On Monday, 2 February, a group consisting of six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen aircraft landed at Keflavík Air Base, Iceland. During February–March, the Swedish Air Force will contribute to NATO’s incident preparedness, NATO Air Policing. This is the 55th rotation for Iceland—the first for the Swedish Air Force and for Skaraborg Air Wing F 7.
In-depth Study of the Service Branch’s ActivitiesDuring the autumn, Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess has complemented her officer training within the Swedish Armed Forces with an in-depth study of the Air Force’s operations.The Crown Princess has gained insight into both the practical and strategic work carried out within the branch. The programme, conducted by the Swedish Air Force Air Warfa
The Swedish Armed Forces ”Christmas tree flights” will this year have guest appearances by our Nordic colleagues and allies from the Armed Forces of Denmark and Finland. This year the JAS 39 Gripen E will lead one of the formations for the first time.
Since Sweden’s NATO membership the collaboration between the Nordic Air Forces have deepened further as part of the Nordic Air power concept.
Media are invited to follow the exercise during the evening of 19th May with continuation during the early hours of the 20th May. The event will be concluded Monday AM.
As the Swedish Air Force joins NATO’s enhanced Air Policing Mission in Poland, media are invited to participate at the ceremony at Malbork Air base on April 1st.
For the first time, the Swedish Air Force will participate in NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing Mission with fighter jets deployed to an allied nation. A Swedish Fighter Squadron including support personnel will participate in NATO’s enhanced Air Surveillance and Quick Readiness Alert (QRA) activities in Poland.
