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Reuters

Sweden in talks to sell Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine

Reuters reports: Sweden is in talks to sell between 100 and 150 Saab-made JAS Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday.

DefenseNews.com • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Zelenskyy heads north for possible Swedish arms deal

Also: AeroTime, Aviacionline, Aviation Week, Economic Times and 7 more
2025-10-22T06:36:24.341329-07:00

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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, 8:13 AM PDT

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Reuters

Unite members at BAE Systems' Warton and Samlesbury sites to strike after rejecting 3.6% pay offer

By Reuters: Britain’s Unite union said on Wednesday its members are taking strike action at defence giant BAE Systems' Warton and Samlesbury sites after rejecting a 3.6% pay offer that the union described as a real-terms wage cut.

2025-10-22T08:12:38.952478-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea issues early requirement for six maritime patrol aircraft; Boeing P-8A, Embraer and KAI emerge as contenders

By FlightGlobal: South Korea has an early-stage requirement for six additional maritime patrol aircraft, which could see the Boeing P-8A vying with conceptual types from Embraer and Korea Aerospace Industries.

Also: Aviation Week and Air Data News
2025-10-22T00:44:25.221547-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI tests autonomous aerial platform with AI pilot system

By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has successfully flight-tested its turbojet-powered Adaptable Aerial Platform using an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) pilot system, demonstrating threat avoidance and target engagement capabilities.

2025-10-21T21:16:42.363305-07:00
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The War Zone • Tyler Rogoway

The Rise of X‑BAT: Shield AI’s VTOL Stealth Drone Aiming to Disrupt Autonomous Combat Aviation

By The War Zone: Shield AI's highly ambitious plan to disrupt the autonomous combat aircraft market with its VTOL stealth drone.

Also: The Aviationist, Breaking Defense, Janes, CNBC, Defense One and 3 more
2025-10-21T14:37:23.405660-07:00