The US Air Force is sending four B52s to the UK for a deployment.
The Norwegian and Swedish fighter jets were used to train the bombers.
NATO is increasing its focus on the high north as tensions rise in Europe.
After training with Norwegian and Swedish fighter jets, the US Air Force's B52 bombers arrived in Europe for a deployment.
The photos of the countries training together were the first of their kind, reflecting the close military relationship that is growing closer as Sweden moves to join NATO.
The Norwegian military said that while flying from North Dakota to the UK, four B52H bombers were accompanied by support equipment and airmen, as well as two Swedish JAS Gripen fighter jets and two Norwegian F-35s.
Norway's army trained at the Setermoen firing range with one of the B 52s.
The Norwegian military said that it was the first time it had released photos of the countries' aircraft on a mission like this.
The B-52s went into Sweden's airspace to train. According to Sweden's military, it was the first US-Swedish exercise of its kind to use live weapons.
Since it applied to join NATO this summer, the US has not flown a bomber over the country. Hans Kristensen is the director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists.
As well as being a NATO partner, Sweden has trained with the alliance. NATO's mutual-defense protections would be extended as a result of their membership.
The commander of the Swedish Air Force said that he saw the strength and solidarity of the NATO alliance.
The military power that exists within NATO is captured in these moments.
In the wake of Russia's attack on Ukraine, Sweden and Helsinki applied for NATO membership. Edstrm said that the war has shown the value of being able to conduct long-range operations.
NATO officials are excited about the addition of Sweden's advanced Gripens and the F-35s to the alliance.
The chief of the Norwegian air force stated that Sweden's NATO membership will give them increased combat power. In military operations, the air dimensions are unique. Air control gives land and sea forces an advantage.
Folland said that the air force is looking into setting up a Nordic air operations center.
Since Russia's attack on Ukraine, there has been increased tension in Europe. Fraught relations with Moscow and the effects of climate change have led to increased military attention to the northern part of Russia.
NATO and the US Navy have spent more time in the Norwegian and Barents seas to build up their skills in the area, where they haven't been in a long time.
The US has been more active in the northern part of the country.
B-1Bs operated from Norwegian soil for the first time in the early 21st century. In September of last year, B-2s were deployed to the North Atlantic for the first time. During Bomber Task Force deployment, B-52s make regular flights over the northern part of the country.
The flights that used to fly close to Russian borders have been less frequent during the Biden administration.
The commander of the US Air Force in Europe said Thursday that US bombers are still a visible presence over Europe.
"Our ability to train and operate with our allies and partners as one combat team is our ultimate strength in the European area of operations," Hecker said.
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