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Current research
The Swedish Defence University's digital lecture series Current Research is aimed primarily at personnel within the Swedish Armed Forces and others with an interest in defence-related research.
In this series, our researchers share practice-oriented research findings and insights relevant to the various activities of the Swedish Armed Forces. The lectures will be published continuously from autumn 2025 onwards and will also be available on our Youtube channel.
Focus on: Drone warfare
The war in Ukraine is driving new trends in drone warfare
Viktoriya Fedorchak, Associate Professor of War Studies, explains how Ukraine’s limited conventional air capabilities have forced rapid innovation. One clear trend is the proliferation of drones across all domains. In English with English subtitles.
More episodes in the series
Professional military training in Ukraine
Viktoriya Fedorchak, Associate Professor of War Studies, shares insights into how Ukraine's professional military education is evolving in real-time during ongoing wars. In English with English subtitles.
Multi-domain operations
John Nisser, Captain and Doctor of War Studies, outlines the emergence of multi-domain operations and what they entail in a NATO context. In Swedish with Swedish subtitles.
Cohesion in combat
How is cohesion built within military units? This is a question Daniel Smith, Captain and Doctor of war wtudies, has explored in his research, including through field studies in Ukraine. In Swedish with Swedish subtitles.
Military doctrines
John Nisser, Captain and Doctor of War Studies, explains why military organisations do not always follow their doctrines, and which factors can increase the likelihood that doctrine is actually implemented. In Swedish with Swedish subtitles.
Victory in combat
Lars Henåker, Lieutenant Colonel and Doctor of war studies, has conducted research into the factors that influence the outcome of combat and what increases the likelihood of victory in battle. In Swedish with Swedish subtitles.
Russia's view of future warfare
Oscar Jonsson, researcher at the Department of war studies, discusses his ongoing research into how Russia’s view of future warfare has evolved as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. In Swedish with Swedish subtitles.