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Sweden seeks additional Gripen E batch to broaden multirole fleet to 72 aircraft

Sweden is looking at a future order for an additional batch of Saab’s Gripen E, expanding the multirole fleet to 72 units. The move is framed as a replacement for aircraft that would otherwise be diverted toward Ukraine-bound requirements, according to the cluster summary.

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2026-07-20T03:08:57.318354-07:00

Bloomberg

US Army cites “quality defects” slowing Lockheed hypersonic missile deliveries

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2026-07-20T02:23:17.388987-07:00

Reuters

Farnborough 2026 spotlights eVTOL and autonomous “loyal wingman” concepts amid defense-led demand

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2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Reuters

Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 ACE: lower-cost Patriot interceptor aimed at faster battlefield replenishment

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2026-07-19T23:52:53.517246-07:00

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Sweden seeks additional Gripen E batch to broaden multirole fleet to 72 aircraft Sweden is looking at a future order for an additional batch of Saab’s Gripen E, expanding the multirole fleet to 72 units. The move is framed as a replacement for aircraft that would otherwise be diverted toward Ukraine-bound requirements, according to the cluster summary.

2026-07-20T03:08:57.318354-07:00

Sweden seeks additional Gripen E batch to broaden multirole fleet to 72 aircraft

Bloomberg

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US Army cites “quality defects” slowing Lockheed hypersonic missile deliveries A senior Army official overseeing Lockheed Martin’s hypersonic missile program said “quality defects” are delaying deliveries. The official also said corrective actions are underway to improve the manufacturing process, aiming to restore delivery schedules.

2026-07-20T02:23:17.388987-07:00

US Army cites “quality defects” slowing Lockheed hypersonic missile deliveries

Reuters

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Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 ACE: lower-cost Patriot interceptor aimed at faster battlefield replenishment At Farnborough International Airshow 2026, Lockheed Martin presented PAC-3 ACE, a new Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Adapted Capability Effector designed to refresh shrinking high-end interceptor stockpiles. The company says the interceptor will cost less than half as much per unit versus PAC-3 MSE, supporting scalable air and missile defense as demand rises.

2026-07-19T23:52:53.517246-07:00

Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 ACE: lower-cost Patriot interceptor aimed at faster battlefield replenishment

Reuters

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Farnborough 2026 spotlights eVTOL and autonomous “loyal wingman” concepts amid defense-led demand Farnborough 2026’s flying display emphasizes electric aircraft and autonomous systems, with Beta Technologies showcasing the all-electric Alia CX300 and eVTOL/drones featured prominently across the show. In defense, BAE Systems is preparing autonomous collaborative platform “loyal wingman” demonstrations alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon, as the airshow opens amid reshaping aerospace deals from supply bottlenecks.

2026-07-19T21:09:59.142936-07:00

Farnborough 2026 spotlights eVTOL and autonomous “loyal wingman” concepts amid defense-led demand

Bloomberg

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Trump orders Qatar-donated 747 Air Force One offline for “maxed out” security upgrades President Donald Trump says the Qatar-donated Boeing 747 that has served as Air Force One will be taken offline soon for upgrades after questions about its security features. Trump cited concerns that the jet’s fast-track modifications by L3Harris may not meet the defensive standards of older presidential aircraft.

2026-07-19T19:08:59.817227-07:00

Trump orders Qatar-donated 747 Air Force One offline for “maxed out” security upgrades

Breaking Defense

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USAF chief Gen. Ken Wilsbach discusses lessons from Iran, T-7 flight progress, and the F-35 future amid delays In an interview with Breaking Defense, Air Force chief of staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach outlines lessons drawn from Iran-related developments, comments on the T-7 program’s flight activity, and addresses what’s next for the F-35—while acknowledging schedule delays shaping the jet’s near-term outlook.

2026-07-19T11:06:14.150855-07:00

USAF chief Gen. Ken Wilsbach discusses lessons from Iran, T-7 flight progress, and the F-35 future amid delays

Breaking Defense

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Boeing: Next-generation Air Force One still on track for 2028, but costs likely to rise further Boeing says it remains on track to deliver two next-generation presidential jets by 2028, but the program will require immediate additional spending and may see further cost growth. The company reports costs already exceeding $5 billion and points to overruns tied to late-stage final assembly, wiring, structures and certification work.

2026-07-19T10:07:30.135508-07:00

Boeing: Next-generation Air Force One still on track for 2028, but costs likely to rise further

Wall Street Journal

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Turkey seeks to transfer Russian air-defense system to UAE to address US objections amid F-35 acquisition push Turkey is in talks to transfer a sophisticated Russian air-defense system to the United Arab Emirates, according to U.S. and regional officials. The move is intended to help address American objections tied to Turkey’s efforts to procure advanced F-35 warplanes.

2026-07-18T16:30:28.387956-07:00

Turkey seeks to transfer Russian air-defense system to UAE to address US objections amid F-35 acquisition push

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