The Royal Swedish Academy of Military Sciences annually awards prizes to people who have made significant contributions to total defense, and also awards the Tibell Prize, named after the academy's founder, for the best article in our journal.
Rewards
The following people have been awarded by the Academy and the Lars and Astrid Alberger Foundation in 2024:
The member Thomas Horberg is awarded the gold medal, size 8, and 25.000 kronor from the Lars and Astrid Alberger Foundation for his commitment and meticulous work, which has contributed significantly to the academy's development in several areas. His insightful and knowledgeable contributions have been crucial to ensuring that the academy is equipped for the future.
Head of Research and Department Henric Ostmark has been awarded the 8th size silver medal and 25.000 kronor from the Lars and Astrid Alberger Foundation for his groundbreaking research efforts at FOI/FOA. During his 40-year career at the agency, Henric Östmark has mastered the breadth of subject matter and scientific depth within explosives to great benefit to the defense and security areas in Sweden and internationally.
Production Manager Filip Hammarstrom has been awarded the silver medal of the 8th size and 20.000 kronor from the Lars and Astrid Alberger Foundation for his efforts in the Armed Forces regarding the introduction of a new cryptosystem for secure speech within Sweden's total defense. With his tireless commitment and deep and broad expertise, he has driven the project to its goal.
The members Stig Rydell and Mats Olofsson has been awarded the silver medal, size 8, and 20.000 kronor from the Lars and Astrid Alberger Foundation for outstanding editorial work in producing the book "Drone/UAS technology and capabilities". The high quality of the book has contributed to its reaching a large readership and being well received. Member Mats Olofsson was unable to attend the ceremony.
Master Sergeant Lovisa Berg Nilsson has been awarded the Academy of Military Sciences' honorary mention for significant contributions to Defense Planning and the development of war capability at the Northern Military Region.
Lieutenant Colonel Claes Christensson has been awarded the Academy of Military Sciences' honorary mention for significant contributions within the intelligence and security services at the Northern Military Region.
The member Sven Christer Nilsson is awarded the Academy of Military Sciences' 8th-class gold medal for particularly meritorious work within the academy's field of activity, primarily for his excellent contributions as treasurer and member of the presidium.
Tibellus Prize
The Tibell Prize for 2024 was awarded to the member and the colonel Magnus Liljegren for the best article in the Academy's Proceedings and Journals. He is awarded a reward of 15.000 kronor from the Tibell Fund for the article Proposal for a strategy for decisions on the next combat aircraft system, introduced in HoT issue 3, 2023. With his clear problem statement, he captures the interest of readers. His analysis and argumentation clarify the connections between problem areas and problem statements. The award was presented by the Prime Minister at this year's gala gathering.
Click on each image for captions. The image at the top of the post shows standing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Thomas Hörberg, Henric Östmark and Filip Hammarström. In the rostrum is the Academy's permanent secretary Mats Ström. Mats Olofsson was unable to attend the ceremony, which is why there is no picture of him in the gallery. Photographer: Charlotte Brunzell.