Pål Jonson
Minister for Defence of Sweden, Moderate Party
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Pål Henning Jonson, born 1972, is a Swedish politician representing the Moderate Party who has served as Sweden’s Minister for Defence in Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s cabinet since October 2022. His tenure has coincided with a significant shift in Swedish security policy, including the country’s accession to NATO. He has been an active voice on European defence cooperation and support for Ukraine.
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As Sweden’s Defence Minister, Jonson oversees the supply of Swedish military systems — including artillery, air defence, and armoured vehicles — to Ukraine, making him a key figure in the broader debate over how advanced European defence technology is being tested in modern warfare.
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