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Defense Industry

Swedish air chief talks next-gen warplane, Gripen’s anti-drone role

Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman has served as commander of the Swedish Air Force since December 2022, overseeing a major modernization…

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Global Forces

Sweden hastens Gripen deep-strike punch with Taurus missiles

MONTREAL — Sweden will soon have the capability to conduct deep strikes far behind enemy lines, as the Gripen will…

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Naval Forces

France formally green lights PA-Ng aircraft carrier production

French President Emmanuel Macron today announced that France’s PA-Ng next generation aircraft carrier programme will proceed to the realization phase.…

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Global Forces

Denmark buys Kongsberg missile systems to defend strategic coastlines

PARIS — Denmark has signed a contract to buy coastal-defense missile systems from Norway’s Kongsberg for more than €100 million…

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Land Forces

Croatia buys German Leopard tanks using EU loans

WARSAW, Poland — The Croatian Ministry of Defense has placed an order for 44 Leopard 2A8 tanks, a deal valued…

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Global Conflicts

Germany to increase Arrow 3 interceptor and launcher deal with Israel

JERUSALEM — Germany is set to sign an expansion of its Arrow 3 interceptors and launchers deal with Israel by…

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Land Forces

Slovenia stalls Patria vehicle purchase amid political wrangling

WARSAW, Poland — Slovenia’s government is delaying an envisioned purchase of roughly 100 AMV XP vehicles from Finnish manufacturer Patria…

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Global Conflicts

Canada could use EU loans for next-gen warplane, submarine purchases

MILAN — Canada has become the first non-EU country to join the bloc’s flagship rearmament program, Security Action for Europe…

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Air Force

Ukraine signs letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafales from France

PARIS (AP) — Ukraine signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, the Ukrainian…

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Air Force

Ukraine gets in line for Swedish Gripen-E fighter jets

MILAN – Ukraine is inching closer to obtaining Swedish Gripen fighter jets as part of its year-long quest to acquire the fourth-generation…

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