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August 4, 2026
The U.S. and Iran aren't exchanging blows as Trump says he's given his final chance at a deal, and the strait remains the most urgent sticking point. The post Iran And Oman Working To Control Strait…
Lufthansa Airlines reported one of its weakest first-half performances outside the pandemic, citing the Iran conflict, soaring fuel costs and industrial action as key drivers behind declining…
We review a few final insights and observations from this year’s Farnborough International Airshow.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have rejected reports alleging their intent to impose tolls on transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait, with carriers seemingly showing more faith in the Iran-backed group as…
August 3, 2026
News US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening Trump vowed to hit... The post Headlines — August 3 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review .
A total of 9.96 million passengers travelled through Sydney’s terminals in Q2 2026, down 0.7 per cent on the same period in 2025, but half-yearly passenger traffic was up 1.5 per cent on 2025…
August 2, 2026
The U.S. Department of State has told Americans across the Middle East to prepare to depart, citing flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures and travel disruption at hubs including Dubai…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. Recent conflicts involving Iran’s hardened military infrastructure have provided military planners worldwide with valuable insights into the... The…
Operation Praying Mantis Iran experienced a really bad day on 18 April 1988. Having gained a foothold on Iraq’s al-Faw Peninsula months before, Iranian troops had become bogged down in the muck and…
August 1, 2026
The State Department's Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $15 million for tips that disrupt KIPAS, the IRGC Qods Force drone builder the US has sanctioned since 2021. The poster names…
England's RAF Fairford has been the primary strategic bomber air base used to conduct missions over Iran in 2026.
Iran is expected to receive its first shipment of Chinese-made shoulder-fired air defense missile systems within weeks as it seeks... Read More »
July 31, 2026
News US military says US, Saudi forces struck sites of Iran-backed groups in Iraq The U.S. military said on Tuesday... The post Headlines — July 31 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review .
Where America's birds are based on combat deployment.
July 30, 2026
Claims swirl around who struck natural gas tankers far from the conflict zone, but it appears to have been meant to send a message. The post Drone Strike On Egyptian Port On Mediterranean Stokes…
Resupply of SRMs during a high-tempo engagement like Iran could take years without procurement changes.
The hardest lesson of the Iran war for a US military “that has dominated the blue skies for generations,” two Stimson Center experts argue, “may be that the decisive contest has moved below.”
July 29, 2026
Meanwhile, the Houthis mull tolling the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and a new report underlines America's interceptor stockpile woes. The post Trump Vows Revenge For Iranian Missile Attack, U.S. And Saudis…
News Pentagon moves recent KIA numbers from Iran war into ‘Overseas Operations’ category The Pentagon altered the way it has... The post Headlines — July 29 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review .
July 28, 2026
The U.S. may have paused its strike campaign against Iran, for now, but the revived naval blockade remains in full effect. The post Where Are The Aircraft Carriers: July 28, 2026 appeared first on…
July 27, 2026
Though the U.S. and Iran aren't directly attacking each other, Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure has been rocked by Iranian proxies. The post Uneasy Pause In U.S.-Iran Fighting Holds Amidst Growing…
News 4 US soldiers killed in Iran war return to American soil Four U.S. service members returned to American soil... The post Headlines — July 27 appeared first on Aerotech News & Review .
July 24, 2026
New delay on Copernicus satellite pics comes as US ramps up war with Iran again.
News Pentagon identifies third American soldier killed in Iranian attack in Jordan The Pentagon released the “believed to be death”... The post Headlines — July 24 appeared first on Aerotech News &…
July 23, 2026
RAF Fairford is a major hub for USAF bombers flying missions against Iran and other aircraft transmitting to the Middle East. The post EA-37Bs Arrive At RAF Fairford As Iran Threatens To Attack The…
With the US war of aggression against Iran flaring up again, an international mine-clearing operation in the Strait of Hormuz is becoming increasingly unlikely – and the two vessels sent into…
July 22, 2026
Just as the war with Iran looks about to fully erupt again, the Houthis are going to put an even tighter squeeze on the world's energy supply. The post Houthis Now Attacking Saudi Oil Tankers In Red…
News Pentagon identifies American soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan The Pentagon released the identities Monday of the two... The post Headlines — July 22 appeared first on Aerotech News &…
July 21, 2026
The Pentagon wants $21B to replace the weapons it already has used as alarm bells ring about sustaining the conflict with available munitions going forward. The post Munitions Expenditures In Iran…
July 18, 2026
Kuwait closed its airspace on July 18, 2026, as renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks caused another round… The post Kuwait closes airspace as Iranian attacks disrupt Gulf flights appeared first…
