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US says precision-munition stocks sufficient for sustained Iran operations — contradicting industry warnings

US defence officials say precision-munition stockpiles are sufficient to sustain operations against Iran. That assessment clashes with years of warnings from military leaders and industry executives about a persistent gap between production capacity and battlefield demand for guided bombs and other precision ordnance.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.798695-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal

GA‑ASI’s Uncrewed Systems: Capabilities Shaping Modern Warfare

By FlightGlobal: The world has changed — and time has run out for responsible nations to seek new solutions. Recent conflicts have made it clear that Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) already have had a transformative impact on modern warfare.

2026-03-24T13:14:38.660462-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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MHI and Shield AI complete rapid Hivemind autonomous flight tests of MHI prototype in Japan

By FlightGlobal: ![](https://www.flightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/116240_armdmhi_323140-480x344.jpg) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Shield AI have completed autonomous flight tests in Japan following rapid integration of Hivemind autonomy software into MHI’s prototype drone, demonstrating coordinated manoeuvres and learning capabilities in under two months.

2026-03-24T12:54:51.779752-07:00
Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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US Approves $16.5bn+ Arms Sales to UAE, Kuwait and Jordan — Air-Launched Munitions and Missile-Defence Systems Amid Strikes on Iran

By FlightGlobal: ![](https://www.flightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/116301_uaef16sandmirages_762920_crop-480x311.jpg) The US government has approved more than $16.5 billion in potential weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Jordan, including air-launched munitions and advanced missile-defence systems, as strikes against Iran continue.

2026-03-24T12:54:51.854471-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal

Indonesia poised to become first export customer for Korea’s KF-21; 16-aircraft deal expected during President Prabowo’s South Korea visit

By FlightGlobal: ![](https://www.flightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/116300_kaikf216_211529-480x320.jpg) Indonesia is poised to become the first export customer for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, with a deal for 16 aircraft expected during President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to South Korea from 31 March to 2 April.

2026-03-24T12:54:50.180133-07:00
MRO   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Lockheed, WZL-1 to provide in-country sensor support for AH-64E

By FlightGlobal: Lockheed Martin is teaming up with Polish aerospace firm WZL-1 for the local support of sensors on Warsaw’s future fleet of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.

Also: arabiandefence.com and defensehere.com
2026-03-24T12:54:48.369294-07:00