Icy grip released as Swedish Gripens end their first Nato air policing mission in Iceland
The deployment was a historical milestone for Sweden, marking the first time the country had led an Air Policing mission since joining Nato
Joe Hearn is a Website Reporter at Forces News. He served nearly eight years as a Royal Marine Commando, deploying on exercises around the world, including the Baltic States, the US, and Norway, where he served as a cold-weather warfare instructor. He has a keen interest in defence and foreign affairs, holds a gold-standard NCTJ diploma, and was trained at Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media, and Culture.
