A Swedish Air Force Hercules transport plane conducted a flight over Stockholm, sparking public curiosity. The flight’s primary purpose was to photograph a newly acquired, and highly expensive, military aircraft – reportedly a Global 6000 surveillance plane valued at over one billion Swedish krona. Sources indicate the photographs were taken to document the aircraft’s condition and capabilities. The operation prompted questions from onlookers, with some jokingly asking “who was photographing whom?” The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has confirmed the flight and its purpose, emphasizing the need for documentation of the new asset. This surveillance plane significantly enhances Sweden’s airborne intelligence-gathering capabilities.