Swedish Air Force fighter jets were deployed twice on Friday to intercept Russian fighter aircraft over the Baltic Sea. The Swedish military stated the jets were scrambled to identify and monitor the Russian planes, ensuring they remained outside Swedish airspace. Both instances involved JAS 39 Gripen aircraft responding to potential incursions. Authorities confirmed the Swedish jets were launched to defend national territory. The incidents occurred as part of routine monitoring of activity in the Baltic Sea region. No further details regarding the Russian aircraft’s intentions or flight paths were immediately released. This is not the first time Swedish forces have intercepted Russian military aircraft near its borders.