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Wall Street Journal • Shelby Holliday

US F-15E Downed Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury; Two Crew Ejected, CSAR Underway

A U.S. Air Force F-15E from the 494th Fighter Squadron was downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury, the first U.S. jet loss after about 13,000 combat sorties. Two crew reportedly ejected; a combat search‑and‑rescue with Black Hawks and a C-130 is underway amid unverified debris images and Iranian claims.

Air & Space Forces Mag • Steve Losey

U.S. Air Force F-15E Downed Over Iran; Combat Search-and-Rescue Underway

defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

USAF conducts combat search-and-rescue after F-15 crash in Iran; two crew reported ejected

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2026-04-03T10:51:19.454508-07:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Brazil unveils first domestically assembled Saab Gripen F-39E; 14 more to follow

By AINonline: Inaugural Gripen F-39E to be followed by 14 more domestically assembled aircraft.

2026-04-03T10:12:34.789859-07:00

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The Intercept • Nick Turse

Iran Shoots Down U.S. F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Escalating U.S.–Iran Tensions

By The Intercept: Iran shot down a U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jet as Trump threatened the country’s critical infrastructure and destroyed a bridge near Tehran.

Also: Economic Times and The Independent

2026-04-03T09:16:15.174965-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global

Culture, Not Cash, Is Europe’s Biggest Obstacle to Rearmament

By SpaceWatch Global: Defense budgets across the board are rising at a speed not seen in decades. The constraint is how that money is used.

2026-04-03T03:00:03.394639-07:00

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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

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Pentagon weighs anti-drone lasers at US sites

By AeroTime: The Pentagon is weighing wider use of laser-based counter-drone systems at select US locations after recent drone incursions near military bases and other sites.

2026-04-02T13:25:58.058091-07:00

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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

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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

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US F-15E Downed Over Iran During Operation Epic Fury; Two Crew Ejected, CSAR Underway

U.S. Air Force F-15E Downed Over Iran; Combat Search-and-Rescue Underway

USAF conducts combat search-and-rescue after F-15 crash in Iran; two crew reported ejected

Brazil unveils first domestically assembled Saab Gripen F-39E; 14 more to follow

Iran Shoots Down U.S. F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Escalating U.S.–Iran Tensions

Culture, Not Cash, Is Europe’s Biggest Obstacle to Rearmament

HAL revenue rises with strong long-term order book

Pentagon weighs anti-drone lasers at US sites

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

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

U.S. F-15E Lost in Operation Epic Fury After 13,000 Combat Sorties

Brazil unveils first domestically assembled Saab Gripen F-39E; 14 more to follow

Iran Shoots Down U.S. F-15 Fighter Jet Amid Escalating U.S.–Iran Tensions

Culture, Not Cash, Is Europe’s Biggest Obstacle to Rearmament

HAL revenue rises with strong long-term order book

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

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