# Sweden military strategy and Baltic security > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sweden-military-strategy-and-baltic-security > Updated: 2026-10-04T22:38:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Sweden is revising its aerial warfare strategy to incorporate offensive deep-strike capabilities intended to deter Russian aggression. The new concept aims to ensure that military responses are not limited to Swedish territory. A key element of this strategy involves equipping JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets with Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles, which have a range of 500 kilometers. Sweden is also considering the acquisition of missiles with ranges up to 2,000 kilometers to enable strikes deeper into Russian territory. To improve survivability, the Swedish Air Force plans to utilize roads for aircraft take-offs and landings, disperse combat aircraft, and enhance reconnaissance through satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles. In conjunction with these strategic shifts, NATO intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations have intensified over the Baltic region. Joint missions involving British, American, and Swedish aircraft are actively monitoring the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad to address potential security threats facing Baltic states. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Sweden adopts new air force strategy for deep-strike capabilities Sweden has adopted a new air force concept to conduct deep-strike operations against targets in enemy territory using Gripen fighters and Taurus missiles if attacked by Russia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-adopts-new-air-force-strategy-for-deep-strike-capabilities ### 2026-10-01: Sweden updates air strategy to include deep strikes against Russia Sweden is updating its air strategy to include deep strikes against Russian territory, while NATO increases ISR surveillance over the Baltic region and Kaliningrad. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sweden-updates-air-strategy-to-include-deep-strikes-against-russia --- Cite as: Sweden military strategy and Baltic security. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sweden-military-strategy-and-baltic-security