Swedish debut at Air Police

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This is the mission we have been waiting for, as we have waited for many years for Sweden's accession to NATO," said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish during the inauguration of the NATO Air Police Mission at the 22nd Tactical Aviation Base. In Malbork, Polish, British and Swedish air forces will be on duty. For Swedes, it's an Air Police debut.

On Tuesday it began mission enhanced Air Police, in which Polish airmen cooperate straight with the UK and Sweden quotas. To this end, 22 BLT in Malbork A full of 300 allied soldiers and 12 fighters arrived – six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen and six British Eurofighter Typhoon. They are to jointly defender the airspace of the east flank of NATO.

– In the presence of the defence ministers of Sweden and the United Kingdom, I would like to assure you that we will fulfil all our allied commitments to our friends in NATO. And we anticipate the same due to the fact that NATO is solidarity," said the head of the MON. He added that we must all be aware of the times in which we live, and the historical work that rests upon us. Europe's awake. I believe that Sweden, the United Kingdom, Poland or more: Baltic and Nordic states are hope for Europe due to the fact that they feel the threat of the neo-imperial policy of the Russian Federation – explained Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. “In my opinion, this hard moment, where Europe and the planet are located, is besides the best minute of the European-British relations since Brexit,” said the head of the Polish Defence Ministry.

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– present the first always Air Police mission for Sweden begins. All the more so, it is simply a beautiful and touching minute that, after joining NATO, Poland is the first country that our Swedish partners and friends choose for collective, solidarity, allied defence and deterrence," said the Deputy Prime Minister. Kosiniak-Kamish besides reminded of his Polish commitment to the Baltic Air Police mission. As of 1 April 150 Polish soldiers and 4 F-16 fighters will take care of the safety of the Baltic States' airspace, operating from the air base in Lithuania as part of PKW Orlik 13.

Pål Jonson, Swedish defence minister, pointed out that the mission starting in Malbork represents a strong demonstration of cohesion and solidarity between allies and is geared towards deterring Russian aggression. – Sweden joined NATO A year and 23 days ago, and since then, it has become safer, and NATO is stronger," stressed Jonson and added that his country has been engaging in collective actions to strengthen the safety of the Alliance's states. Currently, the Swedish Mechanized Battalion is located in Latvia, land forces are besides present in Finland, and ships under the blue flag with yellow cross participate in the action Baltic Sentry. – It is an honor for us to be here together with Poland and large Britain. We will play our function in ensuring security," Minister Jonson assured.

– Today, we stand together on Polish dirt as friends and allies from 3 corners of the European continent with 1 simple message: Europe stands on the defender of European safety – said Vernon Coaker. The Deputy Minister of Defence of the United Kingdom pointed out that Vladimir Putin's actions are counterproductive. – alternatively of occupying Kiev, he made Ukraine stronger. alternatively of weakening NATO, it has made the Alliance bigger and more integrated. alternatively of dividing Europe Putin united us – convinced Coaker.

– We are not only here to emphasise the determination of 3 allied states, but besides to thank our pilots, crews, ground handling, all those who will carry out this mission. They are people who unite and work together to make us a coherent, united force. Their skills and professionalism will guarantee Europe's safety – summarised British politicians.

Jakub Zagalski
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