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Reuters

Saab/FM V contract launched for Ukraine’s 16 Gripen E fighters, deal valued at ~24.6 billion kronor

Sweden, Ukraine and Saab have signed a contract for 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft for the Ukrainian Air Force, worth about 24.6 billion Swedish kronor ($2.54 billion). Deliveries for the E variant are set to start in the early 2029 timeframe, while 16 donated Gripen C/D fighters are expected to begin arriving in early 2027 with Swedish support.

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
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

Ukraine hits Russia's Dubna satellite site for second time, Zelenskiy says

By Reuters: Ukraine's military struck Russia's Dubna satellite communications centre ​in the Moscow region on Tuesday for ‌the second time, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, in a widening campaign of strikes targeting such facilities.

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2026-06-30T02:58:17.030766-07:00
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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