Sweden's Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, has downplayed Russia's warnings about taking "military-technical measures" against Sweden's move to join NATO, labeling such threats as anticipated, Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet reported on Feb. 28.
Hungary has reinforced its air defense capabilities by purchasing four JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighters from Swedish aerospace company Saab, adding to its existing fleet of 14 Gripens acquired in 2001.