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saab.com

Saab, Ukraine's JSC UDI sign MoU to collaborate on aviation and airborne surveillance

Saab and JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" (UDI) signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on aviation and airborne surveillance, combining Saab's sensor and platform expertise with UDI's industrial base to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities. The MoU outlines intent to cooperate on development, production and sustainment of surveillance platforms.

2026-02-13T09:04:39.199956-08:00
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DefenseNews.com • Stephen Losey

US Air Force Orders Additional 30,000‑lb Bunker‑Buster Bombs After Iranian Nuclear Strikes

By DefenseNews.com: The 30,000-pound guided bomb is designed to penetrate an estimated 200 feet through rock or other hard substances before destroying enemy labs or bunkers.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and Military Times
2026-02-13T12:39:25.053832-08:00
Saudi Arabia   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

BAE officials upbeat over follow-on Typhoon prospect with Saudi Arabia

By FlightGlobal: UK airframer BAE Systems remains confident that Saudi Arabia will place a long-anticipated follow-on order for the Eurofighter Typhoon, as Riyadh also eyes a possible future role in the currently three-nation Global Combat Air Programme.

2026-02-13T10:08:58.914558-08:00
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Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

Belgium to sign F‑35 top‑up this year, seeks maximum European industrial content, says defence minister

By Breaking Defense: A contract for the top-up order of the stealth aircraft will be signed “this year," Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken told Breaking Defense.

2026-02-13T13:10:03.211427-08:00