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Saab signs SEK 24.6bn ($2.54bn) contract to supply 16 Gripen E fighters to Ukraine

Ukraine, Sweden and Saab have signed a contract for 16 Saab Gripen E multirole fighters, valued at about SEK 24.6 billion ($2.54 billion). The agreement formally launches the Gripen E programme for the Ukrainian Air Force, with deliveries reportedly starting in 2029-2030, alongside Sweden-donated Gripen C/D arrivals beginning in early 2027 with British support.

defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Ukraine and Sweden sign Gripen E fighter purchase deal

edrmagazine.eu • Paolo Valpolini

Saab signs contract for Gripen E for Ukraine

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2026-06-30T13:16:57.416868-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

UK investment plan confirms funding for 12 F-35As to revive RAF nuclear role

By AeroTime: The UK’s 2026 Defence Investment Plan confirms funding for 12 F-35A fighters, restating its plan to join NATO’s nuclear mission.

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2026-06-30T07:45:00.814222-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

MQ-25 uncrewed tanker returns to sea aboard US aircraft carrier

By FlightGlobal: The Boeing-owned T1 test asset previously completed deck handling trials at sea in 2021. Boeing's MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed naval refuelling aircraft has returned to sea for the first time in five years.

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General Atomics MQ-9B Drone Designated as the ‘Gold Standard’ for Arctic High North Operations

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

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

USS Theodore Roosevelt hosts international helicopter exchange during RIMPAC 26

By AeroTime: The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt hosted more than 45 military personnel from eight countries for an international helicopter exchange as part of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2026 (RIMPAC 26).

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2026-06-30T06:30:08.252797-07:00

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Reuters

Kongsberg Gruppen signs $400 million order from Kuwait through Raytheon, US FMS

By Reuters: Kongsberg Gruppen will provide its defense system to Kuwait in a ‌deal with Raytheon under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales programme, the Norwegian technology company said on Tuesday.

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2026-06-30T07:45:00.429367-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Finland and Estonia partner with NestAI on AI for unmanned systems

By AeroTime: Finland's defense ministry, Estonia's military, and NestAI signed a June 30 letter of intent to co-develop AI for unmanned systems and command and control.

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

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CNBC • Scott Cohn

Trump's massive defense budget, depleted war machine, spark U.S. state battle for business and jobs

By CNBC: Trump's huge defense budget request and a race to replenish weapons stocks while building hypersonic missiles lead to war between U.S. states for jobs.

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2026-06-30T06:29:16.345689-07:00

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Reuters

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

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Saab signs SEK 24.6bn ($2.54bn) contract to supply 16 Gripen E fighters to Ukraine

Ukraine and Sweden sign Gripen E fighter purchase deal

Saab signs contract for Gripen E for Ukraine

UK investment plan confirms funding for 12 F-35As to revive RAF nuclear role

MQ-25 uncrewed tanker returns to sea aboard US aircraft carrier

General Atomics MQ-9B Drone Designated as the ‘Gold Standard’ for Arctic High North Operations

USS Theodore Roosevelt hosts international helicopter exchange during RIMPAC 26

Kongsberg Gruppen signs $400 million order from Kuwait through Raytheon, US FMS

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Trump's massive defense budget, depleted war machine, spark U.S. state battle for business and jobs

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Sweden orders first new-production Gripen E fighters for transfer to Ukraine

Saab signs contract for Gripen E for Ukraine

Saab signs $2.54 billion Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine

MQ-25 uncrewed tanker returns to sea aboard US aircraft carrier

UK investment plan confirms funding for 12 F-35As to revive RAF nuclear role

Kongsberg Gruppen signs $400 million order from Kuwait through Raytheon, US FMS

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