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Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, March 30, 2026

VOL. 295 NO. 60 March 30, 2026
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Funding & Policy

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Norway Ups Defense Spending, Postpones Air Defense, Helo Buys

Mar 27, 2026
Norway has pledged to increase defense spending and accelerate the introduction of new warships and associated helicopters.
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India OKs Plans To Buy Airlifters, S-400s, UAS

Mar 27, 2026
The Indian Air Force can proceed with plans to buy a host of defense equipment.

Daily Briefs

In Brief

Operations

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NATO Aerial Refueling Unit Declared Fully Operational

Mar 27, 2026
NATO’s Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Unit (MMU) has declared full operational capability, fewer than six years since the first aircraft was delivered.
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More Airlines Offering Wi-Fi For Free As LEO Satellite Networks Expand

Mar 27, 2026
With the proliferation of low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations, the commercial air transport industry is accelerating its move to offer free onboard Wi-Fi.

Technology

BAE Systems Caption – Near Earth’s Firefly compact autonomous flight system has flown on BAE System’s TRV-150 heavylift cargo drone
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Near Earth To Advance Contested Maritime Logistic For Marines

Mar 27, 2026
Near Earth Autonomy is to further develop the U.S. Marine Corps’ ability to fly uncrewed logistics missions.
Pulsar Fusion Caption – Pulsar Fusion’s Sunbird nuclear fusion rocket exhaust has achieved the “first plasma” milestone using krypton as the fuel
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Pulsar Fusion Tests Exhaust System For Nuclear Fusion Rocket Engine

Mar 26, 2026
UK space propulsion company Pulsar Fusion has conducted the first test of a prototype exhaust system for a nuclear fusion rocket engine.

Programs

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Saudi Arabia Acquires Domestic Aerial Firefighting Capability

Mar 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia will establish a national aerial firefighting service using Thrush agricultural aircraft.
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KAI Rolls Out First KF-21 Blk. 1 Production Aircraft

Mar 25, 2026
Korea Aerospace Industries rolled out the first KF-21 Blk. 1 production aircraft at its Sacheon facility, in a ceremony attended by President Lee Jae-myung.

The Debrief

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Budget Brief: Have U.S. Foreign Military Sales Peaked?

Mar 27, 2026
In 2024 U.S., Foreign Military Sales reached a new record of $97 billion, more than double the levels seen between 2018 and 2021.

Business

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Airbus Expands UK Cyber Capabilities With Acquisition Of Ultra Cyber

Mar 23, 2026
Airbus is looking to expand its cyber capabilities in the UK with the purchase of Maidenhead, England-based Ultra Cyber Ltd.

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