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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Indonesia orders 12 Pilatus PC-24s, signs PC-21 trainer agreement

Indonesia's Ministry of Defense has signed for 12 Pilatus PC-24 light jets to support pilot training and transport, and has signed an agreement expressing interest in PC-21 turboprop trainers. Pilatus says the PC-24 contract is the company's largest military deal for the type.

Also: AeroTime
2026-03-30T07:10:23.643094-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy   Airbus  
Airbus

Airbus’ uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor successfully autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile

By Airbus: Successful first demo flight: Airbus’ uncrewed Bird of Prey interceptor autonomously engages kamikaze drone with Frankenburg missile.

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2026-03-30T03:20:51.648413-07:00
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al-monitor.com

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in Iran war, El Pais says

By al-monitor.com: MADRID, March 30 (Reuters) - Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported on Monday, citing military sources.The closure of its airspace, which forces military planes to bypass NATO member Spain en route to their targets in the Middle East, does not include emergency situations, El Pais added.

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2026-03-30T02:15:57.435576-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
yle.fi

Two Ukrainian drones crash in southeastern Finland; Finland calls incursions 'very serious'

By yle.fi: "Drones have strayed into Finnish territory. We take this very seriously," Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) said. Two drones crashed, at least one of them was confirmed to be Ukrainian.

Also: Aviation24, airlive.net and militarnyi.com
2026-03-29T04:57:30.463145-07:00
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Saab says talks with Canada over Gripen remain ‘intensive’ amid F-35 uncertainty

By Air Data News: Saab CEO Micael Johansson said discussions with the Canadian government over a potential Gripen fighter deal remain “intensive,” as Ottawa.

2026-03-29T09:50:57.991517-07:00