Swedish JAS 39 Gripen and allies monitor Russian submarine on route into the Baltic Sea. Photo: Swedish Armed Forces.
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Swedish fighter jets tracking Russian submarine in the Kattegat
On Friday, Swedish Armed Forces' fighter aircraft, JAS 39 Gripen, intercepted a Russian Kilo-class submarine in the Kattegat. Together with allies, the Swedish Armed Forces are now monitoring the submarine’s continued route into the Baltic Sea. The operation is part of our routine activities, which maintain the Armed Forces’ strong situational awareness in our immediate area and ensure Swedish and allied territorial integrity.
