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Sweden is new to NATO and is ranked 27 out of 145 in terms of military strength by the Global Firepower Index (GFI). Sweden's new
jet fighter, the JAS 39 Gripen, is a multi-role fighter jet, designed for high survivability and rapid turnaround in combat. Unlike other aircraft, it can land on highways, refuel in minutes, and be serviced by young conscripts, making it a cornerstone of Sweden's Bas 90 defensive strategy. GFI notes the Swedish AF has 71 fighter aircraft. Link: youtube