Röjdykare
| Navy EOD Division Röjdykarna | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1952 – present |
| Country |
 Sweden |
| Branch |
 Swedish Royal Navy |
| Type | Navy EOD |
| Role |
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Improvised Explosive Device Disposal Amphibious Warfare |
| Part of |
Swedish Royal Navy |
| Garrison/HQ |
Berga Karlskrona Naval Base Skredsvik |
| Engagements |
War in Afghanistan (2001–present) EUNAVFOR Northern Mali conflict |
The Swedish Navy EOD (or "Röjdykarna") are the clearance divers of the Swedish Navy. They are tasked with conducting with underwater Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) as well as EOD operations on land.
Activities
Personnel from the unit continuously participate in domestic EOD operations as well as providing support to Swedish and allied forces during operations abroad. Personnel from the Navy EOD Division have participated in EUNAVFOR, integrating with the Swedish Marine Boarding team. They have also done several deployments in Afghanistan as well as in Mali, embedding with line units to provide counter-IED support.
See also
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Norway – Norwegian Naval EOD Command -
United States – US Navy EOD -
Australia – Clearance Diving Branch
External links
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