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Swedish Gulfstream IV returns from Finland border mission
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 11:52 UTC · 1 source
A Swedish Air Force Gulfstream IV surveillance aircraft, tail number 4A81F9/102002 and callsign SVF680, has returned to its base in Linköping after completing a mission near the Finland border. The aircraft's operations in the region come amid heightened tensions between NATO and Russia, with Finland being a key frontline state. This mission underscores ongoing NATO surveillance activities in Northern Europe to monitor regional security threats.
Key Details
Aircraft: Gulfstream IV
Tail: 4A81F9/102002
Callsign: SVF680
Mission: Finland border surveillance
Sources
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 11:52 UTC · First reported: 11h ago