Director of Military Intelligence and Security (Sweden)

The task includes leading and producing the National Intelligence Unit (Nationella underrättelseenheten, NUE) with the support of the Chief of Armed Forces Training & Procurement.

The task includes supporting the Chief of Joint Operations with follow-up and analysis of external developments abroad.

The Director of Military Intelligence and Security shall exercise the employer's duties and powers for the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service unit at the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, including defence attachés, and for the NUE with the support of the Chief of Armed Forces Training & Procurement.

The task includes recruiting, training, equipping and leading and distributing the work, taking into account requirements for maintaining preparedness and carrying out operations.

The Director of Military Intelligence and Security shall support the Government Offices in matters relating to crypto operations and other signal protection activities.

Major General Gunnar Karlson (left) as Director of Military Intelligence and Security in 2014.