ch-aviation

Israel says it destroyed A340 linked to Iran’s supreme leader

Israel says it destroyed an Airbus A340 that it links to Iran’s supreme leader; the aircraft has been associated with Meraj Air, industry data provider ch-aviation reports. Details on where and how the strike occurred, operator confirmation and independent verification are still limited.

2026-03-18T04:14:57.889721-07:00
SpaceWatch GlobalTorsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Analysis: The Maple Leaf in Orbit: Canada’s c$6.6B Arctic Power Play

By SpaceWatch Global: From my desk in Berlin, looking across the Atlantic at Canada’s newly unveiled Defence Industrial Strategy, I see more than just another PDF.

2026-03-18T02:41:08.985164-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Bell completes SPINE upgrades on first USMC H-1 helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Bell has completed structural and power upgrades on an AH-1Z and UH-1Y under the US Marine Corps' (USMC's) SPINE programme, with both helicopters now undergoing flight tests at NAS Patuxent River to validate modifications designed to enhance lethality and survivability.

2026-03-17T22:39:06.474822-07:00
spaceforce.mil

Space Force appoints second tranche of Portfolio Acquisition Executives to accelerate mission delivery

By spaceforce.mil: The Space Force has designated its second tranche of mission areas that will be assigned Portfolio Acquisition Executives, the portfolios are designed to prioritize the speed of delivery of.

2026-03-17T09:40:49.655859-07:00
Associated Press

1 dead and another wounded in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico

By Associated Press: Military officials say a shooting at a U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico has left one person dead and another wounded.

2026-03-17T18:49:03.136674-07:00
The War ZoneHoward Altman

US Navy Scrambles Carrier Schedules After Fire, Repeated Life Extensions and Delivery Delays

By The War Zone: One carrier was already tired before it had a fire, another saw its service life extended for the second time, while the delivery of a third is delayed.

2026-03-17T16:58:24.487044-07:00
Reuters

WSJ: Russia Providing Iran Satellite Imagery and Advanced Drone Technology to Improve Targeting of U.S. Forces

By Reuters: Russia has been expanding its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, providing satellite imagery and improved drone technology to aid Tehran’s targeting of U.S.

2026-03-17T13:32:20.547465-07:00