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U.S. State Department clears ~$1.98B Anduril counter-UAS FMS for Kuwait amid renewed Iran-linked drone pressure

The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for USD 1.98 billion worth of counter-unmanned aircraft systems built by Anduril. The package includes Roadrunner-M and Anvil kinetic interceptors, Pulsar electronic warfare, Sentry surveillance towers, Latice C2 software, and Menace tactical ops center elements.

2026-06-08T06:41:49.927045-07:00

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Denmark seeks JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles for F-35A force via prospective US State Department deal

2026-06-08T07:44:30.896052-07:00

Reuters

Brazil signals follow-on buy for up to 20 additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters

2026-06-04T04:56:17.553047-07:00

Aviation Week

US State Department clears $1.5B Foreign Military Sale for five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand

2026-06-05T13:42:18.546543-07:00

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Denmark seeks JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles for F-35A force via prospective US State Department deal Denmark could arm its Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet with long-range cruise missiles under a prospective deal announced by the US Department of State. The reported focus is on acquiring JASSM-ER for integration with Denmark’s stealth fighter operations and strike planning.

2026-06-08T07:44:30.896052-07:00

Denmark seeks JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles for F-35A force via prospective US State Department deal

Breaking Defense

U.S. State Department clears ~$1.98B Anduril counter-UAS FMS for Kuwait amid renewed Iran-linked drone pressure The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait for USD 1.98 billion worth of counter-unmanned aircraft systems built by Anduril. The package includes Roadrunner-M and Anvil kinetic interceptors, Pulsar electronic warfare, Sentry surveillance towers, Latice C2 software, and Menace tactical ops center elements.

2026-06-08T06:41:49.927045-07:00

U.S. State Department clears ~$1.98B Anduril counter-UAS FMS for Kuwait amid renewed Iran-linked drone pressure

Aviation Week

US State Department clears $1.5B Foreign Military Sale for five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand The U.S. has approved a Foreign Military Sale valued at about $1.5 billion for New Zealand to acquire five Sikorsky MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated equipment. The transfer supports New Zealand’s plan to nearly double military spending to bolster defense capabilities.

2026-06-05T13:42:18.546543-07:00

US State Department clears $1.5B Foreign Military Sale for five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand

Reuters

Brazil signals follow-on buy for up to 20 additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters Brazil’s air power chief said the country could expand an existing Gripen order with as many as 20 additional Swedish-built fighters, following the rollout of the first two-seat Gripen F for the Brazilian Air Force. Swedish officials framed it as a potential follow-on order tied to an industrial and technology partnership deepening with Sweden.

2026-06-04T04:56:17.553047-07:00

Brazil signals follow-on buy for up to 20 additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters

Bloomberg

Switzerland reviews extending F/A-18 Hornet service amid delayed US F-35A procurement and rising air-defense cost concerns Swiss MPs are pushing the government to reassess retirement plans for the F-5 and F/A-18 as Switzerland’s next-generation fighter path is clouded by higher F-35 costs and Block 4 delays. Meanwhile, Switzerland has completed F/A-18C/D life-extension work up to the early-2030s F-35A arrival window, with a separate 6 billion-franc US aircraft deal tied up in price disputes.

2026-06-04T03:28:04.590762-07:00

Switzerland reviews extending F/A-18 Hornet service amid delayed US F-35A procurement and rising air-defense cost concerns

DefenseNews.com

U.S. Navy to pilot Ford-class nuclear power for shore-side electricity at Naval Station Norfolk Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says Naval Station Norfolk will be “powered from an aircraft carrier” sometime this summer, using the nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford to deliver electricity ashore. The pilot focuses on ship-to-shore power delivery as a potential new baseline for naval installation energy resilience.

2026-05-29T10:51:13.104888-07:00

U.S. Navy to pilot Ford-class nuclear power for shore-side electricity at Naval Station Norfolk

Reuters

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Ukraine’s Gripen buy-and-donate plan grows to 20 new and 16 donated jets, funded via EU Ukraine Support Loan Kyiv and Stockholm have advanced plans for up to 20 Saab Gripen fighter jets—20 for Ukraine as new-build (including E/F-model aircraft) and earlier-delivered donations of 16 older C/D-version jets—under a package supported by the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan. Delivery timing is targeted for the 2027 window, with Sweden also aiming to include Meteor long-range missiles and fit-out for Ukraine’s dispersed operations.

2026-05-28T02:44:32.723407-07:00

Ukraine’s Gripen buy-and-donate plan grows to 20 new and 16 donated jets, funded via EU Ukraine Support Loan

Breaking Defense

Netherlands seeks more JASSM for F-35 after 2024 LOA; flags ASW frigate delivery delay The Netherlands is opening talks to acquire additional JASSM deep-strike capability for its F-35 force, following a 2024 Letter of Offer and Acceptance between The Hague and Washington. Separately, it disclosed a delay in delivery of an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigate, underscoring shifting timelines across air and maritime procurement.

2026-05-21T06:23:58.776629-07:00

Netherlands seeks more JASSM for F-35 after 2024 LOA; flags ASW frigate delivery delay

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U.S. State Department clears ~$1.98B Anduril counter-UAS FMS for Kuwait amid renewed Iran-linked drone pressure

Denmark seeks JASSM-ER long-range cruise missiles for F-35A force via prospective US State Department deal

Brazil signals follow-on buy for up to 20 additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters

US State Department clears $1.5B Foreign Military Sale for five MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand

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