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Iran nears deal to buy Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles as US masses carriers nearby

Sources say Iran is close to finalizing a purchase of Chinese supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, even as the United States masses multiple aircraft carriers, warships and air assets near Iran’s coast ahead of potential strikes; the White House has publicly urged Tehran to “make a deal.”

2026-02-24T02:06:17.901529-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Air Canada deploys Boeing 787s to repatriate tourists from Puerto Vallarta amid Jalisco cartel violence

2026-02-23T22:51:34.819912-08:00

FlightGlobal

China’s collaborative combat aircraft push: the software race outpacing airframes

2026-02-23T20:10:22.432473-08:00

The War Zone

Ex–Air Mobility Command Chief Minihan on U.S. Airlift Readiness and the China Threat

2026-02-23T12:53:03.740618-08:00

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Iran nears deal to buy Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles as US masses carriers nearby Sources say Iran is close to finalizing a purchase of Chinese supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, even as the United States masses multiple aircraft carriers, warships and air assets near Iran’s coast ahead of potential strikes; the White House has publicly urged Tehran to “make a deal.”

2026-02-24T02:06:17.901529-08:00

Iran nears deal to buy Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles as US masses carriers nearby

Reuters

Iran military helicopter crashes into Isfahan market, kills four An Iranian military helicopter crashed into a fruit market in Dorcheh, Isfahan province, killing four, including the pilot and co‑pilot, and causing a small fire that emergency services extinguished. The accident follows a separate U.S.-built fighter crash in Hamadan amid reports of aging aircraft and spare-part shortages.

2026-02-24T00:41:42.175776-08:00

Iran military helicopter crashes into Isfahan market, kills four

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Air Canada deploys Boeing 787s to repatriate tourists from Puerto Vallarta amid Jalisco cartel violence Air Canada has deployed Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Puerto Vallarta to repatriate stranded tourists following cartel-related violence in Jalisco. The carrier substituted larger widebody capacity to evacuate passengers and accommodate a sudden, short-term surge in outbound demand from the resort market.

2026-02-23T22:51:34.819912-08:00

Air Canada deploys Boeing 787s to repatriate tourists from Puerto Vallarta amid Jalisco cartel violence

FlightGlobal

China’s collaborative combat aircraft push: the software race outpacing airframes Beijing is advancing multiple collaborative combat aircraft airframes, but analysts argue the decisive contest is in autonomy, mission software and networking rather than hardware. China’s emphasis on AI-enabled command-and-control aims to field interoperable ‘drone wingmen’ and integrated sensor networks at scale.

2026-02-23T20:10:22.432473-08:00

China’s collaborative combat aircraft push: the software race outpacing airframes

The War Zone

Ex–Air Mobility Command Chief Minihan on U.S. Airlift Readiness and the China Threat Gen. Mike Minihan, former Air Mobility Command chief whose public candor on China contributed to his removal, now speaks as a civilian about U.S. airlift readiness and the strategic risk from China, urging a reassessment of mobility posture and sustainment ahead of potential high‑end conflict.

2026-02-23T12:53:03.740618-08:00

Ex–Air Mobility Command Chief Minihan on U.S. Airlift Readiness and the China Threat

Air Data News

India signals interest in joining Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth‑generation fighter India has told France it is open to exploring participation in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the Franco‑German‑Spanish sixth‑generation fighter programme, signalling potential expansion of industrial and strategic ties as partners continue to negotiate roles and governance for the project.

2026-02-23T11:31:39.117189-08:00

India signals interest in joining Future Combat Air System (FCAS) sixth‑generation fighter

DefenseNews.com

Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation Canada and Denmark have both placed orders for MQ-9B unmanned systems from General Dynamics, a shared platform some experts say could enable closer Arctic surveillance and interoperability in the High North. The parallel purchases open opportunities for coordinated ISR missions, logistics commonality and data sharing across high-latitude operations.

2026-02-23T09:31:08.971831-08:00

Canada and Denmark order MQ-9B SkyGuardian from General Dynamics, advancing Arctic ISR cooperation

AeroTime

Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones Ukraine's Defence Forces said on Feb. 21, 2026 they struck the Yevpatoria Aviation Repair Plant in occupied Crimea, damaging two rare Beriev Be‑12 amphibious maritime patrol aircraft. Kyiv said FPV drones executed the attack — part of a campaign to erode Moscow's dwindling maritime aviation capabilities.

2026-02-23T08:11:41.675337-08:00

Ukraine strikes Yevpatoria repair plant in Crimea, damages two rare Be‑12 maritime aircraft with FPV drones

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Iran nears deal to buy Chinese supersonic anti-ship missiles as US masses carriers nearby

Air Canada deploys Boeing 787s to repatriate tourists from Puerto Vallarta amid Jalisco cartel violence

China’s collaborative combat aircraft push: the software race outpacing airframes

Ex–Air Mobility Command Chief Minihan on U.S. Airlift Readiness and the China Threat

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