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Iran-linked strikes ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker struck off Qatar

A drone strike on Kuwait International Airport's fuel storage — blamed on Iran — triggered a major fire that forced the airport to close to commercial passenger flights. The attack, which caused no reported casualties, coincided with a strike on a tanker off Qatar and separate blazes in Bahrain amid ongoing regional strikes.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

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FAA issues another Temporary Flight Restriction over southern Texas

2026-04-01T00:25:46.897019-07:00

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Russian An-26 military transport crashes into Crimea cliff on March 31; 29 killed

2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00

FlightGlobal

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

2026-03-31T22:50:24.970121-07:00

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FAA issues another Temporary Flight Restriction over southern Texas On Feb. 26 the FAA announced another Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) covering southern Texas airspace, a repeat of a closure enacted two weeks earlier. The restriction limits operations in the affected sector while the agency and other authorities manage the situation; detailed public rationale has not been released.

2026-04-01T00:25:46.897019-07:00

FAA issues another Temporary Flight Restriction over southern Texas

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Iran-linked strikes ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker struck off Qatar A drone strike on Kuwait International Airport's fuel storage — blamed on Iran — triggered a major fire that forced the airport to close to commercial passenger flights. The attack, which caused no reported casualties, coincided with a strike on a tanker off Qatar and separate blazes in Bahrain amid ongoing regional strikes.

2026-03-31T23:27:21.457242-07:00

Iran-linked strikes ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker struck off Qatar

FlightGlobal

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang The Republic of Korea Navy has inducted and deployed Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters, with an induction ceremony at the naval air command in Changwon announced by DAPA. The move is aimed at strengthening anti-submarine warfare and maritime operations amid concerns over an increasing North Korean submarine threat.

2026-03-31T22:50:24.970121-07:00

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

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Russian An-26 military transport crashes into Crimea cliff on March 31; 29 killed On March 31, a Russian Antonov An-26 military transport crashed into a cliff on the Crimean Peninsula, killing all 29 people aboard, the Russian Ministry of Defense said. Moscow has opened an investigation and attributed the accident to a likely technical malfunction.

2026-03-31T21:46:12.272146-07:00

Russian An-26 military transport crashes into Crimea cliff on March 31; 29 killed

Reuters

Pentagon to deploy nearly 3,000 82nd Airborne troops to Middle East amid elevated threats The Pentagon is sending nearly 3,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as a precautionary reinforcement amid rising threats to U.S. forces in the region. Officials say the movement is meant to bolster force posture and provide rapidly available ground response options.

2026-03-31T21:12:35.306587-07:00

Pentagon to deploy nearly 3,000 82nd Airborne troops to Middle East amid elevated threats

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Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace Now in its second month, the US–Iran war has already hit airline revenues and operations through airspace closures, cancellations and reroutes, but commercial aerospace manufacturing and OEM production show only limited disruption so far. The sector remains vulnerable if the conflict widens or supply chains are affected.

2026-03-31T15:26:11.842011-07:00

Commercial aerospace largely avoids immediate US–Iran war fallout as airlines brace

Bloomberg

USS Gerald R. Ford Withdrawn from Middle East After Laundry-room Fire, Exposing Wider Readiness Shortfalls The USS Gerald R. Ford has left the Middle East and docked in Crete after a laundry-room fire forced the carrier to withdraw, exposing broader readiness and maintenance issues across the ship. The incident underscores operational strain during extended deployments and raises questions about carrier availability in the region.

2026-03-31T13:12:30.332570-07:00

USS Gerald R. Ford Withdrawn from Middle East After Laundry-room Fire, Exposing Wider Readiness Shortfalls

AINonline

Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment Two U.S. EA-37B "Compass Call" electronic-attack jets touched down at RAF Mildenhall for refuelling, in what reporting indicates may be the platform’s first overseas operational deployment. The brief stop raises questions about expanded forward employment of the new G550‑derived EW asset in Europe.

2026-03-31T11:26:30.047643-07:00

Two U.S. EA-37B 'Compass Call' jets land at RAF Mildenhall in possible first overseas operational deployment

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Iran-linked strikes ignite fuel-tank blaze at Kuwait International; tanker struck off Qatar

FAA issues another Temporary Flight Restriction over southern Texas

Russian An-26 military transport crashes into Crimea cliff on March 31; 29 killed

South Korean Navy inducts MH-60R Seahawk to strengthen ASW against Pyongyang

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