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Home Guard holds major defense exercise in Västerbotten

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Home Guard holds major defense exercise in Västerbotten
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  • Home Guard's Västerbotten Battalion conducting large total defense exercise in Umeå and other municipalities during weeks 21-22.
  • Military transports and drone flights may occur throughout Västerbotten.
  • Exercise aims to strengthen total defense by integrating military and civilian resources.

The exercise involves military transports that may occur throughout the county, and drone flights may also take place, the municipality said. Residents may notice increased military activity, including convoys and low-flying drones, as the battalion practices coordination with civil authorities. The exercise aims to strengthen Sweden's total defense capabilities by integrating military and civilian resources.

Specific details about the exercises and which other municipalities are participating have not been disclosed.

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