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
Dassault Aviation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Dassault leaves door open to new fighter partners after FCAS collapse

By Air Data News: Dassault Aviation could pursue new partnerships for a future combat aircraft following the collapse of the fighter element of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), with CEO Eric Trappier indicating that potential partners would not necessarily have to come from Europe.

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