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August 18, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. US President Donald Trump has termed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence agreement a “big, bold and important first... The post Big, bold step…
August 17, 2026
Trump's decision comes amid growing concerns about America's commitment to Asian allies, especially as the standoff with Iran grinds on. The post U.S. Military Training With South Korea Reduced Over…
The absence of air superiority by Russian or Ukrainian forces since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the lack of U.S. air superiority over Iran point to a future in […]
From AI integration to the economics of air and missile defense, Chinese military commentators are paying especially close attention to the US-Israel war in Iran.
Tehran accuses the Gulf state of holding three Iranian pilots for half a year. Qatar firmly rejects this account.
Instead of relying solely on a single high-value, easily identifiable sensor, a force can deploy multiple small sensors that make full neutralisation harder for the adversary…
August 16, 2026
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Qatar denied claims that it had detained Iranian pilots, describing them as misleading amid ongoing diplomatic efforts... The post Qatar Denies…
DUBAI — Emirates and flydubai have begun overflying Iranian airspace again for the first time since regional geopolitical instability forced major airlines to reroute flights across the Middle East…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Iran said on Saturday that Qatar was holding three of its pilots who had been missing since... The post Iran says Qatar holds 3 missing pilots as…
August 15, 2026
Tehran calls for the intervention of the International Committee of the Red Cross to locate and free three crew members…
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Emirates has temporarily removed its Airbus A380 from Washington Dulles and Houston routes, replacing the aircraft with Boeing 777s as it continues adjusting operations amid the ongoing Iran…
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August 14, 2026
In a surprising demonstration of their continued usefulness, Iranian-operated F-5 fighters have successfully bombed a US air base located in Kuwait, specifically…
By placing oil at the center of its strategy, Washington acknowledges that the dispute with Tehran no longer depends solely on military power, but on the ability to control shipping routes, prices…
The US military has lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reapers during the Iran war, while heavy missile use is placing additional pressure on already strained weapons stocks. The post Iran War Wipes Out $1.3…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The U.S. military has suffered significant attrition in its unmanned aerial asset inventory, losing at least 45... The post U.S. Military Loses…
August 13, 2026
Retired US Air Force General Glen VanHerck issued a stark warning about the defensive capability of American bases after new details were confirmed…
TUI Group’s tour operator and airline activities fell into the red during the third quarter of its 2026 financial year, as the war involving Iran affected holiday demand, pushed up fuel costs and…
The head of U.S. Space Command said Aug. 12 that operations in Iran have shown just how vulnerable ground-based space assets—particularly missile defense systems—are to attack and called for a more…
Gen. Glen VanHerck says three Iranian fighters flew at very low altitude and dropped bombs... The post General warns of failures that let Iranian F-5s breach U.S. defenses and…
Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming reported a very profitable Q2 26, amid the US/Israel-Iran war, benefiting from an early peak season. The carrier reported $1.45bn of revenue, up 20% on Q2 25, but…
Istanbul Airport has become the busiest cargo airport in Europe after picking up extra volumes as a result of the Iran War. Figures from Airports Council International (ACI) Europe show that the…
The impact of the Middle East conflict, including increases in the cost of jet fuel brought on by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has caused “higher than normal slot cancellations as airlines…
A century of better nutrition and healthcare transformed Iranian bodies more dramatically than anywhere else on Earth, while some populations actually shrank. The post No male population on Earth…
August 12, 2026
Retired NORAD commander gives new credence to the reported Iranian bombing mission and says it shows an urgent need for new thinking about air defenses. The post Iranian F-5s Bombing U.S. Forces In…
A new account suggests Iran used drones to track the U.S. fighter and relay its position, speed, and direction to a missile team. The post Did Sensors On Iranian Drones Help Shoot Down F-15E?…
News Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle President Donald Trump likes... The post Headlines — August 12 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review .
President Trump was secretly transferred to a C-32A following an Iranian threat against Air Force One
As the initial market challenges from the Iran conflict subside, chief executive Marcus Schnabel sees a flexible approach as carrier focuses on “sustainable growth”. When Max Kownatzki took the helm…
US President Donald Trump was secretly moved off Air Force One during his departure from Turkey on 8 July, in a security operation designed to prevent a…
August 11, 2026
The Army's air and missile defense boss offered new context about how the service defended against Iranian threats in the two most recent Middle East conflicts. The post Army Downed More Than 1,400…
