Sweden to deploy Gripen fighters for NATO mission over Poland
Sweden will contribute Gripen fighter jets to a NATO operation over Poland from October 2026, supporting the Alliance’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence and...
Nordic Air Forces deepen integration at NATO’s new CAOC Bodø
Air Force representatives from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden met in Bodø from 25 to 28 August to advance the Nordic Airpower Concept...
Poland scrambles fighter jets for second consecutive day to intercept Russian aircraft
Poland deployed fighter jets for the second consecutive day to intercept Russian military aircraft operating over the Baltic Sea, amid heightened tensions between NATO...
Swedish Air Force marks centenary with major Stockholm flyover
The Swedish Air Force marked its 100th anniversary on 1 July with a large-scale ceremonial flyover over Stockholm Castle.
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Swedish Gripen jets scrambled twice after Russian military aircraft activity over Baltic Sea
The Swedish Armed Forces have confirmed that their Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) units were activated twice on Friday, deploying JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets...
Planet Labs releases first images from new Pelican satellites, including Sweden’s first military satellite
Planet Labs has released first-light imagery from its latest “Pelican” satellite launch, marking a milestone in both commercial Earth observation and European defence space...
Sweden confirms Russian drone breach during French aircraft carrier visit
The Swedish Armed Forces has confirmed that a Russian drone conducted an unauthorised flight over Swedish territory during the recent visit of the French...
Near-miss over Skavsta triggers investigation after TCAS alert and crew injury
A serious near-collision between a Norwegian Boeing 737-800 and two Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen jets occurred on 18 June 2025 during the...
Sweden enters a new era of air defence with Gripen E introduction
The Swedish Armed Forces have officially inducted the JAS 39 Gripen E into operational service, marking a major milestone in Sweden’s defence modernisation. The...
Sweden orders four Embraer C-390 Millennium as part of joint European procurement; contract includes seven additional options paving the way for future acquisitions
The Kingdom of Sweden acquired today four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract also includes seven additional purchase options, paving the way...
Sweden scrambles fighter jets for first time under NATO command to intercept Russian aircraft
On April 24, Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets were scrambled from Poland for the first time under NATO command to intercept a Russian...
Sweden confirms purchase of four Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft
Sweden has officially committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer, securing production slots. The announcement was made at LAAD Defence &...
Swedish and Russian accounts diverge over Baltic Sea air incident
Swedish Perspective: On Tuesday, Swedish Jas 39 Gripen jets intercepted and visually identified two Russian Tu-22 Backfire bombers escorted by two Su-27 Flanker...
Sweden orders 12 additional Black Hawk helicopters
Sweden has announced the purchase of an additional twelve "Helicopter 16" units (Lockheed Martin Sikorsky UH-60M, also known as Black Hawk) for the Swedish...
Finland and Sweden enhance NATO Air Policing in Baltic Sea
On July 15, NATO’s Combined Air Operation Centre (CAOC) in Uedem, Germany, reported the detection of two Russian fighter aircraft flying over international waters...
Russian military plane violates Swedish airspace and is intercepted
A Russian Su-24 plane (NATO code "Fencer") violated Swedish airspace near Gotland's southern tip on a Friday afternoon, according to the Swedish Armed Forces....
First joint NATO mission for Spain and Sweden: a historic aerial collaboration in Lithuania
Spain and Sweden marked a historic milestone as they jointly participated in their first NATO mission in Lithuania. The mission saw an Airbus A400M...
Saab secures contract for Swedish future fighter concept studies
Saab has been awarded a contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for conceptual studies on future fighter systems, spanning from 2024 to...
Swedish Gripen conduct first visual identifications over Baltic Sea as NATO member, together with Belgian and German allies
Following Sweden's recent NATO membership, its air force engaged in multiple encounters with Russian planes over the Baltic Sea. The incidents involved Swedish Jas...
Swedish Armed Forces upgrade Gripen fighter jet
Gripen C/D and Gripen E will fly together
JAS 39 C/D and JAS 39E get new functionality and changed delivery plans after FMV renegotiated the...