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Sweden wants WAR!
Is Sweden finally invading Darfur? If the government accepts the military's forthcoming proposals, it will be the first time since a 1962 UN mission to Congo that Swedish Air Force planes are used in armed battle. Who knew? LOL. Speaking to Sveriges Radio, Major General Jan Jonsson foresees JAS Gripen fighter aircraft being deployed in direct battle situations. "We can't rule out using air force back-up in difficult situations where our ground forces are in trouble," he said. Supporting Swedish soldiers? Easier, and more profitable to just invade Finland. The Air Force would benefit greatly from seeing its aircraft used in battle, as well as giving its pilots first-hand combat experience. "Just like the American F14, F15, F16 and F18". But Sveriges Radio's army sources also reveal that such missions would not be carried out for purely military purposes. A decision to send JAS Gripen planes into action in war zones which are supervised by military leaders from other countries, including many NATO member states, could also create invaluable PR ahead of future export deals. "We can go to war, but only if we can bring a film crew". Sweden's air force and navy are generally used rather too sparingly on international missions, according to Jan Jonssson. The deployment of JAS Gripen planes in Afghanistan or in new missions to Africa would be a step in the right direction, he says. Sparingly=NEVER. LOL. When did Sweden last go to War? LOL.
Posted by: Brett 2007-02-24 |
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