Reuters
Thales reported annual core profit slightly above expectations, driven by stronger defence sales and rising demand for avionics and space activities, and said it expects higher profit margins this year. The results point to resilient systems demand supporting improved near‑term profitability.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
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.
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FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
By FlightGlobal: Qatar has reported the destruction of two Iranian combat aircraft during operations to defend its territory against attack by Tehran.
CNBC
• Lim Hui Jie
By CNBC: The sector's gains were a sharp contrast to the wider Kospi, which was down 4% and is currently leading Asian losses.
AeroTime
• Stephen Pope
By AeroTime: At least 15 US aircraft, mostly tankers, left Rota and Morón after Spain said its bases cannot be used for attacks on Iran.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: From Île Longue, Emmanuel Macron set out a major evolution of French nuclear doctrine, opening a European deterrence dialogue while keeping full national control.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon details cyber, space ‘first mover’ role in Iran operations Pentagon details cyber, space ‘first mover’ role in Iran operations.
New York Times
• Cade Metz, Sheera Frenkel
By New York Times: Palmer Luckey, who founded the defense tech start-up Anduril, has become the It Guy as President Trump aims to modernize the U.S. military with autonomous weapons.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
