Sweden's military representative to NATO and the EU, Vice Admiral Jonas Haggren, visited the First Submarine Flotilla in Karlskrona on March 19, 2026, according to Swedish public broadcaster SVT. Haggren, who serves as Sweden's military representative in Brussels, was conducting unit visits in the Blekinge region during the week. During his visit to the naval base in Karlskrona, Haggren met with conscripts training aboard submarines and future ship commanders.
'It's important to stay informed about the activities out in the units,' Haggren reportedly stated. He emphasized that the situation in the Baltic Sea is highly relevant, noting that the navy and air force conduct daily operations to provide situational awareness around the Baltic region. The commander of the First Submarine Flotilla, Paula Wallenburg, described Haggren's visit as valuable, stating it provided insights into Sweden's contributions, particularly the navy's impact and delivery within NATO.
It's important to stay informed about the activities out in the units
Following his submarine flotilla visit, Haggren continued to the Blekinge Air Force Wing, F17, later that day.
He emphasized that the situation in the Baltic Sea is highly relevant, noting that the navy and air force conduct daily operations to provide situational awareness around the Baltic region
The commander of the First Submarine Flotilla, Paula Wallenburg, described Haggren's visit as valuable, stating it provided insights into Sweden's contributions, particularly the navy's impact and delivery within NATO