The exercise would involve about 25,000 participants, from 12 countries in addition to Sweden.

“The pressures on society are great right now. Therefore, it is obvious and natural for the Armed Forces to adapt its operations, says Johan Svensson, who is the Armed Forces' production manager, in a press release.

It is unclear when the exercise will be carried out

The planning of the exercise has been going on for several years. Several authorities and several other countries were intended to participate in Aurora 20, and also included parts of the large total defense exercise 20.

When Aurora 20 can be implemented at this stage it is not clear:

- Now the Armed Forces is focusing on support for society and maintaining Sweden's preparedness and security, which is even more important when society is vulnerable and under great strain, says Johan Svensson in the press release.