Chief of Defence (Sweden)
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The Chief of Defence, formerly referred to in English as the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, is the highest ranked professional military officer in the Swedish Armed Forces. The chief o
General Michael Claesson in 2025
Command flag of the chief of defence.
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Michael Claesson
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Michael Claesson is a Swedish Army officer. He currently serves as the Chief of Defence since 1 October 2024. Claesson began his military career in 1984 as a tank commander. He advanced through variou
Chief of Defence (Sweden)
…chief of defence (and the charter for the Armed Forces) are prescribed in an ordinance issued by the Government. The present Chief of Defence, General Michael Claesson, took office on 1 October 2024. His appointment marked the adoption of the title "chief of defence" in English-language usage, in line with NATO…
Claesson (right) and Vetlanda municipal commissioner Klas Håkansson in September 2013.