A report from the Singapore Airshow yesterday affirmed that the Philippines is close to entering negotiations to buy fighter jets from Sweden to bolster its defense.
Hungary s ruling Fidesz party has proposed a parliament vote to ratify Sweden s bid to join NATO on Feb. 26, a move it supports. Fidesz, with a majority in parliament, seeks to include the vote in the agenda. Sweden applied to join NATO nearly two years ago in response to Russia s invasion of Ukraine. Hungary, the last NATO member to approve Sweden s bid, will settle the dispute with Sweden. Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson welcomed Hungary s plans. Hungary may discuss deepening economic and defence cooperation with Sweden, including the leasing of Gripen fighter aircraft.