In the event of a Russian attack, Sweden will no longer limit itself to defense alone. This was stated by Colonel Carl Bergqvist, head of the Royal Air Force's Air Warfare Center, UNN reports, citing The Moscow Times.
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According to him, the new concept envisages a transition to offensive operations and the defeat of targets deep inside the enemy's territory.
If Russia attacks, Putin will no longer be able to count on us simply trying to parry his strikes. The Air Force's new plan for conducting air warfare is to go on the offensive—and strike targets deep inside Russia
As the colonel noted, a potential aggressor must understand that the war will not remain on Swedish territory.
The publication adds that one of the kingdom's advantages is its geographic location: its proximity to the Baltic region allows it to respond to threats more quickly, while the ability to use Gripen fighter jets from dispersed positions increases the resilience of the air force and creates additional difficulties for the adversary.
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