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Khamenei Killed
Iran

U.S. Backs Israel’s Assessment That Khamenei Was Killed in Airstrike

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed during the strikes in Iran, according to both Israel and the U.S. Following the strikes on Iran’s territory on Feb. 28, 2026,…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 28, 2026
Israel U.S. attack Iran
Iran

[Updated] Israel and U.S. Launch Attack on Iran

Israel has launched a daylight preemptive attack against multiple Iranian targets, with the U.S. now joining the operation. Here's our constantly updated report. Israel and the U.S. launched on Feb.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 28, 2026
Ukrainian drone factory UK
Drones

Ukrainian Drone Factory Opens in the United Kingdom

A new factory was unveiled in the UK dedicated to the production of Unmanned Aerial Systems for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. As the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of…

James Gray James Gray
February 27, 2026
Air Force training VC-25B
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Training Pilots for Next Generation Air Force One

The U.S. Air Force leaned into a dual-track training program for the new VC-25B, leveraging civilian 747-8s and a newly acquired $400 million training fleet. The U.S. Air Force is…

Patrick Fish Patrick Fish
February 27, 2026
UK New Medium Helicopter Contract Awarded
Helicopters

Updated: UK Government Confirms Leonardo AW149 Order After Contract Award on Brink of Deadline

Days after the news was all but confirmed by other sources, the UK Government has officially placed its order for the Leonardo AW149.  The UK Government has now confirmed earlier…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
February 27, 2026
assets deployed Middle East
Iran

Additional F-15s, F-22s and F-35s are Arriving to Reinforce U.S. Buildup in Middle East

Additional fighter and CSAR assets are being deployed to multiple bases across the Middle East as preparations for a potential attack on Iran appear to intensify. The last two days…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 26, 2026
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