On August 28–29, 2026, Sweden deployed Gripen fighter jets, corvette warships, and military personnel to Finland at Helsinki's request to monitor and protect Finnish territory. The deployment responds to concerns that the Russia-Ukraine conflict is destabilizing NATO's northern border.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug 28 - Sweden's military will participate in the surveillance and protection of Finland's territory with Gripen fighter jets and corvette warship, at least until the end of 2026, Finland's defence forces said on Friday.
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Sweden will deploy Gripen fighter jets, naval vessels and other military units to Finland to help monitor and protect Finnish territory after Helsinki requested support near its border with Russia [breakingdefense.com#1][euractiv.com#1][helsinkitimes.fi#1][hs.fi#1]. Finland’s Ministry of Defence said the cooperation will improve its ability to detect and counter drones. SVT reported that the Swedi
Sweden responded to a request from Finland to strengthen air defense over fears that the Russia-Ukraine war is spilling into NATO's northern borders with Russia.
KYIV POST: Sweden to Deploy Gripen Jets, Warships to Finland https://www. kyivpost.com/post/83325 Sweden has agreed to deploy Gripen fighter jets, naval vessels, and military personnel to Finland until at least the end of 2026 to bolster the country’s territorial defense. The deployment, announced on Aug. 28, aims to enhance air surveillance and counter drone threats stemming from the Russia-Ukrai