‘Swedish combat aircraft Gripen will defender the Polish sky from the Polish territory as part of the NATO Air Police mission, as well as defend aid to Ukraine," the government reported in Stockholm. "In the face of expanding threats to the safety of Central and east Europe, military cooperation between Poland and Sweden is becoming peculiarly important" - stressed the General Staff of the Polish People's Republic.
For the first time, our fighters will be active in patrolling airspace from allied territory.
said defence minister Pal Jonson at a press conference.
Gripeny in Poland
In Poland, in April and May it is to be stationed from six to 8 Gripen aircraft with pilots and service personnel. Fighters are to defender Polish airspace as part of NATO airspace surveillance.
The General Staff of the Polish Army referred to this information on platform X.
In the face of expanding threats to the safety of Central and east Europe, military cooperation between Poland and Sweden is of peculiar importance. Both of our countries, although maintaining close defence relations for years, are now stepping up their cooperation with Sweden's NATO membership
“said SG WP.
According to Jonson, the intent of sending the Gripens to Poland is "to deter or, in worst case, to supply a defence in case of an armed attack".
The aircraft will operate in the North NATO Air Surveillance Zone
“ He explained.
Protection of NSATU
The Swedish Government besides reported plans to send from June to August this year to 8 Gripens to defend NSATU (National safety and NATO Training Centre for Ukraine), as well as to support assistance for Ukraine.
The head of Swedish diplomacy Maria Malmer Stenergard, asked by journalists, denied that Sweden's actions had anything to do with the possible little engagement of the US in Europe's security.
This is simply a rotational task among allied members
She stressed.
Sweden has so far participated in NATO patrols in the Baltic Sea region, but aircraft were stationed in Swedish territory.
Giant Potential
In our region there is simply a immense possible that we will shortly demonstrate. It is worth liking the message that is available to us, showing us how crucial it is!
“He stressed General Staff of the Polish Army General Wiesław Kukuła.
