Sweden

Swedish Fighters Intercept Russian Jets Near Border

Sweden said Saturday it had scrambled two pairs of JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets a day earlier to intercept two Russian combat aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea near its airspace.

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Sweden Says Russia May Test NATO ‘Cohesion’

Russia could make military "advances" against NATO countries relatively soon if the Kremlin found the timing favorable, Sweden warned.

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Elbit Systems Ties Together 120 Nodes in Landmark Digital Combat Network Test

A 120-node digital combat network was put through live trials by Elbit Systems Sweden, linking soldiers, sensors, and platforms into a shared battlespace.

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US Army Orders Combat Vehicle Sim Kits From Saab

Saab has received a $22.4-million contract to provide Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System base kits for the US Army.

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NATO Bolsters Defenses Around Sweden and Finland

NATO ground forces on Saturday started operations aimed at boosting defenses around Sweden and Finland, two of its newest members, the alliance said.

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Brazil May Purchase 20 More Fighter Jets From Sweden

Brazil wants to acquire 20 additional Gripen fighter jets, made by Swedish defense company Saab, on top of the 36 it already has.

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Ukraine to Buy Up to 20 Gripen Jet Fighters, Sweden to Donate 16

Ukraine plans to buy up to 20 latest model Gripen fighter jets and Sweden will donate 16 older models to boost its air defense.

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World’s First Drone-Based Airborne Early Warning System Completes Maiden Flight

Two defense giants have joined forces for a milestone flight of what they describe as the world’s first unmanned airborne early warning solution.

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‘Confusing’: NATO Allies Sound Out US on Trump’s Troop Moves

NATO's European members scrambled Friday to get clarity from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on troop shifts by Washington, as they sought to placate President Donald Trump's ire on Iran ahead of a July summit.

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Sweden to Buy Four Frigates From France’s Naval Group: PM

Sweden's government said Tuesday that it would buy four new frigates for its navy from France's Naval Group in what it called "a very large international defence-industrial deal."

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