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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Dassault CEO Eric Trappier signals openness to new international partners for future combat aircraft after FCAS fighter element

Dassault Aviation is considering new partnerships for a future combat aircraft following the collapse of the fighter element of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). CEO Eric Trappier said potential partners would not necessarily have to come from Europe, keeping options open beyond the original FCAS framework.

2026-07-01T03:46:23.754011-07:00
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