SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

UK delivers new G-120TP trainer aircraft and pledges €300M for a 16-jet Gripen E squadron to Ukraine by 2029

Britain has taken delivery of its first new-generation G-120TP fixed-wing aircraft aimed at revitalizing military pilot training. In parallel, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a €300 million package to help equip Ukraine with 16 Saab Gripen E fighter jets, targeting squadron delivery by 2029.

2026-07-16T05:45:44.051100-07:00
Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

DCMA Flags Missing Required Equipment on at Least 15 F-35s Since May 2025

By Aviation Today: At least 15 F-35s built in the last year have lacked required equipment, according to a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) list sent to sister publication Defense Daily after a Freedom […].

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2026-07-16T07:29:22.237609-07:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Trump's pick to lead Space Force defends plan to more than double budget

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Space Force backed the administration’s proposal to more than double the service’s budget, telling senators on Thursday that a $71.1 billion request was “exactly what we need” to counter China’s rapidly expanding military capabilities in space.

2026-07-16T08:14:50.576553-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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New York Times • Nicholas Kulish, Peter Eavis, Saronic Corsair

Maker of Drone Boats Used in Iran War to Open New Texas Shipyard

By New York Times: Saronic Technologies will make naval and commercial vessels at the facility. The company’s naval drone helped rescue the crew of a downed Apache helicopter last month.

2026-07-16T08:16:09.161712-07:00
Event   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Actions of Blue Angels pilot called into question over low pass at busy US beach

By AeroTime: A US Navy's Blue Angels aerobatic display team is under review after video footage emerged of a low altitude pass at a busy Florida beach.

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2026-07-16T04:15:47.808247-07:00