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Indonesia to order 16 KF-21 fighters during presidential visit to South Korea

Indonesia is poised to become the KF-21's first export customer with a planned purchase of 16 KAI KF-21 fighters expected to be signed during President Prabowo Subianto's state visit to South Korea from March 31 to April 2. The agreement would mark the jet's first international sale.

2026-03-19T21:05:31.785140-07:00

Aviation Week

U.S. F-35 struck by Iranian fire makes emergency landing; A-10s and AH-64Es redeployed to Strait of Hormuz

2026-03-19T08:19:38.504032-07:00

Reuters

Anduril to begin production of high-speed 'Fury' loyal‑wingman combat drones at new Ohio plant

2026-03-19T15:29:03.882056-07:00

Bloomberg

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile

2026-03-19T14:12:30.884783-07:00

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Indonesia to order 16 KF-21 fighters during presidential visit to South Korea Indonesia is poised to become the KF-21's first export customer with a planned purchase of 16 KAI KF-21 fighters expected to be signed during President Prabowo Subianto's state visit to South Korea from March 31 to April 2. The agreement would mark the jet's first international sale.

2026-03-19T21:05:31.785140-07:00

Indonesia to order 16 KF-21 fighters during presidential visit to South Korea

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Anduril to begin production of high-speed 'Fury' loyal‑wingman combat drones at new Ohio plant Anduril Industries will begin production of its high‑speed Fury "loyal wingman" combat drones in the coming days at a new Ohio manufacturing facility. The move shifts the program from development toward low‑rate production as U.S. services accelerate interest in manned–unmanned teaming.

2026-03-19T15:29:03.882056-07:00

Anduril to begin production of high-speed 'Fury' loyal‑wingman combat drones at new Ohio plant

The Air Current

Swarmer IPO soars as drone firm pivots beyond Ukraine amid drone‑centric Iran conflict Swarmer's IPO dramatically outperformed expectations as investor focus sharpens on unmanned systems while drone warfare becomes central to the Iran conflict. The company says it is pivoting operations beyond Ukraine to position for increased demand and strategic relevance in the region.

2026-03-19T14:59:02.549155-07:00

Swarmer IPO soars as drone firm pivots beyond Ukraine amid drone‑centric Iran conflict

Bloomberg

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile The Pentagon's testing office says it lacks sufficient flight-test data to determine the combat effectiveness of the US's first hypersonic missile, and does not expect enough information until early next year — a further sign the United States is struggling to match China and Russia in fielding the capability.

2026-03-19T14:12:30.884783-07:00

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile

The War Zone

India’s urgent fighter needs collide with Europe’s next‑generation programmes India urgently needs new combat aircraft, but European next‑generation fighter offerings currently fail to meet New Delhi’s operational and industrial requirements. Joining one of Europe’s programmes would be complex, costly and unlikely to deliver at the scale and pace the Indian armed forces require.

2026-03-19T13:45:35.797163-07:00

India’s urgent fighter needs collide with Europe’s next‑generation programmes

Ars Technica

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates A company is building satellites designed for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare capabilities accelerate, arguing today's environment is similar to the 1930s race for air superiority. The effort aims to enable rapid targeting, resilient architectures and a persistent on‑orbit presence for contested operations.

2026-03-19T12:55:34.770314-07:00

Company builds satellites for 'high‑tempo engagement' as space warfare accelerates

FlightGlobal

Hermeus wins FAA experimental type certification for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 Hermeus has secured experimental type certification from the FAA for its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, clearing regulatory hurdles to begin supersonic flight testing from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The approval allows the hypersonic developer to commence its high‑speed flight test campaign and gather airworthiness data.

2026-03-19T12:00:45.474228-07:00

Hermeus wins FAA experimental type certification for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1

SpaceNews.com

Kratos wins ~$447M Space Force award to manage MEO missile‑warning ground systems The U.S. Space Force awarded Kratos a roughly $447 million follow‑on contract to provide ground management and integration for the first two sets of Medium‑Earth Orbit Missile Warning and Tracking (MEO MWT) satellites. The work covers missile‑tracking ground systems to support initial MEO constellation operations and test activities.

2026-03-19T11:38:52.443434-07:00

Kratos wins ~$447M Space Force award to manage MEO missile‑warning ground systems

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Indonesia to order 16 KF-21 fighters during presidential visit to South Korea

U.S. F-35 struck by Iranian fire makes emergency landing; A-10s and AH-64Es redeployed to Strait of Hormuz

Anduril to begin production of high-speed 'Fury' loyal‑wingman combat drones at new Ohio plant

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile

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