Italy hosts International Fighter Conference 2025 highlighting innovation and air power strategy
The 25th International Fighter Conference (IFC) concluded in Rome on 6 November, marking the first time the event was hosted in Italy.
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Ukraine in talks with Sweden on Gripen jet supply and future local production from 2033
Ukraine is continuing discussions with Sweden regarding the supply of Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft, as well as the future localisation of their production in Ukraine.
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Sweden explores funding options to support potential Ukraine purchase of up to 150 Gripen fighters
Sweden and Ukraine are advancing discussions on a major defence deal that could see Kyiv acquire as many as 150 Gripen E fighter jets, Sweden’s defence minister told Reuters on Thursday.
U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Hinds takes command of NATO Allied Air Command
Lieutenant General Jason T. Hinds has officially assumed command of NATO’s Allied Air Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, and U.S. Air Forces Africa during a ceremony held on 31 October 2025 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
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Sweden commissions Saab to deliver new launch system for Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters
Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 1 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Agency (FMV) for a new launch system for the Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighter aircraft.
Netherlands formally transfers 18 F-16 fighter jets to Romania for use at European training centre
The aircraft are being used at the European F-16 Training Centre (EFTC), established in part through a Dutch initiative, to train both Romanian and Ukrainian pilots.
Dutch F-35 Lightning II jets head to U.S. for NATO defence training at Mountain Home Air Force Base
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has sent twelve F-35 fighter jets to the United States to take part in a three-week segment of the annual training programme.
Lockheed Martin completes three more F-35A Husarz jets for Poland, deliveries due this year
On 29 October, the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces announced that Lockheed Martin has completed the final assembly of three additional F-35A Husarz aircraft for Poland.
Romania’s 48th Fighter Squadron begins NATO Air Policing missions with certified F-16 fleet
The 48th Fighter Squadron from the 71st “General Emanoil Ionescu” Air Base in Câmpia Turzii, Romania, began NATO-led Air Policing missions on 20 October 2025.
Kongsberg opens new 5,000 m² F-35 maintenance depot in Rygge to boost Norway’s defence capability
Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services has officially opened a new F-35 maintenance facility in Rygge, southeastern Norway.
Sweden and Ukraine sign Letter of Intent paving way for major Gripen fighter jet cooperation
Sweden and Ukraine have taken a significant step towards deeper defence cooperation following the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) on air capabilities by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Steadfast Noon: nuclear exercise underway as NATO tests credibility of deterrence strategy
NATO is conducting its annual nuclear deterrence exercise, Steadfast Noon, involving up to 70 aircraft from 14 Allied nations, operating across four host countries and the North Sea region.