Washington PostImogen Piper, Meg Kelly

Oregon State satellite analysis maps structural damage across Iran since start of U.S.-Israeli campaign

Oregon State University researchers analyzed satellite imagery to map structural damage across Iran since the start of the U.S.-Israeli campaign. The dataset presents a comprehensive, geolocated picture of locations hit and damage patterns, providing a baseline for operational assessment and reconstruction planning.

2026-03-15T21:28:20.794784-07:00
Associated PressMark Scolforo

Six U.S. service members killed in KC-135 tanker crash in western Iraq

By Associated Press: The U.S. military is identifying the six service members who died last week when a KC-135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq.

2026-03-15T10:53:55.037109-07:00
FlightGlobalRyan Finnerty

Pentagon reveals LUCAS loitering munition: 434 nm range, unit cost under $55,000

By FlightGlobal: The Pentagon has disclosed specifications for its LUCAS one-way attack drone, a reverse-engineered derivative of Iran's Shahed-136 offering 434nm range at costs between $10,000 and $55,000, as the US military deploys the type operationally for the first time in the Middle East theatre.

2026-03-15T08:59:43.411374-07:00
SpaceNews.comSandra Erwin

U.S. defense contract for Raytheon protected satellite communications terminals increased by $2 billion

By SpaceNews.com: Raytheon contract for protected satellite communications terminals raised by $2 billion Raytheon contract for protected satellite communications terminals raised by $2 billion.

2026-03-15T06:17:45.046914-07:00