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Ukraine and Sweden sign defence agreement for up to 150 Saab Gripen fighters, deliveries possible within three years

aerospaceglobalnews.com reports: Ukraine and Sweden have signed a landmark defence agreement that could see up to 150 Saab Gripen fighters delivered within three years.

Also: The Aviationist, South China Morning Post, Business Insider, Euronews, Economic Times and 8 more
2025-10-22T10:36:51.695690-07:00

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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, 1:11 PM PDT

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Merlin Collaborates with United States Air Force to Advance Autonomous Contingency Management Capabilities

By Business Wire: Merlin, a leading developer of assured, autonomous flight technology for defense customers, today announced the signing of a Cooperative Research and Develop...

2025-10-22T06:09:00.793559-07:00
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Air Data News • JCC; ADN

France Plans Expansion of Rafale Fleet to 286 Aircraft Under 2026 Defense Budget

By Air Data News: The French Ministry of the Armed Forces intends to expand its Rafale fighter fleet by 61 aircraft under the 2026 defense budget, bringing the total to 286.

2025-10-22T07:51:54.035499-07:00
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Reuters • Alexandra Alper

U.S. Weighs Broad Export Controls on Goods Made with U.S. Software — Could Hit Jet Engines and Other Aerospace Exports

By Reuters: The Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing's latest round of rare earth export restrictions, according to a U.S.

Also: The Guardian
2025-10-22T09:48:30.930348-07:00
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Reuters • Simon Johnson

Sweden in talks to sell Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine

By Reuters: 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.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Reuters, AeroTime, Aviation24, Aviation Week, Economic Times and 9 more
2025-10-22T06:36:24.341329-07:00
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Reuters • DhanushVignesh Babu

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