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Reuters

Saab signs FMV contract to deliver 16 Gripen E fighters to Ukraine in $2.54bn deal

Ukraine, Sweden and Saab have signed a contract for 16 Saab JAS Gripen E fighter aircraft worth about 24.6 billion Swedish crowns ($2.54 billion), marking the formal start of the programme for the Ukrainian Air Force. Sweden’s donated Gripen C/D deliveries are expected to begin in early 2027, while Gripen E deliveries are reported to start in early 2029, supported by British involvement.

defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

Ukraine and Sweden sign Gripen E fighter purchase deal

edrmagazine.eu • Paolo Valpolini

Saab signs contract for Gripen E for Ukraine

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2026-06-30T13:16:57.416868-07:00
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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
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Associated Press • JILL LAWLESS

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

By Associated Press: Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones. The Defense Investment Plan, announced Tuesday, aims to prepare the U.K.

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2026-06-30T01:43:25.394482-07:00