US Military News – Yes you can , belive your Eyes, In Sweden a Public road can become a runway for the Swedish Air Force’s fighter jets. This incredible practice is the bedrock of Sweden’s defense strategy, known as Agile Combat Deployment. The concept originates from the Cold War and addresses a single point of failure: airbases. #aircraft #aviation #military
The goal is dispersal. If an enemy were to attack and destroy primary airbases, the Air Force must be able to operate from dozens of temporary wartime locations, like these specially reinforced highway strips.
The Gripen fighter jet was engineered for this role, featuring reinforced landing gear to handle rougher surfaces. This ability to rapidly scatter, refuel, re-arm, and then disappear turns a quiet road into a resilient, combat-ready base, ensuring the Air Force remains operational and incredibly difficult to neutralize.
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Credit to : NATO
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