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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

USAF conducts live‑warhead test of Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) less than 16 months after award

On Jan. 21 the U.S. Air Force fired a live warhead on the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) at Eglin, advancing a low‑cost, mass‑producible standoff cruise missile. Tested less than 16 months after contract award, ERAM is intended for F‑16 operators, including Ukraine.

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U.S. Air Force advances ERAM standoff cruise missile program with live-fire test less than 16 months after award

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US Air Force conducts successful live‑fire of ERAM standoff cruise missile less than 16 months after contract award

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

US approves up to $3 billion in in-service support for Saudi F-15 fleet

By FlightGlobal: Riyadh has received approval from the US State Department for a potentially $3 billion package of in-service support for the Royal Saudi Air Force's Boeing F-15 combat aircraft.

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Reuters • Mike Stone

Raytheon awarded multi‑year deal to build thousands of Tomahawk and other missiles as US rebuilds stockpiles

By Reuters: The Pentagon's push to expand production comes as Washington races to rebuild depleted stockpiles.

Also: rtx.com

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As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role

By SpaceNews.com: As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role.

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DefenseNews.com • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Ukraine’s Gripen jets likely to come with long-reach Meteor missiles

By DefenseNews.com: Late last year, Ukraine and Sweden signed a letter of intent to export up to 150 Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv, although no final deal has been concluded.

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Sweden in talks to arm Ukraine’s Gripen fighters with MBDA Meteor long‑range missiles

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Sweden in talks to supply Ukraine with Saab Gripen fighters and MBDA Meteor air-to-air missiles

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Breaking Defense • Mike Yeo

Singapore's ST Engineering unveils Terrex s5 with hybrid-electric drive

By Breaking Defense: “If you want to power drones, lasers, comms and radars on the vehicle you will need all this power,” a senior company official told Breaking Defense.

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Saab Advocates Mixed Canadian Fleet as Gripen Production Set to Scale

By AINonline: Targeted rate of 36 units a year dependant on increased industrial collaboration.

Also: Aviation Week

2026-02-04T01:02:57.269457-08:00

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AINonline • David Donald

IAI Unveils Ellyon‑Equipped Special‑Mission Gulfstream G600 for AEW/ISR/EA

By AINonline: The Ellyon is a multirole AEW/ISR/EA platform.

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USAF conducts live‑warhead test of Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) less than 16 months after award

U.S. Air Force advances ERAM standoff cruise missile program with live-fire test less than 16 months after award

US Air Force conducts successful live‑fire of ERAM standoff cruise missile less than 16 months after contract award

US approves up to $3 billion in in-service support for Saudi F-15 fleet

Raytheon awarded multi‑year deal to build thousands of Tomahawk and other missiles as US rebuilds stockpiles

As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role

Ukraine’s Gripen jets likely to come with long-reach Meteor missiles

Sweden in talks to arm Ukraine’s Gripen fighters with MBDA Meteor long‑range missiles

Sweden in talks to supply Ukraine with Saab Gripen fighters and MBDA Meteor air-to-air missiles

Singapore's ST Engineering unveils Terrex s5 with hybrid-electric drive

Saab Advocates Mixed Canadian Fleet as Gripen Production Set to Scale

IAI Unveils Ellyon‑Equipped Special‑Mission Gulfstream G600 for AEW/ISR/EA

As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role

USAF conducts live‑warhead test of Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM)

Singapore's ST Engineering unveils Terrex s5 with hybrid-electric drive

Raytheon awarded multi‑year deal to build thousands of Tomahawk and other missiles as US rebuilds stockpiles

US approves up to $3 billion in in-service support for Saudi F-15 fleet

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