drills: In Sweden’s Exercise Aurora 26, Ukrainian drone operators trained alongside allied forces as the Baltic region’s security picture worsens, with the drill framed as deterrence against Russia. Tech and AI debate: Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch rejected Pope Leo’s criticism of AI in warfare, arguing Europe needs its own capabilities as rivals use the technology; Mistral also announced a new data centre in France. Sweden’s cloud push: Tele2 and Scaleway are launching a sovereign European cloud and AI service in Sweden, with a major energy-sector organisation as the first customer. Local transport: Navan added more than 20 Swedish rail carriers (including SJ and VR) to its platform, aiming to make Stockholm–Copenhagen and domestic rail bookings easier for travellers. Public health study: A Swedish study of 1,800+ infants found no vitamin D deficiency, but some intake was too low, following mandatory fortification changes in 2018. World Cup squad shock (sports): Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman left out injury-prone Jeremie Frimpong while including Memphis Depay after a return from a thigh issue.
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