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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Pentagon says air superiority in Operation Epic Fury enables shift from long-range missiles to GPS-guided gravity bombs

Pentagon commanders say Operation Epic Fury has secured air superiority over Iran, allowing U.S. forces to shift from expensive long-range missiles to GPS-guided gravity bombs and deeper airstrikes. The White House is pressing industry to rapidly replenish expended munitions even as officials insist stockpiles remain sufficient.

AirForceTimes • Tanya Noury

Trump to meet arms industry executives to rapidly replenish U.S. munitions stockpiles after Iran conflict

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag and Air & Space Forces Mag

2026-03-04T16:06:31.365199-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Space Force Pushes for Increased Personnel and Expanded Training

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force presses case for more personnel and training Space Force presses case for more personnel and training.

2026-03-04T15:13:28.529456-08:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer adds AI-based counter-drone system to A-29 Super Tucano

By Air Data News: Embraer will integrate an artificial intelligence-based counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) suite into the A-29 Super Tucano under a partnership with.

aviationnews.eu

Embraer, Valkyrie to Fit AI Counter‑Drone System on A‑29 Super Tucano for Low‑Cost Airborne C‑UAS

APAC Defence Reporter

Embraer, Valkyrie Aero prep Super Tucano for C-UAS mission

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2026-03-04T11:14:16.481821-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Dassault targets Indian contract for blockbuster Rafale order by year-end

By FlightGlobal: Dassault Aviation is hopeful that a new order from India for 114 Rafale combat aircraft can be wrapped up this year, as it looks to further extend the backlog of the fourth-generation jet.

Also: Aviation Week and India Defense News

2026-03-04T09:31:30.060266-08:00

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The Aviationist • David Cenciotti

Israeli F-35I Downs Iranian Yak-130 Over Iran — First Recorded F-35 Air-to-Air Kill

By The Aviationist: This is the first time an F-35 has shot down a manned fighter jet. We will probably get more details throughout the day, but on Mar. 4, 2026, the Israeli.

The War Zone

Israeli Air Force First To Claim F-35 Air-To-Air Kill Of A Crewed Aircraft

Air Data News

Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran, IDF says

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Genesys GRC 4000 completes fully automated liftoff-to-landing demonstration on Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

By Vertical Mag: The GRC 4000 successfully performed a demonstration of fully automated liftoff, hover, enroute flight, and landing on a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk in October 2025.

2026-03-04T12:32:43.086521-08:00

Satellite Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Wall Street Journal • Anat Peled, Anika Arora Seth, Dov Lieber, Milàn Czerny

Inside the Operation That Killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

By Wall Street Journal: WSJ analysis of video and satellite imagery shows how events unfolded on the ground in the weekend operation.

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Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

politico.eu • Dan Bloom, Esther Webber, Sam Blewett

UK prepares for protracted Iran conflict; direct phase expected to last weeks

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Pentagon says air superiority in Operation Epic Fury enables shift from long-range missiles to GPS-guided gravity bombs

Trump to meet arms industry executives to rapidly replenish U.S. munitions stockpiles after Iran conflict

U.S. Space Force Pushes for Increased Personnel and Expanded Training

Embraer adds AI-based counter-drone system to A-29 Super Tucano

Embraer, Valkyrie to Fit AI Counter‑Drone System on A‑29 Super Tucano for Low‑Cost Airborne C‑UAS

Embraer, Valkyrie Aero prep Super Tucano for C-UAS mission

Dassault targets Indian contract for blockbuster Rafale order by year-end

Israeli F-35I Downs Iranian Yak-130 Over Iran — First Recorded F-35 Air-to-Air Kill

Israeli Air Force First To Claim F-35 Air-To-Air Kill Of A Crewed Aircraft

Israeli F-35I shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran, IDF says

Genesys GRC 4000 completes fully automated liftoff-to-landing demonstration on Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

Inside the Operation That Killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

UK prepares for protracted Iran conflict; direct phase expected to last weeks

Pentagon shifts from long‑range missiles to GPS‑guided gravity bombs amid intensified US air campaign on Iran; officials say stockpiles remain sufficient

U.S. Space Force Pushes for Increased Personnel and Expanded Training

Genesys GRC 4000 completes fully automated liftoff-to-landing demonstration on Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

Embraer adds AI-based counter-drone system to A-29 Super Tucano

UK prepares for protracted Iran conflict; direct phase expected to last weeks

Inside the Operation That Killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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