NATO looks to work with Saab on 10 radar jets largely built in Canada

NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is looking to work with Swedish manufacturer Saab on up to 10 radar jets largely built in Canada. Rutte told an audience at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, that its current fleet is to be replaced by the GlobalEye system, as it is nearing the end of [] The post NATO looks to Saab to build up to 10 surveillance planes using Canadian jets appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Romania, other NATO states to replace AWACS radar aircraft with Swedish-made Saab GlobalEye

Romania, other NATO states to replace AWACS radar aircraft with Swedish-made Saab GlobalEye

[Video] 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇯🇵⚡️ — Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that new countries may [...]

— Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has stated that new countries may join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), the sixth-generation stealth fighter initiative jointly developed by the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy.According to Crosetto, Canada is the closest to joining the programme in an observer capacity. Germany and Saudi Arabia are also being considered as potential participants.Meanwhile, uncertainty persists over the future of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme led by Germany and France, while progress on GCAP continues to accelerate. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently confirmed that the project has entered its operational phase.@IntelSlava

UK fighter jets escort Russian aircraft away from carrier strike group: ‘Unsafe and unprofessional’

U.K. fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian aircraft away from a carrier strike group after it repeatedly flew close. On Monday, a Russian Tu-142 “Bear-F” maritime patrol craft, derived from the famous Tu-95 bomber, made repeated close passes at the strike group. During these passes, it dropped several sonobuoys, a listening device used to []

Türkiye commits to procure long-range Atmaca cruise missiles, NATO deputy chief says

6 NATO allies also join initiative for large-scale development, procurement of low-cost ground-launched cruise missiles

Canada’s Growing Aerospace and Defense Sector

Canada’s latest defence procurement is becoming impossible to ignore. The CBC reports that Ottawa is now looking beyond simply purchasing Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft. NATO itself has now selected the same Swedish system to replace its aging Boeing E-3 AWACS fleet, making GlobalEye the alliance’s future airborne surveillance platform. This is no small []

NATO drops American AWACS for Swedish radar planes

For more than four decades, the same American-built aircraft has been NATO’s eyes in the sky, and that streak is about to end. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced at the alliance’s summit in Ankara, Türkiye, that NATO will open formal negotiations with Swedish defense firm Saab to acquire up to ten GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, []

Russian 'shadow fleet' accused of covert drone missions targeting the UK and Europe

A finding from the International Institute for Strategic Studies claims Russia's 'Shadow Fleet' is being used to launch drones over Europe. It includes airports and military assets across the UK and other NATO countries. The report claims they were part of a covert Russian campaign to test NATO’s defences.

US in Talks to Bring PAC-3 Missile Maintenance to Europe

The US is reportedly eyeing joint production of AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles and maintenance centers for PAC-3 Patriot missiles in Europe, which is set to be announced on the sidelines of Tuesday’s NATO summit. However, the proposal falls short of joint production of PAC-3s in Germany as speculated earlier, with Kyiv appealing for the missiles following recent waves of deadly Russian missile strikes.

Nato sends in military forces after Russia unleashes fresh round of air strikes

Nato sends in military forces after Russia unleashes fresh round of air strikes

NATO picks Saab’s Globaleye for airborne surveillance, warns of drones and missiles

NATO picks Saab’s Globaleye for airborne surveillance, warns of drones and missiles

Video Shows Russian Forces Destroying New US-Made MAAWLR Air Defense System in Ukraine

Russian troops have reportedly destroyed one of the newest American weapons operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the special military operation zone. The target was a MAAWLR mobile short-range air defense missile system, which was struck by a drone operated by the 11th Army Guards Corps of the Sever Group of Forces in the Kharkiv region. New Air Defense System Reportedly Hit in Kharkiv Region According to Severny Veter Telegram channel, the MAAWLR system was first unveiled at the Air, Space Cyber Conference in the United States in the autumn of 2025. The system can be deployed either as a stationary installation or mounted on pickup trucks and trailers. The mobile version is designated MAAWLR, while the fixed variant is known as BRAWLR.

Ukraine’s Shortage of Patriot Missiles Leaves Kyiv Undefended

Russia’s nearly unimpeded strikes are the consequence of a global dearth of interceptors for the U.S.-made Patriot antimissile system.

Carney arrives in Turkey for high-level NATO talks with German and South Korean leaders

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance will work with Swedish manufacturer Saab on up to 10 early warning surveillance planes built by a Canadian company.

Germany and US expand missile production in Europe

During the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany and the United States reached agreements to expand the production of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and explore opportunities for manufacturing them in Europe. The countries also agreed to establish a European maintenance and repair center for PAC-3 missiles used by the Patriot air defense system, AzerNEWS reports.

European NATO states team up to develop new long-range ballistic missile

European NATO states team up to develop new long-range ballistic missile

"Crimean switch": Ukraine hits 10 energy sites overnight

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck 48 targets in the rear of Russian forces on the night of 2-3 July, including 10 energy facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea and an anti-aircraft missile system.

NATO reconnaissance plane flies over Baltic countries, Gulf of Finland

The plane does not approach regions bordering Russia and Belarus

Russia stages nuclear bomber drills north of the UK

Russia stages nuclear bomber drills north of the UK

Four NATO allies to order air defense missiles from US manufacturer to bolster Ukraine

Several NATO allies have announced that they will order Patriot air defense missiles for Ukraine directly from the manufacturer in the United States, which comes as Ukraine is facing a shortage of munitions to counter large-scale Russian attacks. In addition to supporting the NATO-wide program for coordinating donations of advanced US military equipment, four countries The post Four NATO allies to order air defense missiles from US manufacturer to bolster Ukraine appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Poland’s military expansion reveals the gap between ambition and battlefield readiness

NATO's biggest eastern spender would meet a Russian attack today with two divisions ready in a week and four that need weeks, or aren't built yet, a Polish daily reports.

Nato launches defence projects to counter Russia and China

Nato member states unveiled a series of defence initiatives on Tuesday aimed at strengthening weapons development, production and supply chains in response to security challenges posed by Russia and China. Speaking at the Nato Summit Defence Industry Forum (NSDIF) on the first day of this year’s summit in Ankara, Turkey, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte announced several new projects involving member states and defence contractors to bolster the alliance’s advanced military capabilities. Among...

NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones

ANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that allies buy up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany and Denmark signing a letter of intent for the purchase.This is the first purchase of Triton drones by the alliance and will complement NATO’s current fleet of RQ-4D Phoenix intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance drones based at Sigonella Air Base in Sicily, Italy.

Russian nuclear-capable bombers patrol Arctic amid tensions with NATO (VIDEO)

Russian Tu-160 nuclear-capable strategic bombers have conducted a patrol flight over the Arctic amid tensions with NATO Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Defense Ministry: Targeting Ukrainian Command Centers with Airstrikes

Russian Defense Ministry: Targeting Ukrainian Command Centers with Airstrikes