General Owe Erik Axel Wiktorin (born 7 May 1940) is a retired Swedish Air Force officer. Wiktorin had a distinguished military career, culminating in his role as Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His tenure faced significant challenges due to the changing global security landscape following the end of the Cold War. Wiktorin advocated for a more realistic defence posture in Sweden, recognizing the evolving nature of threats and the erosion of former Soviet military power. He pushed for the modernization of the Swedish Armed Forces to adapt to these changing circumstances.
Another major challenge was the restructuring of Sweden's defence organizations, resulting in a unified defence force. During this period, Wiktorin highlighted the limitations of European military capabilities and emphasized the need for Europe to develop a self-reliant defence strategy. Despite facing budget cuts and economic pressures, Wiktorin remained committed to advancing Sweden's defence capabilities. His leadership left a lasting impact on the country's defence policies and structures, shaping its response to evolving security challenges.
General Owe Erik Axel Wiktorin (born 7 May 1940) is a retired Swedish Air Force officer. Wiktorin had a distinguished military career, culminating in...
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at the Artillery Yard in Stockholm by the Supreme Commander, general OweWiktorin on 30 April 1996. It was used as corps colour by FJS until 1 July 2000...
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proposed by the then Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces General OweWiktorin to be placed as a military advisor to the Swedish UN Ambassador Peter...
1994 7 years, 272 days Army Ingvar Carlsson Carl Bildt 8 Wiktorin, OweGeneral OweWiktorin (born 1940) 1 July 1994 30 June 2000 5 years, 365 days Air...
at the Artillery Yard in Stockholm by the Supreme Commander, General OweWiktorin on 30 April 1996. It was handed over to the Uppsala Air Force Training...
at the Artillery Yard in Stockholm by the Supreme Commander, general OweWiktorin on 30 April 1996. It was used as corps colour by FJS until 1 July 2000...
cabinet in a government appointed committee of inquiry led by General OweWiktorin in 2003, resulting in a report suggesting a change in legislation (SOU...
Army Division 1993–1996 Succeeded by Sven-Eric Andersson Preceded by OweWiktorin Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces 2000–2003 Succeeded by...
the Artillery Square in Stockholm by the Supreme Commander, general OweWiktorin on 30 April 1996. It is drawn by Bengt Olof Kälde and embroidered by...
Preceded by Bror Stefenson Chief of the Defence Staff 1987–1991 Succeeded by OweWiktorin Preceded by None Middle Military District (Milo M) 1991–1994 Succeeded by...
September 1988 Succeeded by Adolf Radauer Preceded by Carl Björeman Commanding General, Southern Military District 1988–1992 Succeeded by OweWiktorin...
had completed the largest encirclement in history: the Battle of Kiev. Owing to the 2nd Panzer Group's southward turn during the battle, the Wehrmacht...
been split into four different organisations owing to faulty conclusions drawn from the Winter War. Owing to a lack of coordination in close support operations...
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