Aviation

President Zelenskyy and Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson have signed a deal which clears the way for Ukraine to acquire between 100 and 150 Saab Gripen fighter aircraft. In a joint press conference held in front of a Gripen E aircraft at…
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Shield AI has revealed the X-BAT, a vertical take-off stealth jet designed for runway-free operations and powered by the firm’s Hivemind AI pilot. U.S. defense technology company Shield AI has unveiled its latest project, the X-BAT…
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The first Gripen E has been delivered to the  Skaraborg Wing (F 7), the Swedish Air Force’s Operational Conversion Unit for the type. The first Gripen E of the Swedish Air Force’s has been delivered to the Skaraborg Wing (F 7) at Satenas…
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. confirmed it has been selected by the U.S. Navy for the design of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft, which will be part of the future Carrier Air Wing. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.…
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Activity visible on flight tracking websites reveals that the Royal Air Force’s MQ-9B Protector RG1 has been deployed to RAF Akrotiri as the type ramps up operations to replace the now retired MQ-9A Reaper. At least two Protector RG1s…
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Indonesia is allocating a $9 billion budget for the J-10C, with officials saying the jets will arrive soon, although it is unclear if a contract has been signed already. Indonesia has approved a $9 billion budget to procure China’s…
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The RNLAF becomes the first European air force to join the U.S. Air Force’s CCA initiative, and aims to assume a leading role in the development of the “loyal wingman” drone. The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has become the first…
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The Sky Warden’s Israeli variant will integrate IAI’s mission systems, hardware and software. Israel will acquire a customized variant of L3Harris’ Sky Warden light attack aircraft, which will be locally designated the Blue Sky Warden,…
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The British Army’s Watchkeeper UAV, originally intended to leave service in March 2025, has had its troubled service life extended to March 2027, while procurement for successor platforms remains in the early stages. The Ministry of…
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Ragnarök promises 500-nm range, high-altitude performance, and flexible carriage to deliver maximum capability at minimum cost for the XQ-58 Valkyrie. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has unveiled its new Ragnarök Low-Cost Cruise…
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