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.
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).
During the Swedish-led exercise Aurora 26 - U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Multi-Domain Command – Europe will conduct a training event with Micro High-Altitude Balloons in coordination with NATO Allies in early May.
The activity supports ongoing experimentation with emerging technologies and allows Soldiers to validate procedures for launching, monitoring, and recovering high-altitude platforms
The Swedish Armed Forces has invited the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ contribution to exercise AURORA 26 to be conducted within the framework of JEF-Ukraine Enhanced Partnership.
“NATO’s Forward Land Forces [FLF] in Finland is the Alliance’s foremost line of defense in the north,” says Swedish Colonel Daniel Rydberg, who will take command of the FLF with Sweden as a Framework Nation this summer. “We stand together with Finland and our allies to deter and defend in the High North.”
From 27 April to 13 May, the Swedish Armed Forces will conduct Aurora 26, the largest national military exercise of the year. Executed in close coordination with allied nations and Ukraine, the exercise will rehearse operational defense plans and strengthen security and stability in the Baltic Sea region.
On Friday, Swedish 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.
The Swedish Air Force Rangers are participating in the Danish exercise series Arctic Endurance 26 in Greenland. The unit redeployed last week using transport aircraft from Sweden to strengthen security in the area and to practice the defense of NATO’s northern flank.
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.
The 71st Battalion of the South Scania Regiment is currently undergoing training and joint exercises in preparation for their next deployment to Latvia, where it will join NATO’s multinational brigade. The battalion will bring with it a new capability in the form of the self-propelled anti-aircraft gun vehicle LVKV 90, which will enhance the brigade's sensor coverage and the ability to engage aeri
On the 3rd of September, the Swedish Armed Forces invite media representatives to observe training activities in the Stockholm Archipelago as part of Archipelago Endeavour 2025 (AE25).
The event offers a unique opportunity to follow the exercise up close, gain insight into the development of future amphibious warfare, and experience the latest technology firsthand.
Archipelago Endeavour 2025
The Swedish Armed Forces are joining the NorthStar innovation program, led by Telia and Ericsson, thereby gaining access to cutting-edge 5G technology. The aim is to test new solutions that can strengthen Sweden's national defence capability. The focus lies on enhancing communication, logistics, and security – while also advancing Sweden's communications capabilities and operational effectiveness
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.
On October 23 and 24, the Swedish Armed Forces invites the media to visit the South Skåne Regiment and the battalion that will be deployed in Latvia as part of NATO's Forward Land Forces early next year. This troop contribution is Sweden’s first as a member of the alliance.
The FLF Latvia force consists of approximately 600 personnel and will be part of a 14 nation strong brigade led by Canada.
On Tuesday 23 April, NATO military planners, under the leadership of the Joint Forces Command Brunssum, will visit the island of Gotland. The aim of the visit is to synchronize and coordinate the planning process between NATO and the Swedish Armed Forces.
NATO and Sweden (the most recent NATO ally) continue the process of practical planning necessary to ensure well aligned and capable processes
