Vice Chairman Spokesperson Major Joshua Pena provided the following readout:
PENTAGON — Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Christopher J. Mahoney met with the Chief of Defence Staff of the Swedish Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Carl-Johan Edström at the Pentagon 8 December 2025.
During their engagement, the leaders discussed regional security developments in the Baltic Sea and Arctic regions, ongoing military cooperation with emphasis on Sweden’s NATO integration, and opportunities to further strengthen bilateral capabilities, including enhanced interoperability and defense industrial base collaboration. The United States and Sweden share a strong defense partnership grounded in shared democratic values and a commitment to regional and global security.
This close military cooperation enhances deterrence, counters disinformation and violent extremism, and addresses malign activity across Northern Europe. The Joint Force remains committed to deepening cooperation with the Swedish Armed Forces in support of shared security and strategic objectives.