UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

South Korea rolls out first production-standard MUAV in Busan; service entry planned for 2027

South Korea has rolled out the first production-standard Medium‑Altitude Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV) at Korean Air’s Tech Center in Busan, marking the initial production model of the indigenously developed system. The Republic of Korea Air Force and Defence Acquisition Program Administration target entry into service in 2027.

Also: defence-blog.com and Aviation Week
2026-04-08T21:11:41.458893-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF certifies A-10 for probe‑and‑drogue aerial refuelling, boosting interoperability

By FlightGlobal: The move is a rare use of the probe-and-drogue method for in-flight refuelling by the US Air Force, which typically conducts such missions via a fuel transfer boom.

Also: The Aviationist and theaviationgeekclub.com
2026-04-08T12:11:08.061992-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

India’s MTA contest shifts as Airbus A400M falls out of favour while IAF seeks 60 transports to replace An-32 fleet

By Air Data News: India’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program is entering a decisive phase, with local media reports indicating that Airbus’ A400M is increasingly viewed as unsuitable due to its size and cost.

2026-04-08T11:59:05.210444-07:00
Event   FlightSim   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Textron  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Textron showcases Beechcraft M-346N simulator as part of U.S. Navy UJTS bid at Sea‑Air‑Space

By Air Data News: Textron Aviation Defense will display a simulator for the Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer at the Sea-Air-Space event from April 20 to 22 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

2026-04-08T13:58:28.701727-07:00
Event   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Chilean KC-135 conducts first aerial refuelling of U.S. F-35As en route to FIDAE

By FlightGlobal: The US Air Force jets are part of a flight demonstration contingent participating in the biannual FIDAE air show in Santiago, Chile from 7-12 April A tanker aircraft from the Chilean air force has for the first time refuelled two American Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters en route to the South American country.

2026-04-08T08:51:13.888631-07:00