Over the weekend, a routine but urgent defense operation involving fighter jets over Gotland caused a loud sonic boom, raising concerns among the local population.

The Swedish Armed Forces confirmed the operation was part of its incident readiness, aimed at defending Sweden's borders without indicating a violation of Swedish airspace.

This incident, coinciding with a NATO visit on the island, has sparked a debate about the balance between operational secrecy and the need for transparency, leading to government discussions with the defense forces.

Criticism has been directed towards the Armed Forces for their handling of communication regarding the operation, with calls for clearer information dissemination in the future.