Sweden exercise option to buy third GlobalEye early warning aircraft

Saab, a leading Swedish defense and aerospace company, has signed a new contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft (AEW&C). This agreement, valued at approximately $270 million, underscores Sweden’s commitment to strengthening its air and maritime surveillance capabilities.


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Top Aces delivers first upgraded A-4 aggressor training mission for RCAF

Top Aces Inc., a leading provider of advanced adversary air (ADAIR) training, has successfully completed its first training mission in Canada utilizing the newly introduced A-4 Advanced Aggressor Fighter (AAF). This milestone marks the official commencement of AAF service delivery under an amendment to Top Aces’ Contracted Airborne Training Services (CATS) contract with the Canadian government, announced in December 2023.

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Australian company in bidding war with China’s Norinco for missile manufacturer Avibras

A new report from Sky News highlights a developing situation regarding the potential acquisition of a major South American missile manufacturer, Avibras, by an Australian company. The report details a race between Australian firm DefendTex and Chinese state-owned defense giant Norinco to secure ownership of the financially troubled Brazilian company.

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