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Sweden to buy SEK 8.7bn ($916m) of air‑defence and counter‑drone systems from Saab, BAE Systems

Sweden will acquire air‑defence and anti‑drone systems worth SEK 8.7 billion (about $916 million) from domestic and international suppliers including Saab and BAE Systems, the defence minister said on Thursday. The procurement is intended to strengthen layered air‑defence and counter‑UAS capabilities.

2026-04-02T01:01:25.894511-07:00

New York Times

Iran conflict spotlights LIG Nex1 interceptors’ strong performance at a fraction of U.S. cost

2026-04-01T21:21:27.909537-07:00

Reuters

Pentagon signs seven‑year framework with Boeing to triple PAC‑3 MSE seeker production; Lockheed pact runs concurrently

2026-04-01T04:51:59.110748-07:00

Reuters

US Navy: Virginia‑class subs, carrier and frigates delayed years by labor and supply‑chain shortfalls

2026-03-30T21:12:38.663435-07:00

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Sweden to buy SEK 8.7bn ($916m) of air‑defence and counter‑drone systems from Saab, BAE Systems Sweden will acquire air‑defence and anti‑drone systems worth SEK 8.7 billion (about $916 million) from domestic and international suppliers including Saab and BAE Systems, the defence minister said on Thursday. The procurement is intended to strengthen layered air‑defence and counter‑UAS capabilities.

2026-04-02T01:01:25.894511-07:00

Sweden to buy SEK 8.7bn ($916m) of air‑defence and counter‑drone systems from Saab, BAE Systems

New York Times

Iran conflict spotlights LIG Nex1 interceptors’ strong performance at a fraction of U.S. cost South Korea’s LIG Nex1-made missile interceptors are reported to be performing effectively in the Iran conflict while costing only a small fraction of comparable U.S. interceptors, drawing attention to lower-cost alternatives for regional air-defence procurement and potential export opportunities for Seoul’s defence sector.

2026-04-01T21:21:27.909537-07:00

Iran conflict spotlights LIG Nex1 interceptors’ strong performance at a fraction of U.S. cost

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Pentagon signs seven‑year framework with Boeing to triple PAC‑3 MSE seeker production; Lockheed pact runs concurrently The Defense Department signed a seven‑year framework with Boeing to triple production of seekers for the Patriot PAC‑3 Missile Segment Enhancement, aligning with Lockheed Martin’s parallel agreement to surge all‑up round output. The pacts aim to rapidly expand U.S. missile‑defense inventory and industrial capacity.

2026-04-01T04:51:59.110748-07:00

Pentagon signs seven‑year framework with Boeing to triple PAC‑3 MSE seeker production; Lockheed pact runs concurrently

Reuters

Outgoing Airbus Helicopters chief urges Europe to unite on defence procurement Airbus Helicopters' outgoing chief called for deeper European collaboration on defence procurement, warning that splitting programmes into national projects will drive costs beyond what countries can afford. He urged pooled buying and coordinated programmes to preserve industrial capabilities and deliver affordable capability.

2026-03-31T05:46:20.993295-07:00

Outgoing Airbus Helicopters chief urges Europe to unite on defence procurement

Reuters

US Navy: Virginia‑class subs, carrier and frigates delayed years by labor and supply‑chain shortfalls The U.S. Navy warned Tuesday that construction of Virginia‑class attack submarines, a new aircraft carrier and a class of frigates is now years behind schedule because of skilled labor shortages, design problems and pandemic‑related supply‑chain disruptions, forcing longer timelines for delivery and fleet recapitalization.

2026-03-30T21:12:38.663435-07:00

US Navy: Virginia‑class subs, carrier and frigates delayed years by labor and supply‑chain shortfalls

Air Data News

India approves $25bn defence package including Su-30MKI upgrade India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved roughly $25 billion in defence procurements, including a major upgrade programme for the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet. The move advances New Delhi's ongoing force-modernisation drive across combat and support platforms.

2026-03-30T01:15:38.050624-07:00

India approves $25bn defence package including Su-30MKI upgrade

CNBC

Pentagon Funnels Defense-Tech Funding to Anduril, Palantir and SpaceX as Iran War Exposes Readiness Gaps Facing readiness shortfalls exposed by the Iran war, the Pentagon is directing the lion's share of defense-tech funding toward Anduril, Palantir and SpaceX, prioritizing autonomy, AI and space-enabled capabilities across near-term battlefields and strategic layers.

2026-03-28T05:10:15.787642-07:00

Pentagon Funnels Defense-Tech Funding to Anduril, Palantir and SpaceX as Iran War Exposes Readiness Gaps

FlightGlobal

Norway reprioritises defence plan for ASW frigates and helicopters, delays army/SF rotorcraft and rules out C-130J expansion On 27 March, Norway revised its defence plan to prioritise procurement of anti-submarine warfare frigates and accompanying maritime helicopters, while deferring purchases of army and special‑forces helicopters and ruling out expansion of its Lockheed Martin C‑130J transport fleet. The shift reallocates funds toward maritime ASW capability.

2026-03-27T08:15:27.666174-07:00

Norway reprioritises defence plan for ASW frigates and helicopters, delays army/SF rotorcraft and rules out C-130J expansion

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Sweden to buy SEK 8.7bn ($916m) of air‑defence and counter‑drone systems from Saab, BAE Systems

Iran conflict spotlights LIG Nex1 interceptors’ strong performance at a fraction of U.S. cost

Pentagon signs seven‑year framework with Boeing to triple PAC‑3 MSE seeker production; Lockheed pact runs concurrently

US Navy: Virginia‑class subs, carrier and frigates delayed years by labor and supply‑chain shortfalls

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