Swedish Gripens intercept Russian IL-20 in first NATO air policing mission
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets carried out their first interception mission under NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing (eAP)…
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French Air Force launches surprise dispersal drill and Sweden deployment
The French Air and Space Force simultaneously conducted two high-profile exercises demonstrating its operational versatility and strategic reach.…
Sweden deploys Gripens to Poland in first NATO Air Policing mission
Sweden has officially launched its first forward deployment under NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission, marking a significant milestone…
Sweden to deliver newly unveiled Tridon Mk2 air defense system to Ukraine
The Swedish government has announced a new military aid package to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses. The announcement, which…
Embraer secures first Northern European order for C-390 Millennium
Sweden has officially selected the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its new tactical transport aircraft, marking the first purchase…
Ryanair responds to Swedish aviation tax cut with more planes and flights
In response to the Swedish Government’s recent decision to scrap aviation tax in the country from July 1,…
Sweden military aid package to Ukraine includes preparation for Gripen transfer
The Swedish government has unveiled its 17th military aid package to Ukraine. Valued at SEK4.6 billion ($400 million),…
Stockholm Arlanda Airport temporarily closed after mysterious drone sightings
Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport (ARN), the largest airport in Sweden, was forced to temporarily close on the night of…
Sweden planning to scrap aviation tax to boost its air travel industry
Sweden will abolish its aviation tax from July 2025 in a bid to boost air travel. The…
Wizz Air to launch two new Malmö-Romania routes for autumn 2024
Wizz Air will launch two new nonstop services in autumn 2024 connecting Malmö, Sweden, to Bucharest and Iasi,…
NATO jets intercept unresponsive Russian fighters near Latvia
Two German Eurofighters and two Swedish Gripen fighters launched an alpha scramble to intercept two Russian Su-30 aircraft…
Swedish Air Force explores using Saab JAS-39 Gripen to launch nanosatellites
The Swedish Air Force (Svenska flygvapnet) is investigating a new use for its Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets:…
Philippine President OKs fighter jets order amid growing tensions with China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has given the go-ahead for the government to purchase multirole fighter jets amid…
US private space firm Firefly to launch satellites from northern Sweden
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) has announced a partnership with US private space company Firefly to launch satellites from…
Saab secures contract from Sweden for third GlobalEye aircraft
Saab announced on June 27, 2024, that it has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel…
Sweden retires veteran Saab 105 trainer after nearly 60 years of service
On June 18, 2024, The Swedish Air Force retired its veteran Saab 105 jet trainer. With this act,…
Russian Su-24 jet violates Swedish airspace, intercepted by Gripen fighters
A Russian Su-24 aircraft breached Swedish airspace east of the southern tip of Gotland on June 14, 2024. …
Sweden to provide Ukraine with first Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft
Sweden has announced it will donate two Saab ASC 890 Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft to bolster Ukraine’s air defense. …