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DefenseNews.com • Linus Höller

NATO builds momentum for Saab GlobalEye AWACS replacement amid shift away from Boeing E-3

Political momentum is reportedly building for NATO to pursue the Swedish-Canadian Saab GlobalEye as an AWACS-type solution, reflecting a shift away from Boeing’s E-3 Sentry fleet. The reported push comes as NATO reconsideres its broader airborne early warning posture.

2026-04-24T09:49:25.898469-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russia warns European hosts of French nuclear-capable Rafale will become targets

By AeroTime: Russian Deputy FM Grushko said that Moscow will add European hosts of French nuclear-capable Rafale to its priority target list after Macron's Gdansk visit.

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2026-04-24T07:03:21.261074-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

The Netherlands firms up plan to work with USAF on CCAs

By FlightGlobal: Interoperability between nations is a priority for western CCA efforts. The Pentagon and the defence ministry of the Netherlands have entered a partnership that will see the European country acquire a prototype collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) for development work in the USA.

2026-04-24T04:13:50.483328-07:00