Sweden Air Force Centennial Brings Free Jubilee Air Show to Linköping

Stockholm residents can visit nearby Linköping for a free public air show. Sweden celebrates its Air Force centennial from August 20 to 23, 2026. The Jubilee Air Show takes place at Malmen Air Base on August 22–23.

Visitors will see joint aerial displays and defense demonstrations. The public event features aircraft from Sweden, NATO allies, and international partners. Swedish Air Force Chief Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman speaks on August 22.

The celebration begins with an aviation symposium on August 21. Military leaders and industry experts will discuss future air defense. U.S. National Guard forces from New York and South Dakota are participating. New York and Sweden became formal state partners in July 2024. This partnership followed Sweden joining NATO four months earlier.

American units brought several military aircraft and displays to Linköping. An HC-130J Combat King II turboprop aircraft will fly during the show. Displays also include rescue vehicles and a model MQ-9 Reaper drone. South Dakota airmen are sharing fighter expertise regarding Sweden's JAS 39 Gripen.

Military exchanges between U.S. and Swedish forces continue through August 26. This event offers a weekend getaway option for families in the capital region. The report was published by Defense Visual Information Distribution Service.