The air forces of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden have agreed to operate their fleets of more than 200 fighter jets as a unified Nordic air defense force aimed at countering the threat from Russia.
The four nations announced the joint agreement in separate statements on March 23.
Marking a first of its kind between the Nordic nations, the joint declaration of intent (JDI), was signed on March 16 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany by the commanders of the countries’ air forces.
The head of NATO Air Command, Gen. James Hecker, who also oversees the U.S. Air Force in the region, was present for the signing, officials said….