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aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Ukraine confirms Swedish ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft began combat sorties in March 2026

Ukraine says Sweden-donated Saab ASC 890 airborne early warning and control aircraft have begun combat operations, supplying surveillance data to Ukrainian F-16, Mirage 2000 and Gripen fighters. The deployment marks the aircraft’s operational debut and adds an airborne battle-management capability to Ukraine’s defenses.

Janes • control (AEW, Control 890 early warning

Ukraine conflict: Kyiv confirms use of ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Ukraine confirms Saab ASC 890 is flying combat missions

Also: AeroTime, Aviation Week and Janes

9 Sources

2026-09-06T19:50:07.687335-07:00

Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russia warns US missile launcher in Norway is wartime target

By AeroTime: Russia claims that a US Navy missile launcher deployed to Norway is part of its wartime targeting plans after a C-17 delivered the system to Trondheim.

1 Source

2026-09-07T08:05:34.538612-07:00

AI Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

GPS-free test flight relies on Earth’s magnetic field

By FlightGlobal: Technology could reduce reliance on vulnerable GPS signals and satellites. A US military programme has demonstrated a highly accurate quantum navigation system for aircraft that does not rely on GPS.

1 Source

2026-09-07T03:20:41.011728-07:00

Helicopter Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Satellite images appear to show Russian Ka-52, Mi-28 destroyed at Sochi Airport

By AeroTime: Satellite imagery appears to show Russian Ka-52 and Mi-28 helicopters destroyed after Ukraine attacked Sochi Airport.

2 Sources

2026-09-07T05:50:12.319890-07:00

Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

Reuters

Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin's Himars artillery rocket system in $729 mln deal

By Reuters: Sweden ‌has decided it will buy Lockheed Martin's Himars artillery rocket system, Swedish Defence Minister Pal ⁠Jonson said on Monday.

Also: defence-blog.com

2 Sources

2026-09-07T05:35:50.521224-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs SAAB General Atomics Military Aircraft Procurement

AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Saab Fields Interest In LoyalEye Surveillance System For MQ-9B Drone

By AINonline: MQ-9B-mounted radar could complement piloted GlobalEye assets.

1 Source

2026-09-07T05:51:00.218222-07:00

MRO Europe M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Marshall Aerospace snapped up by German investment house

By FlightGlobal: Acquisition of C-130 MRO provider ends period of uncertainty for Cambridge airport-based firm. UK-based C-130 MRO specialist Marshall Aerospace is to be acquired by German private equity investor Aurelius Group, ending a period of uncertainty for the Cambridge firm.

Also: Aviation Week

2 Sources

2026-09-07T02:20:49.629534-07:00

Saudi Arabia Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

US clears massive Saudi JDAM-ER deal

By FlightGlobal: Potential package is second major air-launched weapons deal approved for Riyadh in recent months. The US government has cleared the potential sale of thousands of Boeing JDAM-ER (Joint Direct Attack Munition – Extended Range) weapons to Saudi Arabia.

Also: Janes

2 Sources

2026-09-07T00:05:17.359345-07:00

Ukraine confirms Swedish ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft began combat sorties in March 2026

Ukraine conflict: Kyiv confirms use of ASC 890 AEW&C aircraft

Ukraine confirms Saab ASC 890 is flying combat missions

Russia warns US missile launcher in Norway is wartime target

GPS-free test flight relies on Earth’s magnetic field

Satellite images appear to show Russian Ka-52, Mi-28 destroyed at Sochi Airport

Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin's Himars artillery rocket system in $729 mln deal

Saab Fields Interest In LoyalEye Surveillance System For MQ-9B Drone

Marshall Aerospace snapped up by German investment house

US clears massive Saudi JDAM-ER deal

Russia warns US missile launcher in Norway is wartime target

Saab Fields Interest In LoyalEye Surveillance System For MQ-9B Drone

Satellite images appear to show Russian Ka-52, Mi-28 destroyed at Sochi Airport

Sweden to buy Lockheed Martin's Himars artillery rocket system in $729 mln deal

GPS-free test flight relies on Earth’s magnetic field

Marshall Aerospace snapped up by German investment house

RAF completes operation on remote Arctic island with US and Norwegian allies

Greek F-4 crashes during air show near Athens, two pilots dead, sources say

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Ships After Missiles Fired at American Aircraft Carrier

US carrier Abraham Lincoln departs Thailand after respite visit

Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom crashes during Athens Flying Week, killing two crew members

U.S. strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Iran targets carrier and destroyer with ballistic missiles

Manufacturing flaw adds structural repairs and further delays to Boeing’s $3 billion VC-25B Air Force One program

Space Force begins next-generation GPS ground architecture after $6.27 billion OCX cancellation

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