Nordic Nation Supports Joint Air Defense Tasks in Arctic Region
The Swedish Armed Forces will deploy a Gripen fighter unit to Iceland in February and March 2026 to support NATO’s incident preparedness mission. The deployment, which includes a fighter division and ground personnel from Skaraborg Air Flotilla, will operate from Keflavik Air Base and marks the first time the Swedish Air Force has based in Iceland as part of NATO’s incident preparedness. According to the Swedish Armed Forces, the operation demonstrates Sweden’s commitment to contributing to stability and security in the Arctic region, as reported by AeroTime.