Swedish fighter jets will patrol Greenland and Iceland as part of NATO's Arctic Guardian operation

Swedish fighter jets will patrol Greenland as part of NATO's Arctic Guardian operation. The deployment aims to enhance deterrence and protect shared interests in the strategically vital Arctic region. Sweden will contribute JAS 39 Gripen fighters for patrols around Iceland and Greenland. This initiative follows tensions over a past US interest in controlling Greenland and signals Europe's increasing role within NATO, with a focus on burden-sharing and defense spending.