Gripen fighter jets escort PM Modi's plane as it enters Swedish airspace: Video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane was escorted by Gripen fighter jets upon entering Swedish airspace during his two-day visit to Sweden on May 17, 2026. The visit is part of his five-nation tour and was conducted at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. The aircraft landed in Gothenburg after the aerial escort.
- ▪Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sweden on May 17 and 18, 2026, as part of a five-nation tour.
- ▪His plane was escorted by Swedish Gripen fighter jets upon entering Swedish airspace.
- ▪The visit to Sweden was at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
- ▪The escorted flight arrived in Gothenburg on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
- ▪The event was captured on video and shared publicly.
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Gripen fighter jets escort PM Modi's plane as it enters Swedish airspace: VideoGripen fighter jets escort PM Modi's plane as it enters Swedish airspace: VideoUpdated on: May 17, 2026 5:48 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the third leg of his five-nation tour, on a two-day visit to Sweden scheduled for May 17 and 18.Gripen fighter jetBefore the Prime Minister's plane landed in Gothenburg on Sunday, PM Modi's plane was escorted by Gripen fighter jets as the aircraft entered the Swedish airspace.The Prime Minister is on a visit to Sweden at the invitation of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.ABOUT THE AUTHORHT News DeskFollow the latest breaking news and developments from India and around the world with Hindustan Times' newsdesk.
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