
Swedish fighters will protect the logistics hub supporting Ukraine within the NSATU structures.
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Sweden is a full member of NATO and its air forces regularly participate in allied missions. These activities are part of the Agile Combat Employment concept.
The operation will involve aircraft and personnel of the 17th Air Wing from Blekinge. This will be the fourth NATO mission of Swedish combat aviation.
The Swedish machines are intended to support NATO's integrated air and missile defense. They will be subordinated to the NATO Air Operations Center in Uedem, Germany.
With combat aviation, Sweden contributes advanced capabilities to NATO's common air defense. Together with our allies, we protect the Alliance's airspace, and thus we are an important part of support for Ukraine, emphasized the commander of the Swedish Air Force, General Jonas Wikman, quoted by Försvarsmakten (Swedish Armed Forces).
Operations over Poland, the base will remain in Sweden
The main part of Swedish fighters will be based in Sweden. However, air operations are to be conducted over Poland. A smaller forward base will be established on Polish territory.
The mission is intended to protect the logistics hub through which military and civilian support for Ukraine is provided. The activities take place within the framework of NSATU - NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, a NATO structure coordinating security assistance and training for Ukraine.
Experience from previous operations
The Swedish Air Force announced that before last year's NATO tasks, it verified, among others: the ability to counter cruise missiles and drones and to refuel in the air after dark.
During previous missions, Swedish units also practiced with partners from other countries how to operate allied aircraft and operate from dispersed bases - in accordance with NATO's Agile Combat Employment concept.
In 2025, Swedish fighters already participated in missions over Poland: enhanced surveillance of NATO airspace and protection related to support for Ukraine. In 2026, the Swedish contingent was also on duty as part of NATO Air Policing over Iceland.

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