Swedish Gripeny landed at Malbork base, where they will be stationed as part of NATO Air Police Mission
Six multitasking combat aircraft Gripen landed on Wednesday at Malbork Military Airport – reported Swedish air force. Fighters will participate in NATO Enhanced Air Police mission as of April. This is simply a historical minute for the Swedes, due to the fact that for the first time they participate in the mission, and their machines debut “in patrolling airspace from the territory of the ally”.
On Thursday, the Swedish Army website and social media reported arrival in Poland of SAAB JAS 39 Gripen combat aircraft. The materials were attached photos from the Malbork base landing.
JAS 39 Gripen in Malbork. “Everything went as planned”
As it was reported, Gripen preparations to take part in the mission lasted for respective weeks. They were attended by ground personnel from Sweden, who would stay on site. – Everything went as planned – assured Colonel Anders Gustafsson, commander of the Swedish contingent.
Touchdown
Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets have arrived in Poland to patrol and defend Allied air space as part of @NATO Enhanced Air Police. The Swedish fighters will work side by side with Typhoons of the Royal Air Force to guarantee the safety of our skis. pic.twitter.com/lLhmpfSm5i
— Försvarspaten (@Forsvarspaten) March 27, 2025
Gripeny will participate in the mission with the station already in Malbork Typhoon fighters of the British Royal Air Force.
Historical mission. Swedes debut
Official reception of Swedish aircraft in Poland with participation Minister of Defence of Sweden Pal Jonson is scheduled to take place on 1 April at Malbork Airport. Event Named ‘historical’, due to the fact that for the first time, Gripeny is stationed outside the country.
– For the first time, our fighters will be active in patrolling airspace from allied territory – announced Jonson a fewer weeks ago.
SEE: Swedish Gripen fighters for Ukraine. “This is simply a large breakthrough”
The Swedish Government reported in early March that six to 8 Gripens had been sent to Poland to monitoring of NATO airspace from April to May.
Then these aircraft They're expected to defend the NSATU from June to August. (NATO safety and Training Centre for Ukraine).
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