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U.S. F-35C from USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea, raising escalation risk

A U.S. F-35C assigned to the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea after the unmanned aircraft "unnecessarily" and "aggressively" approached the carrier, U.S. Central Command said. The incident, alongside reported harassment of a U.S.-flagged merchant ship, heightens regional tensions.

2026-02-03T09:37:19.594125-08:00

Breaking Defense

US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports

2026-02-03T10:02:30.625711-08:00

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KC-46 mishap shuts Morón Air Base, disrupting U.S. Europe–Middle East logistics

2026-02-03T10:56:09.810486-08:00

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Boeing abandons two‑year pursuit to sell up to 24 F‑15EX fighters to Indonesia

2026-02-03T01:35:33.033792-08:00

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KC-46 mishap shuts Morón Air Base, disrupting U.S. Europe–Middle East logistics A KC-46 tanker mishap at Morón Air Base in Spain has forced the base's closure and disrupted U.S. air-to-air refueling and logistical flows between Europe and the Middle East. The incident coincides with increased U.S. military movements toward the region amid concerns of a potential attack on or from Iran.

2026-02-03T10:56:09.810486-08:00

KC-46 mishap shuts Morón Air Base, disrupting U.S. Europe–Middle East logistics

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US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports President Trump’s spat with Canada could threaten aircraft certifications, cross‑border sustainment and procurement programmes — potentially imperiling US military aircraft access and planned foreign sales such as proposed Saudi F‑35s. The Watchlist also flags new naval technologies and export sensitivities highlighted on the global defense‑expo circuit.

2026-02-03T10:02:30.625711-08:00

US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports

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U.S. F-35C from USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea, raising escalation risk A U.S. F-35C assigned to the carrier USS Abraham Lincoln shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea after the unmanned aircraft "unnecessarily" and "aggressively" approached the carrier, U.S. Central Command said. The incident, alongside reported harassment of a U.S.-flagged merchant ship, heightens regional tensions.

2026-02-03T09:37:19.594125-08:00

U.S. F-35C from USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea, raising escalation risk

Aviation Week

Boeing abandons two‑year pursuit to sell up to 24 F‑15EX fighters to Indonesia Boeing has halted its pursuit of an F‑15EX sale to Indonesia, ending a two‑year effort that began with a 2023 memorandum of understanding for up to 24 jets. The company disclosed the withdrawal on Feb. 3 after the proposal never progressed to a final contract.

2026-02-03T01:35:33.033792-08:00

Boeing abandons two‑year pursuit to sell up to 24 F‑15EX fighters to Indonesia

Reuters

Ethiopian Airlines restarts flights to Tigray days after suspension amid clashes Ethiopian Airlines has resumed scheduled flights to the northern Tigray region, the carrier said, days after temporarily suspending services following clashes between regional and national forces that had raised fears of renewed conflict. The resumption restores air connectivity to a conflict‑affected zone and follows operational safety reviews.

2026-02-03T00:18:01.943677-08:00

Ethiopian Airlines restarts flights to Tigray days after suspension amid clashes

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Embraer names Uzbekistan as C-390 buyer and unveils South Korea’s first airframe at SA26 Embraer confirmed Uzbekistan as the previously undisclosed customer for two C-390 Millennium transports, saying the Uzbekistan Air Force will operate the type. At the Singapore Airshow, Embraer also unveiled South Korea’s first C-390 and said that airframe has entered final assembly.

2026-02-02T19:15:04.011224-08:00

Embraer names Uzbekistan as C-390 buyer and unveils South Korea’s first airframe at SA26

Reuters

IS militants set off explosions and roamed among passenger aircraft at Niger's main international airport Footage distributed by SITE Intelligence Group shows Islamic State militants setting off explosions and moving freely on the tarmac among passenger planes during an assault on Niger’s main international airport, creating a direct threat to aircraft, passengers and airport infrastructure and indicating a major security breach.

2026-02-02T07:38:31.126172-08:00

IS militants set off explosions and roamed among passenger aircraft at Niger's main international airport

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Emirates eyes resumption of Tel Aviv flights after two-year suspension Emirates is preparing to resume scheduled flights to Tel Aviv after a two‑year suspension prompted by regional geopolitical tensions and demand fluctuations. The move would restore direct Gulf–Israel connectivity through Dubai and reflects the carrier’s reassessment of market risk and network capacity.

2026-02-02T05:34:11.083869-08:00

Emirates eyes resumption of Tel Aviv flights after two-year suspension

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U.S. F-35C from USS Abraham Lincoln shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea, raising escalation risk

US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports

KC-46 mishap shuts Morón Air Base, disrupting U.S. Europe–Middle East logistics

Boeing abandons two‑year pursuit to sell up to 24 F‑15EX fighters to Indonesia

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