Global for Wednesday, March 4, 2026

• Trump to meet arms executives Friday in push to boost weapon supplies
• Despite air dominance, US ‘can’t stop everything’ Iran fires, Hegseth says
• Bombs headed for Iran in Operation Epic Fury don names of US sailors
• US launches Precision Strike Missiles in Iran war in first combat use
• French-German fighter program on life support as Dassault blames Airbus
• US and Ecuador launch military operation against organized crime groups
• Mastermind of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump is dead, Hegseth claims
• The US Air Force just used its oldest bomber to attack Iran
• Israeli F-35 notches first kill of a manned fighter in downing of Iranian Yak-130
• US submarine sinks Iranian ship in first torpedo kill since WWII, Pentagon confirms
• Gulf states warn of legal penalties in sharing of Iran strikes footage
• Pending tanker purchase spotlights choice for Poland: buy European or US?
• Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military