Episode Summary:As the newest member of NATO, Sweden plays in instrumental role in securing the alliance’s northern flank. With the Swedish Air Force celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, we are excited to chat with Major General Jonas Wikman, Commander of the Swedish Air Force. We discuss the current security environment and how that is shaping decision-making both in Sweden and throughout NATO. This touches upon strategy, operational concepts, and modernization equities. Our conversation also covers lessons learned from ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Credits:Host: Heather "Lucky" Penney, Director of Research, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesProducer: Shane ThinExecutive Producer: Douglas BirkeyGuest: Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF (Ret.), Dean, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace StudiesGuest: Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman, Commander, Swedish Air ForceLinks:Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5OfWebsite: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.AerospaceLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/#MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #allies #europe #airpower