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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Airbus Defence & Space signs MoU with Brave1 as Ukraine books 16 Saab Gripen E fighters in SEK 24.6B deal

Airbus Defence and Space has signed an MoU with Ukraine’s Brave1 to access frontline testing via the platform’s “Test in Ukraine” framework. Separately, Saab and the Swedish government (FMV) have contracted 16 Gripen E fighters for Ukraine, with deliveries targeted for 2029–2030 and the wider package including support, parts and training.

2026-07-01T22:44:37.448506-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK defence plan targets Storm Shadow, Meteor successor investments

By FlightGlobal: New weapons investment outlined in spending plan. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) will not invest in further upgrades to two of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) long-range air-launched weapons, instead favouring the development of next-generation systems.

2026-07-02T00:46:56.114080-07:00
Event   Middle East   Helicopter   Sikorsky   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The Hill • Filip Timotija

Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea, one crew missing

By The Hill: A Navy helicopter assigned to a U.S. aircraft carrier made an “emergency water landing” in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday morning and one of the four aircrewmen is missing, according to the U.S.

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2026-07-01T11:31:59.539423-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Trump Administration moves to approve F110 engine sale to Turkey for Kaan fighters

By FlightGlobal: The deal has apparently not received congressional approval, as is typical for large exports of military systems. The Trump Administration intends to approve the export of fighter engines to Turkey as part of Ankara's efforts to develop a new indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

2026-07-01T12:29:13.243332-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

B-2 bomber scores hit with LRASM anti-ship missile in Pacific exercise

By FlightGlobal: China's naval build-up is driving anti-ship capabilities among the USA and its allies. A Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber has conducted a successful live-fire test with the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile).

2026-07-01T10:59:22.654466-07:00