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France Extends Nuclear Deterrence to European Allies – What Does This Mean for European Security?

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the extension of France’s nuclear deterrent to eight European nations, alongside the expansion of France’s nuclear warhead stockpile. In an event held at the ‘Ile…

James Gray James Gray
March 8, 2026
Iranian F-14
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Israeli Air Force Strikes Iranian F-14 Tomcat Fleet at Isfahan Air Base

Iranian F-14 fleet attacked at a base in central Iran believed to host all the remaining F-14s in Iranian service.  Early in the morning on Mar. 8, 2026, the IDF…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 8, 2026
B-1 venting fuel
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Check Out These Photos of a “Naked” B-1 Bomber Venting Fuel During a Functional Check Flight

The B-1B is the Lancer 86-0115 "Rage" regenerated from the Boneyard to be returned to active service, during a post-depot functional check flight. On Feb. 26, 2026, aviation photographer Ryan…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 7, 2026
UK Bolsters Middle East Defences Iran
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UK Typhoons, Wildcats, and Merlin Deployed to Bolster Counter-Drone Defences

The UK has dispatched four more Typhoon FGR4s, two Wildcat HMA2s, and a Merlin HM2 ASaC towards the Middle East to strengthen defences as U.S. strategic bombers begin to use…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
March 7, 2026
B-1Bs at RAF Fairford
Iran

B-1B Bombers Deploy to RAF Fairford to Ramp Up Missions Over Iran

Four U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers arrived at RAF Fairford as the U.S. looks to “surge dramatically” the operations over Iran. After the UK allowed the U.S. to use…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 7, 2026
Kuwait F/A-18
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Unverified Video Showing Kuwaiti F/A-18 Engaging U.S. F-15E Raises New Questions About Friendly Fire Incident

While the authenticity of the footage remains unconfirmed, the video appears to show the engagement at close range during the Mar. 2 incident. We break down how such a blue-on-blue…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 6, 2026
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