Interesting article about abut SAAB's plans to increase production of its Gripen E/F to fulfill a potential order of 100+ aircraft for Ukraine.
https://united24media.com/defense-tech/ukraines-gripen-ambition-grows-as-saab-prepares-to-double-output-bad-news-for-russian-aviation-21531
SAAB is...
So it appears that the Houthi's have struck first. Multiple media sources are reporting that the Houthi's have carried out several missile attacks against pro-Saudi forces in Yemen. More from TWZ:
https://www.twz.com/news-features/houthis-stage-large-scale-attack-on-saudi-aligned-forces-in-yemen
It's possible that an Ukrainian cargo aircraft may have been the target. More from TWZ:
https://www.twz.com/news-features/explosive-drone-found-next-to-ukrainian-an-124-in-germany-signals-a-new-threat-reality
Well the Guardian is reporting that Saudi Arabia may be positioning ground forces for an attack into Yemen.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/30/saudi-forces-planning-major-offensive-against-houthis-central-yemen
This should be interesting.
Chrystia Freeland has an article in the NY Times looking at Trump's relationship with Canada and the World.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/opinion/canada-trump-tariffs-south-park.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1VA.exm2.y1kL_7O-siPC&smid=url-share
Not sure if this is the right thread to post this; so Mods can move it if desired.
A Canadian citizen originally from China has been arrested at SHAPE HQ for spying for an undisclosed "third-country."
https://thedefensepost.com/2026/07/25/nato-intern-arrested-spying/
More news to follow I'm sure.
And just to point out that the Saudi's, thanks to a secret deal with China, already has a IRBM force in place.
https://grokipedia.com/page/Royal_Saudi_Strategic_Missile_Force
Hegseth talks about spending taxpayers wisely, but in reality the Pentagons finances leave alot to be desired!
Here is an extract from a Reason Magazine article (posted below):
https://reason.com/2026/07/16/congress-wants-to-keep-funding-a-pentagon-that-wont-account-for-its-spending/
An old warhorse returns:
https://en.defence-ua.com/weapon_and_tech/ukraine_is_shooting_down_russias_new_banderol_cruise_missiles_with_76_year_old_40_mm_bofors_l70_anti_aircraft_guns-19198.html
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