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USAF's first E-7A Wedgetail prototype arrives in UK for conversion

A Boeing 737‑700 destined to become the US Air Force's first E‑7A Wedgetail prototype arrived in transit to Birmingham, UK, where standard 737s are converted into the AEW&C platform. The airframe will undergo mission‑fit work to equip it for airborne threat detection and battle‑management roles.

2026-03-24T21:00:22.849624-07:00
Satellite   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
Reuters

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for ‘Golden Dome’ antimissile shield, source says

By Reuters: Anduril and Palantir Technologies are working together to develop software for U.S. President Donald Trump's Golden Dome antimissile shield initiative, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

2026-03-24T17:14:35.215646-07:00
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
Supply Chain   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal

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/E-7A-first-flight-for-RAF-c-UK-Royal-Air-Force-480x320.jpeg) The 737-700 passenger jet that will become the first Boeing E-7A Wedgetail prototype for the US Air Force was spotted in transit to Birmingham in the UK, where standard 737s are converted into the specialised military aircraft used to detect airborne threats and manage friendly.

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/EVA_Air_Airbus_A330-300_B-16337_NRT-c-Wikimedia-Commons-480x320.jpg) EVA Air is set to deploy its Airbus A330s from its Kaohsiung base for the first time, as it expands its operations in the southern Taiwanese city.

2026-03-24T12:54:50.180133-07:00