First Take, June 16, 2025

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DEFENSE Thailand and Sweden have completed negotiations for Bangkok’s acquisition of 12 Saab Gripen E/F fighters for delivery by 2034 to the Royal Thai Air Force. The Philippines and Korea Aerospace Industries have signed a $700 million follow-on contract for the acquisition of 12 additional FA-50PH...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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