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| Swedish Fleet | |
|---|---|
| Svenska flottan | |
 | |
| Active | 1522–present |
| Country |  Sweden |
| Branch |  Swedish Navy |
| Headquarters | Haninge Garrison |
| March | "Kungl. Flottans Paradmarsch" |
| Anniversaries | 9 July (Battle of Svensksund) |
The Swedish Fleet (Swedish: Svenska flottan) is the naval warfare arm of the Swedish Navy, with an emphasis on sea control.
History
[edit]Foundation
[edit]The Swedish Fleet was established in 1522 during the Swedish War of Liberation. Its earliest mission was to protect maritime connections between the mainland and Österland.[1]
After the War of Liberation, the Fleet was rapidly expanded to meet operational demands, including naval battles, the interception of enemy merchant shipping, and the protection of Swedish overseas territories.[1]
Present
[edit]In line with its renewed role since the start of Swedish neutrality, the Fleet is equipped to defend merchant shipping and the coast against a foreign invasion. Since the end of the Cold War, it has also been equipped for international operations under the United Nations.[1]
Organisation
[edit]After the Coastal Fleet was disbanded in 1998, the Swedish Fleet has been organised into two naval warfare flotillas and one submarine flotilla:[2]
- 1st Submarine Flotilla located in Karlskrona
- 3rd Naval Warfare Flotilla located in Karlskrona
- 4th Naval Warfare Flotilla located in Berga
- Naval Warfare Centre located in Karlskrona
References
[edit]Sources
[edit]- E. W., Lars (16 Jan 2024). "Svenska flottan – femhundra år av segrar och bottennapp". popularhistoria.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 20 Feb 2026.
- SFHM (22 Feb 2023). "MARINBILAGA" (PDF). sfhm.se (in Swedish). National Swedish Museums of Military History. Retrieved 20 Feb 2026.