Sweden is already part of the Heavy Air Lift wing in Hungary. Their 1960s version C130H will soon no longer be permitted to fly in civilian airspace. They are on the lookout for a replacement.
Austria uses 3 C130K. These are ex RAF models which were purchased in 2003 due to the demand in UN Peacekeeping missions.
Finland use (check notes) 2x C295, 3x Lear 35, and 6 Pilatus PC12.
I can't see any reason why the DoD would wish to work with any of these countries, which we have nothing in common with.......
Austria uses 3 C130K. These are ex RAF models which were purchased in 2003 due to the demand in UN Peacekeeping missions.
Finland use (check notes) 2x C295, 3x Lear 35, and 6 Pilatus PC12.
I can't see any reason why the DoD would wish to work with any of these countries, which we have nothing in common with.......
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