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Swedish Gripens intercept Russian Kilo-class submarine
Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen fighters conducted an intercept mission against a Russian Kilo-class submarine operating in the Baltic region. The incident underscores Sweden's active NATO contribution to Baltic Sea surveillance following its alliance accession. Gripens coordinated with maritime patrol assets during the intercept operation. The event highlights growing air-maritime integration in NATO's Baltic defense posture.