U.S. Air Force strategic bombers flew over Stockholm alongside Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen fighters Wednesday as reports emerge that a date has been set for Sweden to officially join NATO.
“Sweden is leading the exercise within its territorial boundaries,” the Swedish Armed Forces said in a statement. “This exercise has been planned for a long time and is a bilateral effort between Sweden and the USA. After passing through Swedish airspace, the aircraft will join the NATO exercise Nordic Response, which is part of NATO’s Steadfast Defender series.”
