Accident   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Intercept • Nick Turse

Iran claims to have shot down U.S. fighter as regional strikes escalate; U.S. unconfirmed

Iran says it shot down a U.S. stealth fighter — media reports conflict over whether the jet was an F‑35 or an F‑15 — after launching missiles toward Israel. U.S. Central Command has not confirmed the claim; the report follows accounts of three U.S. F‑15Es lost to friendly fire during Operation Epic Fury.

Also: Economic Times and The Independent
2026-04-03T09:16:15.174965-07:00
Helicopter   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

HAL revenue rises with strong long-term order book

By FlightGlobal: Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has seen annual revenue rise 4.1% to INR323 billion despite continued challenges with its supply chain. Helping the company’s improved performance for the 12 months ended 31 March were deliveries of the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter, as well as deliveries of two Russian engines it produces locally, the Saturn AL-31FP for the….

2026-04-02T22:31:13.937203-07:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

US conducts first combat deployment of EA-37B Compass Call against Iran

By AeroTime: The US has deployed the EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack platform against Iran in the aircraft’s first known combat deployment.

Also: Aviation Week, defence-industry.eu and af.mil
2026-04-02T11:22:02.543836-07:00
MRO   L3Harris   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus A330  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Canada inks C$1.5 billion sustainment deal for new Airbus tanker fleet support

By FlightGlobal: The contracts with Airbus and L3Harris will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul support to Canada’s planned fleet of nine A330-based refuelling aircraft, which are to begin entering service in 2027.

Also: asdnews.com
2026-04-02T14:00:49.630765-07:00