On Friday, the Swedish Air Force's Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) conducted two scrambles with JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to intercept Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea near Swedish airspace.
The two incidents occurred in the southern and eastern parts of the Baltic Sea and involved one Russian Su-24 and one Russian Su-34.
The Swedish QRA responded swiftly upon detecting the Russian
On Sweden’s National Day June 6, a ceremony was held in Boden to mark the establishment of NATO’s latest multinational force – Forward Land Forces Finland (FLF FIN) – with representatives from the Swedish Armed Forces, Finnish Defence Forces, NATO and specially invited guests.
Sweden will donate JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighter aircraft to Ukraine. This was announced during a press conference at the Uppland Air Force Wing (F 16), the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson. This support will be of major importance in Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s full-scale invasion.
The Swedish Armed Forces invites the media to a press briefing on board the corvette HMS Härnösand on Tuesday, May 19, at 14:00.Following a government announcement earlier that day, there will be opportunities to interview the Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Johan Norlén, as well as members of the ship's crew. The corvette will be moored at Skeppsbron in central Stockholm, berth 105.Please register yo
Ceremony for the establishment of NATO’s Forward Land Forces – Finland. The Swedish Armed Forces have the honour of inviting media to the historic ceremony marking the establishment of NATO’s Forward Land Forces – Finland. Boden, Sweden, 6 June 2026
Sweden is currently conducting exercise Aurora 26 - rehearsing the reinforcement and defence of Gotland and the Baltic Sea together with Danish, American, British, and Ukrainian forces. The military exercise marks a historic development as Sweden conducts exercise Aurora for the first time as a NATO Ally.
Ramstein, Germany - The Swedish Air Force, supported by NATO Allied Air Command (NATO AIRCOM), will host a media event at the Norrbotten Wing, Kallax Air Base, on 16 June as part of Ramstein Flag 26 (RAFL26).
