Sweden is contributing to Trident Juncture 18 by providing qualified troops from all Swedish Armed Forces combat forces. This exercise will enhance Sweden’s cooperation with Finland, the US, Norway and NATO. Their naval and air forces will be preparing for their future participation in the rapid-reaction NATO Response Force (NRF) during the exercise, and Army troops will be on exercises to reinforce brigade capability. Host nation support will also be provided to NATO troops based in Sweden during the exercise.

Within the frames of Host Nation Support (HNS) Sweden is host to three American air units. Most of the personnel comes from 480 th tactical air wing normally based in Spangdahlem, Germany. 18 american F-16 fighters are based at F 21 Norrbotten Air Wing in Luleå.

Video by Mats Nyström (Nystroem), Swedish Armed Forces

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American F-16 taxiing before take-off at Luleå airbase.
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American F-16 waiting take-off clearance at Luleå airbase.
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American F-16 taking off from runway at Luleå airbase.
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American F-16 taking off from runway at Luleå airbase.
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View of Luleå airport and civilian airliner (shared civilian airport opposite the
airbase).
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American F-16 taxiing after landing at Luleå airbase.
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American F-16 stops in front of groundcrew.
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American F-16s parked at Luleå airbase after exercise mission.
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American groundcrew working on F-16 at Luleå airbase.
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American groundcrew personell in front of F-16s at Luleå airbase.
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American F-16s parked at Luleå airbase after exercise mission.
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American groundcrew unload Sidewinder air-to-air missile from an F-16.
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American groundcrew unload Sidewinder air-to-air missile from an F-16.
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View of command and control operators screen with aircraft symbols during air-combat exercise. SOUND various air traffic and command and control radio.
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Swedish command and control officer in front of screen at Swedish command and control central.
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View of command and control operators screen with aircraft symbols during air-combat exercise. SOUND various air traffic and command and control radio.
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Swedish command and control officer in front of screen at Swedish command and control central.
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View of command and control operators screen with aircraft symbols during air-combat exercise. SOUND various air traffic and command and control radio.
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Swedish command and control officer in front of screen at Swedish command and control central.

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