Sweden’s air readiness carried out two interception operations on Friday with JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets after Russian military aircraft were detected over the Baltic Sea, in areas close to Swedish airspace.
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French Rafale intercepts Russia’s most advanced fighter jet over the Baltic Sea
The French Air Force has released images of a recent interception involving a Russian Su-35 fighter jet, considered the most advanced combat aircraft currently in service with Russia, during a NATO air policing mission over the Baltic Sea.
Read MoreVideo: French Rafale intercepts six Russian aircraft during NATO mission in the Baltic
French Rafale fighter jets were scrambled from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania to escort Russian aircraft operating in NATO’s area of responsibility over the Baltic Sea.
Read MoreSwedish fighters intercept Russian submarine en route to the Baltic Sea
The Swedish Armed Forces mobilized JAS 39 Gripen fighters on Friday to intercept and track a Kilo-class Russian submarine transiting through the Kattegat, a strategic area connecting the North Sea to the Baltic Sea.
Read MoreGerman soldiers carry out reconnaissance mission in Latvia to reinforce defenses against Russia
A group of Bundeswehr soldiers, led by Oberstleutnant Hillebrand, is on a mission in Latvia aimed at identifying and assessing new operational areas in the region, considered strategic for NATO’s defense in the Baltic.
Read MoreItalian F-35 Fighters Intercept Russian Military Aircraft in the Baltic
NATO Air Command reported that two Italian F-35 fighters took off from Ämari Air Base in Estonia to intercept a Russian military aircraft operating near Alliance airspace.
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