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3 March

A Taste of Its Own Medicine? US Confirms First Combat Use of Shahed Clones in Iran

In a historic first for American forces, LUCAS drones were reportedly used in combat strikes on Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury.

3 March

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army to Buy 50 Additional AMPVs to Replenish Ukraine Drawdown

The US Army plans to spend $250 million to procure 50 Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles to replenish vehicles transferred to Ukraine.

3 March

Christine Casimiro

Lockheed Demos NGC2 Prototype for US Army

A Lockheed Martin-led consortium has demonstrated the sensor-to-shooter capability of an advanced command-and-control system for the US Army during a live-fire exercise at Lightning Surge 2.

3 March

An Iranian man stands in front of destroyed buildings near a police headquarters that is completely destroyed in U.S.-Israeli attacks in Tehran, Iran, on March 2, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Warns of Longer Iran War as Riyadh, Beirut Hit

US President Donald Trump warned that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month.

3 March

Melania Trump presides over a UN Security Council meeting in New York, United States, on March 2, 2026, marking the first time a sitting first lady of the United States leads the powerful body.

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Thank You, Madam President’: Melania Trump Leads UN Security Council as Iran War Rages

First Lady Melania Trump pressed the cause of children caught in conflict as she chaired a UN Security Council meeting Monday as the US-Israeli war against Iran raged.

2 March

Smoke rises over Iran's capital, Tehran, after a reported explosion on February 28, 2026, following Israel's statement that it carried out a "preemptive strike."

Staff Writer With AFP

China Backs Iran ‘Defending Sovereignty,’ Vows to Push for Peace

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on a call Monday that Beijing supports Tehran defending itself against US-Israeli strikes.

2 March

Inder Singh Bisht

US Marines Procure Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar for Rapid Shoot-and-Scoot Firepower

The US Marine Corps has contracted Global Military Products to deliver its Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system.

2 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Rolls-Royce Completes Key F130 Engine Tests for US Air Force B-52J Program

Rolls-Royce has completed altitude testing of its F130 engine, marking another milestone toward delivering the powerplant for the B-52.

2 March

Christine Casimiro

Teledyne and Norwegian Firm Explore Vehicle-Based Drone Deployment

US firm Teledyne FLIR Defense and Norwegian defense tech company STORM Adapt Group have entered into a collaboration to explore vehicle-based drone deployment solutions.

2 March