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Myndigheten för civilt försvar (MCF)

Swedish government agency for civil defense and societal preparedness

mcf.se

Headquarters: Karlstad, Sweden
Founded year: 2009
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 1,600–5,000
Industry: National Security & International Affairs

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Latest news about Myndigheten för civilt försvar (MCF)

In short: MCF increased support for Ukraine, launched the SE-Alert system, and deployed aircraft to combat wildfires across Europe.

Company announcements

Yesterday MCF

MCF begins system integration for SWEN as planned

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency has signed a contract with Capgemini as the system integrator. SWEN will replace Rakel in 2030 and is based on 5G standards.

August 24 MCF

MCF increases support for Ukraine by over one billion SEK

The agency opens a project office in Kyiv and strengthens cooperation. The support covers rescue, mine clearance, healthcare, energy, and critical infrastructure.

August 16 MCF

MCF supports Belgium with aerial firefighting from Sweden

The Queen visited the personnel and aircraft on site during the operation to combat the forest fire in the High Fens nature reserve. The organization expresses pride in European cooperation.

July 16 MCF

MCF has produced guidance on lightning safety for events

The guidance contains advice on safe locations, weather monitoring, responsibilities, and planning for interruptions.

Media coverage

April 21 Dagens industri

Alarm: Serious gaps in Sweden's digital defense

Despite growing threats and new legal requirements, Sweden's digital defense stands on shaky ground. A new report from the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency states that...

April 14 Regeringen.se

The government is taking measures to protect operational systems from cyber threats

The threat picture against Sweden has increased for a longer time and foreign powers are changing and specifying their attempts at cyber attacks, among other things...

March 12 Mynewsdesk

So the work with the refurbishment of the country's shelters continues | The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency

The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency is the leading, directing and coordinating authority in civil defence.

March 7 Sveriges Radio

Authority chief: "Must prepare ourselves for a long, drawn-out war"

The Swedish people must be prepared for a war that could last for three years. That is what Mikael Frisell, Director General of the re-established Authority for...

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