The United States is poised to approve a $3 billion agreement to sustain Saudi Arabia's aging F-15 fighter fleet. Following a request from its Gulf ally, the US State Department has approved a sustainment package for the Royal Saudi Air Force's F-15s.
Sweden and Ukraine are making progress on a multi-billion-crown deal for up to 150 Saab JAS 39 Gripen E fighters. The two governments are exploring funding mechanisms that combine Ukrainian payments with Swedish military assistance and multilateral support, Breaking Defense reports.
India has approved a $39 billion purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France, in an effort to bolster its air force capabilities. The deal comes after years of negotiations and was backed by the Defense Acquisition Council on February 12, 2026.