Sweden will send Saab Gripen combat aircraft to Poland, marking its first overseas air-defense deployment in support of NATO operations. Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced on March 6 that the Swedish Air Force will deploy up to eight Gripens for two NATO air-defense missions, including protection for Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine. This mission represents the first time Swedish combat aircraft will participate in NATO Air Policing from allied territory, with operations set for April to June 2025. In addition to the Gripens, Sweden will also contribute Saab 340/ASC 890 Erieye early warning aircraft, S 102B Korpen intelligence-gathering planes, and Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules transport aircraft. The deployment highlights Sweden’s deepening integration into NATO defense efforts following its recent accession to the alliance.
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