Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Axios • Colin Demarest

US Air Force seeks a new extremely long-range air-to-air missile, with initial variant work potentially split across multiple co

The U.S. Air Force is pursuing a new missile built for “crazy”/very long-range air-to-air engagements. In early development, multiple companies could be contracted for the initial air-to-air variant, signaling competitive sourcing for the program’s first phase.

2026-07-01T03:30:18.216755-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
Reuters

Saab signs $2.54 billion Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine

By Reuters: Swedish defence equipment maker Saab signed a contract on Tuesday to deliver 16 Gripen E fighter ​aircraft to Ukraine in a deal worth ​about 24.6 billion Swedish crowns ($2.54 billion).

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2026-06-30T13:16:57.416868-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   General Atomics   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Boeing  
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.

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