Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

[shavenferret]

1. Ukrainian and Russian Telegram channels report approximately 700 drones heading toward Russian regions, including Moscow region.

https://bsky.app/profile/wartranslated.bsky.social/post/3m4jg2ksv6k2h

2. Sweden is wanting to use UAV's as wingmen of the Gripen. This could be great for Ukraine so that they don't have pilots flying around risking their lives. And from what i understand, having one plane be the master of UAV's is the goal of 6th gen fighters...... so this is the way of the future, big possible win here eventually.

"However, finding an ideal "pair" for the Gripen is far from impossible. Sweden itself — which relies solely on the Gripen and has no plans to acquire foreign fighters — is betting on a new approach: "loyal wingmen," or unmanned combat aircraft designed to operate alongside manned jets. These are already being developed under Sweden’s emerging F-series program."

https://en.defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/which_fighter_is_the_perfect_pair_for_ukraines_gripen_and_why_the_answer_requires_a_broader_view-16311.html


3. Sweden's Saab considering Canada for its Gripen jet assembly
Saab is looking to ramp up its production of the GlobalEye jet to meet demand from Ukraine

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saab-sweden-canada-jets-9.6959085

The advantage of having the factory in Ukraine would be that Ukraine will have the fighters at a much cheaper cost and more of the $$$$$ stays in Ukraine as people have jobs as well as many 3rd parties and contractors. Of course, the war will have to be over or Russia will blow it to hell. If Ukraine is positive that this won't last forever they may hold off until it is safe. Otherwise, Canada would be a fine location.