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UAV Development & Drone Programs   SAAB   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Saab unveils loyal-wingman concept targeting mid-2030s service entry

Saab has unveiled a high-end loyal-wingman concept designed to operate alongside crewed aircraft, with potential service entry by the middle of the 2030s if the company secures a development contract. The announcement positions the concept within the growing market for advanced unmanned military aircraft.

2026-08-21T09:50:19.888135-07:00
SAAB   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Sweden logs first Taurus cruise missile launch from Gripen fighter

By FlightGlobal: The long-range weapon is designed to penetrate dense air defences by flying low and following terrain. The Swedish air force has successfully test-fired the Taurus KEPD 350 long-range cruise missile from a Saab Gripen fighter for the first time.

2026-08-21T11:50:07.362502-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Embraer  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Portugal prepares A-29N production line to target European Super Tucano market

By Air Data News: Portugal has taken another step toward becoming the European production base for Embraer’s A-29N Super Tucano, with the government declaring the establishment of a final assembly line for the military aircraft a project of national public interest.

2026-08-21T07:05:24.236150-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   F-16   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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CNBC • Chloe Taylor

Romania Scrambles F-16s to Destroy Russian Drone Near Critical European Gas Infrastructure

By CNBC: It comes weeks after Romania’s Air Force destroyed a Russian drone in its airspace.

Also: Unmanned Airspace and AeroTime
2026-08-21T03:21:04.363481-07:00
Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters

Finland summons Russian ambassador over suspected airspace violation

By Reuters: Finland's foreign affairs ministry said on Friday it had summoned Russia's ambassador and requested an explanation after a Russian IL-20 reconnaissance plane was suspected of having violated Finnish airspace on Thursday.

Also: AeroTime and tass.com
2026-08-21T05:20:46.443380-07:00
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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

SpaceWERX Announces 2026 STRATFI Awardees

By Payload: The Space Force announced the newest awardees of the SpaceWERX Strategic Funding Increase program during the Fed Supernova conference.

2026-08-21T05:51:10.323591-07:00