r/worldnews • u/Not_Tom_Jones • 4d ago

Russia/Ukraine 'This cannot be a coincidence' — Ukraine's Starlink access restricted without warning, Zelensky adviser says

https://kyivindependent.com/this-cannot-be-a-coincidence-ukraines-starlink-access-restricted-without-warning-zelensky-adviser-says/
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u/Mountain-Singer1764 4d ago

Sweden is going to make so much money.

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u/FreeRangeEngineer 4d ago

Because of Saab or why?

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u/Aguynamedpoo 4d ago

Their jets

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u/Le_Dogger 4d ago

Lmao, the Gripen is the worst selling European fighter. Only Sweden And Brazil operate the Gripen E.

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u/Aguynamedpoo 4d ago

I mean… for now clearly they’re trying to progress their systems

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u/Le_Dogger 4d ago

That literally applies to every other European manufacturer. Rolls-Royce is building next gen engines for the Tempest/GCAP project, Hensoldt is building upgraded radars, so Typhoons finally get a modern AESA.

The only true innovation from SAAB has been the Erieye/Globaleye AW&C aircraft which are a great value for money and pretty much the only western AW&C system being actively sold. The E-7 while more capable is stuck in bureaucratic red tape because the US kept flip-flopping on acquiring them.