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Ukraine and Sweden advance Gripen fighter supply: up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F jets plus donation of 16 Gripen C/D in $2.90B deal

Sweden says it will sell Ukraine 20 of the latest-model Saab Gripen fighters while donating up to 16 older Gripen C/D variants. Kyiv’s plan now centers on an initial batch of up to 20 Gripen E/F aircraft, with C/D deliveries targeted as early as next year, funded via an EU Ukraine Support Loan allocation of €2.5 billion.

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

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Czech Interior Ministry signs deal for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise Police Aviation Service

2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00

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Israel receives first on-order Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker ahead of local systems installation

2026-05-28T01:35:42.570055-07:00

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Hanwha, KASA to jointly develop small turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed platforms

2026-05-27T22:15:22.577087-07:00

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Ukraine and Sweden advance Gripen fighter supply: up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F jets plus donation of 16 Gripen C/D in $2.90B deal Sweden says it will sell Ukraine 20 of the latest-model Saab Gripen fighters while donating up to 16 older Gripen C/D variants. Kyiv’s plan now centers on an initial batch of up to 20 Gripen E/F aircraft, with C/D deliveries targeted as early as next year, funded via an EU Ukraine Support Loan allocation of €2.5 billion.

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

Ukraine and Sweden advance Gripen fighter supply: up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F jets plus donation of 16 Gripen C/D in $2.90B deal

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Israel receives first on-order Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker ahead of local systems installation Israel’s first Boeing KC-46A tanker, dubbed “Gideon,” has arrived in-country ahead of service entry and begins the next phase of installation work for local systems. The aircraft is the first of six KC-46As ordered, marking a tangible step toward expanding Israel’s aerial refueling capability.

2026-05-28T01:35:42.570055-07:00

Israel receives first on-order Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker ahead of local systems installation

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Israel Air Force takes delivery of first Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker to replace ageing 707 Re’em fleet The Israeli Air Force has received its first KC-46A aerial refueling tanker at Nevatim Air Base after completing initial flight-testing activity in the U.S. The aircraft is intended to start replacing the IAF’s Boeing 707 Re’em tankers, expanding long-range reach and tanker capacity.

2026-05-28T01:35:42.570055-07:00

Israel Air Force takes delivery of first Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker to replace ageing 707 Re’em fleet

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Czech Interior Ministry signs deal for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise Police Aviation Service The Czech Ministry of the Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 five-bladed H145 medium-twin rotorcraft to be operated by the Czech Police Aviation Service. The aircraft will support public-safety missions including law enforcement, rescue operations and aeromedical transport.

2026-05-27T23:17:57.739175-07:00

Czech Interior Ministry signs deal for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise Police Aviation Service

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Hanwha, KASA to jointly develop small turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed platforms Hanwha Aerospace and the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) will jointly develop a small turbofan engine tailored for collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) and other uncrewed systems. Hanwha says the design is intended to meet the high electricity demands associated with CCA missions.

2026-05-27T22:15:22.577087-07:00

Hanwha, KASA to jointly develop small turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed platforms

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RCAF unveils first CT-153 Juno training helicopter—an Airbus H135 variant—at CANSEC The Royal Canadian Air Force debuted its first CT-153 Juno training helicopter at CANSEC in Ottawa. The CT-153 is a variant of the Airbus H135, marking a new training-aircraft milestone for RCAF helicopter pilot instruction as the service refreshes its trainer fleet.

2026-05-27T12:58:19.939899-07:00

RCAF unveils first CT-153 Juno training helicopter—an Airbus H135 variant—at CANSEC

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Navy weighs replacing legacy F-5 aggressors with F/A-18E/F Super Hornets to better emulate advanced peer threats The U.S. Navy is considering swapping its remaining F-5 adversary aircraft for F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, arguing the move would provide a more threat-representative “red air” fleet. The proposal is framed around improving realism for high-end training against advanced enemies such as China.

2026-05-27T10:41:38.642128-07:00

Navy weighs replacing legacy F-5 aggressors with F/A-18E/F Super Hornets to better emulate advanced peer threats

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Canada moves toward Saab GlobalEye AEW&C on Bombardier Global 6500 platform, setting up wider Saab-led air-defense and Gripen pr Canada has entered negotiations to acquire Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft, prioritizing the Swedish system built on Bombardier’s Global 6500 over U.S. alternatives. The preliminary preferred-supplier step strengthens Saab’s position for the Royal Canadian Air Force AEW&C requirement and could increase the odds of Ottawa pursuing Gripen fighters.

2026-05-27T06:09:45.393840-07:00

Canada moves toward Saab GlobalEye AEW&C on Bombardier Global 6500 platform, setting up wider Saab-led air-defense and Gripen pr

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Ukraine and Sweden advance Gripen fighter supply: up to 20 Saab Gripen E/F jets plus donation of 16 Gripen C/D in $2.90B deal

Czech Interior Ministry signs deal for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters to modernise Police Aviation Service

Israel receives first on-order Boeing KC-46A “Gideon” tanker ahead of local systems installation

Hanwha, KASA to jointly develop small turbofan for collaborative combat aircraft and other uncrewed platforms

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