FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

B-2 and B-1Bs strike Iran's underground missile sites as campaign widens

US B-2 and B-1B bombers struck Iranian underground missile 'caves' with advanced munitions as Washington's air campaign widens — officials say strikes covering more than 1,200 sites will intensify in coming weeks. Iran's drone and missile launches aim to erode adversaries' magazine depth, testing logistics and deterrence.

Reuters

US Struggles to Secure DRC Strategic Minerals After Pact as Conflict, Licences and Compliance Slow Progress

By Reuters: The U.S. has made progress in its push to prise Congo's strategic minerals from China's orbit, but conflict, contested licences and compliance demands are still slowing Washington's advance into a region its rival dominates, diplomats and industry officials said.

2026-03-03T00:07:37.374004-08:00
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.

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2026-03-02T22:21:46.804836-08:00
FlightGlobalRyan 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.

2026-03-02T12:36:11.222805-08:00
CNBCLim Hui Jie

South Korea defense stocks soar with heavyweight Hanwha Aerospace surging 20% as traders react to Iran war

By CNBC: The sector's gains were a sharp contrast to the wider Kospi, falling over 7% to clock its worst day in 19 months.

2026-03-02T16:51:14.030086-08:00