B-52s train over Scandinavian countries to show NATO support

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B-52s train over Scandinavian countries to show NATO support

A pair of B-52H Stratofortresses on Tuesday carried out practice drops of live guided bombs at a Swedish weapons range, before flying over the nation’s parliament to mark the anniversary of Sweden joining NATO.The bombers were taking part in a task force mission dubbed Viking Nebula, alongside a pair of Swedish JAS 39 Gripens. The Swedish fighters escorted the B-52s to Vidsel Test Range, where the bombers released GBU-30 joint direct attack muni…

Among the approved foreign operations of Czech soldiers, the protection of the airspace of Iceland has also been added. For the Czechs, this will be the fourth air policing mission in the airspace of the country of "fire and ice". Up to 95 soldiers will be involved in the operation, along with JAS-39 Gripen aircraft. They will be based at the base in Keflavík, which is associated with several interesting facts. Why doesn't Iceland have an army? …

U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber conducts low-pass over Oslo during NATO training mission

The flyover highlighted the close military partnership between the United States and Norway, particularly in maintaining security in the Arctic region. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kendall Smith, Bomber Task Force chief for U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, described the mission as a demonstration of “peace through strength”, reinforcing shared values between the nations. Bomber Task Force operations provide essential training opportunit…