Supply Chain   Africa   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters

US progress to secure DRC strategic minerals slowed by conflict, contested licences and compliance demands

The U.S. has made measurable progress prising strategic minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Chinese influence, but diplomats and industry officials say ongoing conflict, contested mining licences and stringent U.S. compliance demands are delaying commercial agreements and slowing Washington’s push into a region China still dominates.

2026-03-03T00:07:37.374004-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Thales  
Reuters

Thales posts higher-than-expected core profit as defence, avionics and space demand lift margins

By Reuters: French aerospace and technology firm Thales on Tuesday reported a slightly higher-than-expected annual core profit led by its main defence business and demand for avionics and space activities, and predicted higher profit margins for this year.

2026-03-02T22:21:46.804836-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Qatar reports it shot down two Iranian Su-24 ground-attack aircraft during defensive operations

By FlightGlobal: Qatar has reported the destruction of two Iranian combat aircraft during operations to defend its territory against attack by Tehran.

Also: AeroTime, The Aviationist, Aviacionline, UK Defence Journal, defensemirror.com, airlive.net, abcnews.com, al-monitor.com, news.ssbcrack.com, spacewar.com, India Defense News and 3 more
2026-03-02T11:16:10.462399-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Chinese imagery firm publicly tracked US military assets during Iran operations; posts tied to later Iranian strikes

By FlightGlobal: Shanghai-based MizarVision has been publicly posting satellite imagery of American military movements throughout Operation Epic Fury, including locations of F-22 fighters, command and control aircraft, and aircraft carrier strike groups - with some sites subsequently targeted by Iranian retaliation.

Also: aviationnews.eu, Wall Street Journal, UK Defence Journal, Reuters, defensemirror.com, Economic Times, aerospaceglobalnews.com, worldwarwings.com, Air & Space Forces Mag and keeptrack.space
2026-03-02T12:36:11.222805-08:00