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For the first time, Sweden is sending its Gripen fighter jets to participate in a NATO air defense mission. The jets were created with the intention of combating Russia and will now be deployed over Polish airspace. Sweden became part of NATO as a reaction to Russian aggression, particularly due to the invasion of Ukraine. The most recent addition to NATO has sent out a combat aircraft specifically meant for confronting Russia to safeguard the alliance’s frontiers for the very first time. Sweden's military stated that six of its Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets arrived at an airbase in Malbork, Poland, on Wednesday to participate in a NATO airborne monitoring operation. NATO stated that this marks the first occasion where Sweden’s fighter jets have taken part in the organization's "enhanced Air Policing mission" while operating from within another member nation's territory. since it became part of the group in March 2...

It marks a fresh start for Europe today. The golden days of unwavering American dedication to defending Europe from Russia are over. Here to remain – at least for now Donald Trump Being at the White House involves a more transactional dynamic. The stakes could not be greater. The US Vice President stated that Europe needs "to significantly enhance its efforts to secure its own defense." JD Vance informed policymakers in Munich back in February. So far, Europe's response has involved committing to increase domestic and Ukrainian funding, aimed at purchasing weapons manufactured in Europe. However, another more extreme proposal has emerged: establishing a European "nuclear deterrent" shield. If the United States has traditionally acted as Europe’s elder sibling, both France and the United Kingdom also possess long-standing nuclear capabilities — leading certain European leaders to contemplate if the ultimate deterrent against Moscow might orig...