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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Saab to flight‑test fighter‑sized uncrewed demonstrator next year ahead of 2030 decision

Saab said it will fly a fighter‑sized uncrewed aircraft next year as an experimental platform. The flight‑test is intended to precede and feed into a decision on a future fighter programme due by 2030, advancing Saab's work on unmanned combat concepts.

2026-02-25T03:16:36.292874-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

DGI2026 Day 2 — "The Elevated Analyst": Europe’s GEOINT Reality Check

By SpaceWatch Global: Day two at DGI 2026 takes place on February 24th, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For the geospatial intelligence community gathered at the QE2 Centre in London, the date carries particular weight.

2026-02-25T05:53:58.797004-08:00
Accident   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

ROK Air Force F-16C crashes during night training near Yeongju; pilot ejects and rescued

By AeroTime: A South Korean Air Force F-16C fighter jet crashed in a mountainous area near Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, during a nighttime training flight on February 25, 2026, with the pilot ejecting safely and later being rescued, according to Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) statements.

2026-02-25T06:16:25.810836-08:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Embraer  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Top US Air Force official not considering KC-390, backs KC-46

By FlightGlobal: The air force's top civilian official says he is not currently looking at Embraer's multi-role tanker as part of a sweeping plan to recapitalise the service's aerial refuelling fleet.

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2026-02-24T12:10:25.673260-08:00