aircraft

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Tehran has called its 19 islands in the 100-mile strait aircraft carriers, installing radar systems, airstrips and fuel depots, missile systems and naval launches for submarines and fast-attack boats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“Given the need to replace missiles, missile interceptors, damaged radars, aircraft, and other equipment used in Operation Epic Fury, we are raising our estimates and price targets for the large defense primes,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"We are going to build an aircraft to succeed the Rafale. It must be capable of carrying out missions and operating from an aircraft carrier," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

On Tuesday, Italy denied US aircraft permission to land as they were en route to the Middle East for combat operations.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

One young woman was responsible for all the weapons on a single aircraft.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein