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Sweden to deploy fighter jets, war ships to Finland
Finland requested support to boost drone detection and border surveillance as Sweden expands bilateral defense cooperation under a standing support framework.
- On Friday, August 28, 2026, Sweden's military will deploy Gripen fighter jets and a corvette warship to Finland for surveillance and territorial protection through the end of 2026, Finland's defence forces announced.
- The initiative follows a request by Finland, which shares a 1,340-kilometre border with Russia, to strengthen deterrence and territorial integrity along NATO's eastern flank.
- "The Swedish equipment strengthens air surveillance in particular, releasing the Finnish Defence Forces' own resources for repelling violations and incidents, if need be," the military stated.
- The cooperation addresses recent airspace incidents linked to the war in Ukraine, including drone incursions; President Alexander Stubb called it a new step in Finnish-Swedish defence cooperation.
- Swedish Defence Minister Pål Jonson noted both nations share responsibility for Baltic Sea security, with Sweden potentially deploying anti-drone units to Finland later this autumn if required.
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The decision to move fighters and ships was taken following an official Finnish request for military assistance.
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At the request of Finland.
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