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Sweden to deploy Gripen jets, corvette to aid Finland

8/28/2026

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Sweden will deploy Gripen jets and a corvette warship to protect Finland until end-2026.
Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Sweden answered Finland’s request to boost air defence amid deteriorating security.
Finland’s military said Swedish equipment will strengthen air surveillance and free Finnish forces to repel violations.
Sweden may also provide ground-based anti-drone systems under the agreement.
Saab secured a 1.2 billion-crown ($126 million) order from Finland for RBS 70 NG portable air-defence missiles.

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Sweden will deploy Gripen jets and a corvette warship to protect Finland until end-2026.
Defence Minister Pal Jonson said Sweden answered Finland’s request to boost air defence amid deteriorating security.
Finland’s military said Swedish equipment will strengthen air surveillance and free Finnish forces to repel violations.
Sweden may also provide ground-based anti-drone systems under the agreement.
Saab secured a 1.2 billion-crown ($126 million) order from Finland for RBS 70 NG portable air-defence missiles.