Swedish Gripen intercepts Russian submarine in Kattegat Strait

A Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jet intercepted a Russian Kilo-class submarine navigating the Kattegat Strait on April 11, according to military sources. The strait, a critical maritime passage connecting the North Sea to the Baltic, has seen increased activity amid heightened regional tensions. This encounter underscores the growing vigilance of Baltic states as Russian naval movements raise alarm. Such incidents highlight the strategic contest underway in Europe's northern waters.