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Associated Press

Satellite imagery and US-Israeli analysis indicate deadly strike on Iranian school likely a US airstrike

Associated Press reports: JERUSALEM (AP) — Satellite images, expert analysis and information released by the U.S. and Israeli militaries suggest an explosion that killed scores of.

Also: Military.com, Sky News, The Independent and aa.com.tr
2026-03-06T11:20:36.512110-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Stars and Stripes • Gary Warner

US Air Force Conducts Minuteman III ICBM Test Flight to Assess Accuracy and Reliability

By Stars and Stripes: The Air Force said the long-range flight allows engineers and weapons systems analysts to collect data on the missile’s accuracy and reliability.

2026-03-05T14:12:11.230714-08:00
AI   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

Merlin Labs Completes Preliminary Design Review for C-130J Autonomy Software

By Aviation Week: Merlin Labs announced the completion of a preliminary design review for an autonomy software package for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules on March 5.

Also: Aviation Week and aeromorning.com
2026-03-05T16:32:47.324228-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters

Switzerland trims F‑35A order to 30 jets amid cost increases, requests CHF 394m extra credit

By Reuters: Switzerland now expects to purchase around 30 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, six fewer than initially projected, because of cost increases in the order, the government said on Friday.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Aviation Week, defence-industry.eu, spacewar.com, defence-blog.com and spacewar.com
2026-03-06T06:54:51.375903-08:00