Sweden Will Donate 8 Gripen Jas Fighter Jets For NATO Patrol

JAKARTA - NATO's newest member, Sweden, plans to donate up to eight Jas Gripen fighter jets to the air patrol of the defense alliance in Poland.

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said her government proposed participating in NATO air patrols, and protection of logistical operations for support to Ukraine, in Poland.

"We propose that Sweden donate a maximum of eight JAS Gripens along with relevant personnel, including combat command and support units," he told a news conference reported by Reuters on Thursday, March 6.

"In addition, the government proposes that Sweden contribute air and maritime surveillance capabilities as well as air transportation capabilities," he continued.

This will be the first time Sweden has donated fighter jets for NATO operations stationed in a country other than Sweden.

Sweden joined NATO on March 7, 2024 as a result of Russia's massive invasion of Ukraine.