500 years of the Navy – Half a Millennium of People, Sea and Conflicts

Technical visions and the importance of engineering to become superior to a possible enemy. Continuous development is required to meet new threats and adapt the equipment to new tasks.

The navy does not only operate near the Swedish borders. The navy's presence abroad is highlighted.

Hårsfjärden Catastrophe. Three destroyers sank off Märsgarn (Berga) and several sailors and officers died. What just happened?

The Secret City. The importance of the naval city of Karlskrona for the history of the navy. Karlskrona was built because Sweden needed a naval port that was ice-free throughout the year. This was to ensure that the ships could be at sea all year round.

It is easier to look back 500 years than to look a few days ahead. The security situation can change quickly and it is important to always be prepared for the unpredictable.