Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson confirmed that the mission will focus on "protecting NATO’s logistical support for Ukraine and conducting aerial surveillance over Poland." "We stand ready to protect our allies and friends," he said on X.
Strengthening NATO’s eastern defenses
Sweden's decision comes as part of broader NATO efforts to bolster security along its eastern flank amid concerns over Russian aggression. The deployment is seen as a demonstration of Sweden’s commitment to collective defense, following its recent accession to NATO.
Polish troops to patrol Baltic airspace
Simultaneously, Polish forces will take part in the Baltic Air Policing mission, patrolling the airspace of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—three NATO members that lack their own combat air forces. The Polish deployment will run from mid-March to mid-July.
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Source: IAR, Polskie Radio 24, Reuters