Tag: IRIS-T

Germany Boosts Ukraine Military Support

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hold a press conference at the Federal Chancellery during the German-Ukrainian government consultations on April 14, 2026, in Berlin | Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Germany and Ukraine have signed new defence deals covering missiles, drones and air defence. Berlin also backed Kyiv’s EU bid and called for the release of EU funds to strengthen Ukraine’s long-term security.

Thailand orders Saab Gripen E/F fighters

A Gripen E aircraft carrying Meteor, IRIS-T and fuel tank, piloted by André Brännström photographed from a C-130 Hercules | Photo: Per Kustvik

Thailand has placed an order for three Gripen E and one two-seat Gripen F fighter aircraft, besides associated equipment, support and training, for SEK 5.3 billion (around $550 million), within an existing agreement with Sweden for 12 aircraft.