politico.euDan Bloom, Esther Webber, Sam Blewett

UK says direct phase of Iran conflict will last weeks; warns of protracted 'tail'

The British government believes the direct phase of a conflict with Iran will run for weeks, while warning its 'tail' — including regional instability, asymmetric attacks and diplomatic strain — could persist for months. London is preparing extended security and contingency measures.

2026-03-04T11:13:56.968431-08:00
Air Data NewsRicardo 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.

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

2026-03-04T09:31:30.060266-08:00
SpaceNews.comJason Rainbow

Mutable Tactics raises $2.1 million for AI drone coordination in satellite-denied environments

By SpaceNews.com: British startup Mutable Tactics has raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to develop AI software enabling groups of military drones to operate autonomously, even when satellite navigation and communications are disrupted.

2026-03-04T08:33:15.681829-08:00
The AviationistDavid 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.

2026-03-04T01:14:57.533662-08:00
AeroTimeClement Charpentreau

Saab offers Canada an industrial role in sixth‑generation fighter effort as Ottawa reviews F‑35 purchase

By AeroTime: Saab says Canada could play a role in developing sixth-generation fighter technologies as Ottawa continues reviewing its F-35 acquisition plans.

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2026-03-04T07:53:30.933447-08:00