Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences

Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences

The Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences or "Kungl. Krigsvetenskapsakademin", founded in 1739 by King Frederick I, is one of the Royal Academies in Sweden. The Academy is an independent organization and a forum for military (army and air force) and defence issues. Membership is limited to 160 chairs under the age of 62.

See also

*Society and Defense
*Swedish Army
*Swedish Air Force

External links

* [http://www.kkrva.se/ Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences] - Official site


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