Aircraft Carrier   China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. launches largest regional air campaign on Iran — B‑1s, fighters, drones and 900+ strikes

Operation Epic Fury has escalated into the largest regional concentration of U.S. firepower, with B‑1 bombers, fighters, drones, ships and missile systems executing more than 900 strikes in a 24‑hour period. Satellite imagery shows damage to Iranian targets and U.S. bases, while CENTCOM rejects claims a carrier was sunk.

Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

The Aircraft Behind the U.S. Strikes on Iran

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
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   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, 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
Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon Details Use of Cyber and Space as ‘First Mover’ in Operations Against Iran

By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon details cyber, space ‘first mover’ role in Iran operations Pentagon details cyber, space ‘first mover’ role in Iran operations.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag
2026-03-02T06:53:51.624316-08:00