Russia Threat Prompts Airpower Upgrades To Scandinavian Fleets

Tony Osborne December 17, 2019
Saab flew the first production JAS 39E
Saab flew the first production JAS 39E for the Swedish Air Force in December, but the first front-line unit will not form for another three years.
Credit: Marcus Wandt/Saab
The defense capabilities of the Nordic nations look likely to be boosted in the 2020s as governments in the region react to the threat posed by Russia. During 2019, both the Norwegian and Swedish military commanders handed their governments reports outlining the need to strengthen their national...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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