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Swedish Gripens Scramble Twice to Intercept Russian Su‑24 and Su‑34 over Baltic Sea

Sweden says the flights show a recurring pattern of Russian probing, prompting higher readiness along with closer NATO coordination.

Japan Intercepts New Variant of Chinese Y-9 Patrol Plane Over East China Sea