Airline Industry & Market Trends   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
CNBC • Lim Hui Jie

US–Iran escalation sends oil and safe-havens higher as Asian markets slide; Hanwha Aerospace jumps ~22%

Escalating US–Iran tensions pushed oil and gold higher, sending Asian equities lower and driving a flight to safe-haven assets. South Korea’s Kospi fell about 2% while defence names outperformed — Hanwha Aerospace surged roughly 22% — highlighting demand upside for defence and higher fuel risk for airlines.

2026-03-02T16:51:14.030086-08:00
China   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Chinese imagery firm publicly tracked US military assets during Iran operations; posts tied to later Iranian strikes

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.

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: 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
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

NATO next-generation rotorcraft project closes on final requirements as Boeing re-emerges as possible bidder

By FlightGlobal: A project involving six NATO members aiming to develop a next-generation military helicopter has agreed around 90% of the requirements ahead of the release of a request for proposals to industry this summer.

2026-03-02T02:26:22.982794-08:00