ch-aviationDominik Sipinski

US attacks on Iran destroy Mahan Air Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 aircraft

Mahan Air’s Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 airframes have been destroyed in US attacks on Iran, according to the report. The loss of widebody state/flag assets underscores how the US–Iran fight is directly damaging aircraft used in regional travel and lift.

2026-05-07T00:05:23.322353-07:00
Northrop GrummanMIN READ

SHEPARD Next-Gen Hybrid Electric Uncrewed Aircraft Takes Flight

By Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman’s XRQ-73 SHEPARD uncrewed aircraft begin flight testing to demonstrate hybrid-electric propulsion advancements for DARPA’s next-generation lightweight autonomous systems.

2026-05-06T10:19:38.902409-07:00
AeroTimeStephen Pope

Raytheon secures major SharpSight radar order in global distribution deal

By AeroTime: Raytheon will produce 120 SharpSight radars under a deal with distributor Blue Raven that is aimed at expanding global access to the surveillance system.

2026-05-06T13:58:50.496928-07:00
Breaking DefenseAgnes Helou

Turkey rolls out intercontinental missile with purported 6,000km range

By Breaking Defense: The ICBM would add a "crucial layer of deterrence" to Turkey's military arsenal, a defense analyst told Breaking Defense.

2026-05-06T12:36:31.055231-07:00
politico.euVictor Goury-Laffont

French aircraft carrier crosses Suez as Paris eyes Hormuz mission

By politico.eu: France wants to ensure the safe passage of ships through the strait but is wary of getting involved in the war.

2026-05-06T08:21:25.875536-07:00