Defense industry news includes Colombia purchasing Kfir jets from IAI, a Boeing 767 for refueling, and new Gripen jets from Sweden. Ecuador retired a Kfir squadron.

The entities involved

• Colombia →

  country in South America

  • The ARIRANG world tour, featuring BTS, earned over $465 million in Q3 2026 across global stops including Las Vegas, London, and Colombia.Mon 16:14
  • The Kingdom of the Netherlands, comprising entities like Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten, is detailed, including the co-hosting of a climate conference in Colombia.Mon 16:13
• Sweden →

  country in Northern Europe

  • Modi's tenure deepened bilateral ties between India and Sweden.Mon 13:54
  • Sherwin-Williams opened a new R&D centre in Arlandastad, Sweden, to support product development across Europe.Mon 10:32
• Iai →
  • IAI is expanding its MRO capabilities specifically for LEAP engines.Thu 16:05
• Boeing →

  American global aerospace and defense corporation

  • The FAA certified the MAX-7 after technical issues, while Southwest Airlines is modernizing its fleet with upgraded 737s.Mon 17:19
  • United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Mon 17:19

Related events

• Russia is reportedly recruiting fighters from Colombia.Aug 5