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Aviation Week • Kim Minseok

KAI rolls out first serial-production KF-21 'Boramae' as Block 1 manufacturing begins

Korea Aerospace Industries has rolled out the first serial‑production KF‑21 'Boramae' Block 1 fighter at its Sacheon plant in a ceremony attended by President Lee Jae‑myung. The 4.5‑generation aircraft marks the programme's shift from development into serial production ahead of ROKAF service entry.

Also: Janes, news.ssbcrack.com and adj.com.my
2026-03-25T03:55:07.133835-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US weighs diverting Ukraine-bound interceptors to Middle East amid Iran-related operations

By AeroTime: The Pentagon is weighing whether to redirect air defense interceptors from NATO's PURL program for Ukraine to the Middle East as Iran operations strain stocks.

2026-03-26T07:31:30.062613-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Western intel: Russia nearing deliveries of modified Shahed-type drones to Iran; Kremlin denies

By AeroTime: Western intelligence says Russia is nearing deliveries of modified Shahed-type drones to Iran, a claim the Kremlin denies.

2026-03-26T03:20:33.561731-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com

Defense Strategies Institute 6th Assured PNT Summit — Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing for Military and Industry

By SpaceNews.com: Defense Strategies Institute’s 6th Annual Assured PNT Summit will convene leaders from the military services, federal government, industry, and academia in a collaborative, town hall forum to discuss the advancement and […].

Also: Space Policy Online
2026-03-25T17:05:07.629292-07:00
SAAB   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Embraer  
saab.com

First Gripen E fighter produced in Brazil is unveiled

By saab.com: The rollout marks a significant achievement and places the country among a select group of nations capable of producing advanced fighter aircraft.

Also: Reuters, Air Data News, AeroTime, Aviation24, Aviation A2Z, asdnews.com, Janes, Aviation Week, Aviacionline, militarnyi.com, aerospaceglobalnews.com, defensehere.com and 12 more
2026-03-25T08:41:20.748653-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended‑range AMRAAM during F/A-18A upgrade trials at Tyndall AFB

By FlightGlobal: As part of the effort to extend the service life of its aged fleet of Boeing F/A-18A Hornet fighters, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has test fired an extended-range version of Raytheon’s AMRAAM missile.

2026-03-25T11:14:42.510600-07:00