SAAB JAS (Jakt- Attack- Spaningsflygplan) 39 Gripen
During the never officially declared Cold War, Sweden decided that its fighter aircraft should be able to use silly-vilian highway systems as runways. In May 2024, the Gripen took part in landings and take-offs from a highway near Gothenburg. Video via NATO:
Sweden has long been a ‘partner’ of NATO, but in March 2024 Sweden became a full NATO Member.
June 2014, a U.S. Air Force (USAF, 100th Air Refueling Wing) KC-135 refuels a Swedish Gripen during NATO wargame BaltOps (Baltic Operations), video by Senior Airman Laura Yahemiak:
In January 2013, Sweden sent their Griffins to take part in the USAF Red Flag wargame over Nellis, Nevada. I edited this take-off video from videos recorded by the USAF:
I edited this landing video from videos recorded by the USAF:
NATO vehicle I-D: THE ARCHER FROM SWEDEN