Satellite   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Apex to develop larger satellites for missile defence and space-based computing

Apex plans to develop larger satellites to support missile defence missions and space‑based computing. The program seeks to field heavier platforms capable of hosting defensive payloads and on‑orbit processing, reflecting a push toward higher‑capability, defense‑aligned satellite architectures with expanded mission flexibility.

Also: spacedaily.com
2026-04-09T02:18:53.156361-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Korean Air rolls out first production-standard MUAV in Busan; service entry planned for 2027

By FlightGlobal: The first mass production example of a new South Korean unmanned air vehicle designed to monitor North Korea has been rolled out, with service entry set for 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