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Ukraine signs for 16 Saab Gripen E fighters from Sweden, with first C/D deliveries from early next year and E-model deliveries i

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement for 16 Saab Gripen E fighters. Sweden will transfer a first batch of Gripen C/D from early next year, before introducing the E-model. The Gripen E contract with Sweden’s procurement agency FMV is valued at 24.6 billion Swedish krona (~€2.2 billion), with deliveries planned for 2029-2030.

2026-06-30T02:58:17.030766-07:00

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UK Defence Investment Plan 2026: GBP8.6bn over four years for GCAP, plus major counter-UAS spend to reshape RAF capabilities

2026-06-30T01:43:25.394482-07:00

FlightGlobal

US unmanned systems push for the High North and carrier air operations: MQ-9B “gold standard” in Arctic mission sets alongside M

2026-06-30T07:17:34.480796-07:00

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Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control

2026-06-30T05:57:58.284559-07:00

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US unmanned systems push for the High North and carrier air operations: MQ-9B “gold standard” in Arctic mission sets alongside M Defense experts have designated the General Atomics MQ-9B as the “gold standard” platform for intelligence and combat operations in the High North. Separately, Boeing’s MQ-25A Stingray uncrewed tanker returned to sea aboard USS Nimitz after a five-year gap, continuing underway deck-handling and at-sea refueling-relevant trials with the MQ-25A T1 test asset.

2026-06-30T07:17:34.480796-07:00

US unmanned systems push for the High North and carrier air operations: MQ-9B “gold standard” in Arctic mission sets alongside M

AeroTime

Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control Finland’s defense ministry and Estonia’s military have signed a June 30 letter of intent with NestAI to co-develop artificial intelligence for unmanned systems and command-and-control applications. The agreement signals a joint effort to bring AI capabilities into cross-border UAS operations and decision support.

2026-06-30T05:57:58.284559-07:00

Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control

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Ukraine signs for 16 Saab Gripen E fighters from Sweden, with first C/D deliveries from early next year and E-model deliveries i President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement for 16 Saab Gripen E fighters. Sweden will transfer a first batch of Gripen C/D from early next year, before introducing the E-model. The Gripen E contract with Sweden’s procurement agency FMV is valued at 24.6 billion Swedish krona (~€2.2 billion), with deliveries planned for 2029-2030.

2026-06-30T02:58:17.030766-07:00

Ukraine signs for 16 Saab Gripen E fighters from Sweden, with first C/D deliveries from early next year and E-model deliveries i

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UK Defence Investment Plan 2026: GBP8.6bn over four years for GCAP, plus major counter-UAS spend to reshape RAF capabilities The UK’s Defence Investment Plan 2026 commits an estimated GBP8.6 billion over four years for GCAP design and development, positioning the tri-national combat air program as a central “winner.” The package also targets tens of billions of pounds for an RAF built around manned fighters integrated with autonomous platforms, AI and advanced air defence, including roughly GBP1.8 billion for counter-UAS systems. Offsets include delays and early retirements, with helicopter and intelligence-gathering fleet reductions as some missions shift to uncrewed capabilities.

2026-06-30T01:43:25.394482-07:00

UK Defence Investment Plan 2026: GBP8.6bn over four years for GCAP, plus major counter-UAS spend to reshape RAF capabilities

FlightGlobal

Ukraine’s F-Drones secures US authorization to build interceptor-drone production line Ukrainian drone maker F-Drones will establish its first production line in the US after Kyiv authorized it to export its uncrewed weapons to the US military. The firm says its F7 interceptor systems are manufactured without Chinese components, positioning them for US service eligibility.

2026-06-29T17:57:20.789709-07:00

Ukraine’s F-Drones secures US authorization to build interceptor-drone production line

The War Zone

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo A Boeing-owned MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator was embarked on the USS Nimitz during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 in the Atlantic, underscoring ongoing carrier air-wing experimentation. Separately, the U.S. Navy is preparing to solicit prototypes for a Standard Missile-series follow-on, while RTX won a $1.1B modification for nearly 2,000 IM-9X Sidewinder deliveries. Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is also set to fly alongside U.S. fighters in an upcoming Valiant Shield exercise.

2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo

The War Zone

MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Goes Aboard USS Nimitz For 250th U.S. Anniversary Celebrations

2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00

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JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation A JetBlue flight on final approach to New York’s JFK reported hitting a suspected drone on June 29. The FAA said it has launched an investigation after the pilot report; subsequent checks found no damage to the aircraft. The incident followed a reported drone encounter by a United crew arriving at Newark.

2026-06-29T09:40:08.076899-07:00

JetBlue pilot reports drone strike on approach/landing at JFK; FAA launches investigation

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Ukraine signs for 16 Saab Gripen E fighters from Sweden, with first C/D deliveries from early next year and E-model deliveries i

UK Defence Investment Plan 2026: GBP8.6bn over four years for GCAP, plus major counter-UAS spend to reshape RAF capabilities

US unmanned systems push for the High North and carrier air operations: MQ-9B “gold standard” in Arctic mission sets alongside M

Finland and Estonia sign LOI with NestAI to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command-and-control

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