Sweden’s Psychological Defense for NZ | Auckland News

Sweden’s defense advisor Jan Eldeblad is urging New Zealand to create a psychological defense agency, modeled after Sweden’s 2022 launch, to combat rising “grey zone” operations and disinformation from hostile states. Drawing lessons from Ukraine, Eldeblad champions rapid, adaptive decision-making and a “total defense” strategy blending military and civilian efforts. He highlights how even Swedish units are pushing for faster command structures, proving change is possible with strong backing. Meanwhile, former officer Graeme Doull proposes an agile, commercial-speed tech acquisition body to bridge the gap between hardware and expertise, while Dr. Del Carlini calls for a complete naval overhaul centered on maritime drones—emphasizing agility over tradition in modern warfare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2fe667cf53e69cef