- August 8th, 2025
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has received cabinet approval to acquire four Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole fighter jets from Sweden. The procurement marks a significant step in modernizing Thailand’s ageing combat air fleet and reflects Bangkok’s deeper...
The Swedish Embassy in Bangkok has issued an unequivocal statement denying recent media reports that claim Sweden has suspended or frozen its planned sale of next-generation Gripen E/F fighter jets to Thailand. The statement comes at a time of heightened...
Thailand’s evolving defense strategy and global alignment, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced a $500 million deal to purchase four Gripen E/F fighter jets from Swedish defense manufacturer Saab, snubbing the widely-used American F-16s. This acquisition marks the...
Ukraine is advancing its efforts to modernize its air force through enhanced collaboration with Sweden, following a high-level meeting between Ukrainian defense officials and representatives from Swedish aerospace firm SAAB. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reported that Deputy Minister for...
In a move that could reshape the defense calculus of Southern Europe, Micael Johansson, CEO of Swedish aerospace giant Saab, has confirmed that the company is engaged in formal talks with Portugal to supply its JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets....
In a development that could recalibrate defense alignments in Latin America, the Swedish government has formally requested parliamentary approval to enter into a government-to-government agreement with Peru for the sale of up to 12 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole...
Sweden has committed its largest military aid package to Ukraine to date, valued at 16 billion Swedish crowns (approximately $1.59 billion), Defense Minister Pål Jonson announced on Monday. The package, which includes extensive defense equipment procurement and long-term military assistance,...
Nordic Air Defence, a Swedish startup, has introduced the Kreuger 100, a battery-powered drone interceptor designed for both military and civilian applications. The system, which utilizes pulsed propulsion and controlled aerodynamics, is positioned as a cost-effective solution to counter aerial...
European leaders mounted a vigorous defense of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance subjected him to a barrage of condescending and scornful remarks during an Oval Office meeting. The episode,...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed surprise and cautious optimism following a phone call with Donald Trump, who was recently reelected as President of the United States. The Nov. 10 conversation, which Scholz described as "detailed and good," primarily focused...
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