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Ukraine
Saab Eyes Gripen Factory in Ukraine, CEO Says
After a letter of intent was signed to make 100-150 Swedish Gripen fighters for Ukraine, the manufacturer is reportedly considering an assembly plant in Ukraine to cope with the demand.
Oct. 27, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Hails ‘Historic’ Gripen Deal as Ukraine Secures 150 Fighter Jets Starting in 2026
Zelensky added that the Gripens are part of the broader security guarantees for Ukraine, forming an Air Force capable of fully protecting the nation’s skies.
Oct. 25, 2025
Ukraine
No Gripen Fighters for Ukraine Soon, Air Force Spokesman Says
Following a letter of intent with Stockholm, an Air Force spokesperson said the Gripen procurement is “extremely difficult,” and Kyiv shouldn’t expect the jets soon.
Oct. 23, 2025
Ukraine
More Progress on Gripens, But No Gripens Yet, Zelensky Says
The discussion to transfer Sweden’s advanced multirole fighters has been underway for some time, with Wednesday’s agreement supposedly laying the groundwork for future purchases.
Oct. 22, 2025
Drones
Russian Forces Shoot Down Own Fighter-Bomber Amid Overnight UAV Assault on Crimea
Dmytro Pletenchuk, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, said the plane was shot down by “friendly fire” from Russian air defenses while defending against incoming Ukrainian drones.
Oct. 17, 2025
Education
Into the Wild Blue: Four Women Studying in Ukrainian Aviation
Aviation is an expanding industry in Ukraine, especially for UAVs, and following Russia’s full-scale invasion, more Ukrainian women are entering the field, though still outnumbered ten-to-one by men.
Oct. 16, 2025
US
Leading US Aerospace Firm to Add Operations in Ukraine
Helicopter maker Bell will open an office in Ukraine, set up an assembly plant, explore joint venture opportunities with local partners, and share technology between US and Ukrainian engineers.
Oct. 16, 2025
Drones
‘S-70UAS U-Hawk’ – Black Hawk Reimagined as Pilotless Cargo Drone
Lockheed Martin unveiled an autonomous derivative of its Black Hawk medium-lift military utility helicopter in which it replaces the cockpit with front-opening doors.
Oct. 15, 2025
Ukraine Knocks Out Tu-95 Bomber Used to Rain Missiles on Ukrainian Cities
The SBU says its drones flew 800 km to destroy a Tu-95 bomber at Russia’s Engels air base, a key launch site for missile attacks on Ukraine.
July 17, 2026
