UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal

The uncrewed revolution is here: GA‑ASI positions fielded UAS as the answer to modern warfare

Recent conflicts have shown uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are reshaping combat, and GA‑ASI says it is delivering the platforms, autonomy and weapons integration governments need to compete and win. The company frames fielded UAS as an urgent operational response to changing battlefield requirements.

2026-03-24T13:14:38.660462-07:00
Supply Chain   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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US says precision‑munition stocks sufficient for sustained operations against Iran — contradicting industry warnings

By FlightGlobal: ![](https://www.flightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/116032_mk82bombs_321066-480x320.jpg) US defence officials have declared stockpiles of precision munitions sufficient for sustained operations against Iran, contradicting years of warnings from military officers and industry executives about the imbalance between production capacity and battlefield demand.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.798695-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal

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  
FlightGlobal

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
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal

Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani unveils five‑year industrial plan targeting manned and unmanned systems

By FlightGlobal: ![](https://www.flightglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/116157_robertocingolani_124356-480x477.jpg) Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingolani is launching new five-year industrial plan targetting new business in both the manned and unmanned segments.

2026-03-24T13:14:35.637765-07:00