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Apr 6, 2026 - As Americans struggle with rising prices, Lockheed Martin, Shell and other companies are experiencing gains us gas pricesboosting profitsdefense companieswariran https://www.compuserve.com/pf/story/0001/20260406/1ae6d9ee2f0c76c7f6c0d43c26423272 Defense minister says Israel hit South Pars petrochemical plant at Asaluyeh after Iran reported... defense minister sayssouth pars petrochemicalisrael hitplantasaluyeh https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/tag/iran/ Iran Archives - Defense Security Monitor archives defense securityiranmonitor https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/2018/12/11/iran-can-increase-missile-range-past-2000-km/ Iran Can Increase Missile Range Past 2,000 KM - Defense Security Monitor Jan 15, 2019 - Iran has the capability to extend the range of its missiles, an IRGC commander said. Speaking to university students in Tehran on December 10, 2018, Brigadier... past 2 000defense security monitoriranincreasemissile https://www.ms.now/news/trump-administration-withholds-iran-war-costs-but-wants-historic-441-billion-more-for-defense Trump administration withholds Iran war costs but wants historic $441 billion more for Defense Apr 21, 2026 - Democrats estimated the war with Iran has already run to $50 billion, and the damage to U.S. military bases is more extensive than the administration has... iran war coststrump administrationwithholdswantshistoric https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/2019/06/28/u-s-and-iran-back-from-the-brink/ U.S. and Iran: Back from the Brink - Defense Security Monitor Jun 28, 2019 - In U.S. President Donald Trump’s telling, 10 minutes from launch, he called off military strikes on three sites in Iran, which were to be conducted in response... defense security monitoriran backbrink https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/us-f-15e-fighter-jet-downed-by-iran-rescue-operations-underway/ US F-15E fighter jet downed by Iran - Breaking Defense Apr 6, 2026 - The loss of an American fighter jet over Iran would appear to be the first manned American aircraft downed over Iran during Operation Epic Fury. us f 15efighter jet downediran breakingdefense https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/counterterrorism-center-head-resigns-over-iran-war/412171/?oref=d1-category-lander-river US counterterrorism chief resigns over Iran war - Defense One Mar 17, 2026 - Joe Kent said Iran “posed no imminent threat to our nation” and that the attack was launched after pressure from Israel. iran war defenseus counterterrorismchief resignsone https://www.csis.org/podcasts/last-line-defense/locked-and-loaded-what-are-us-military-options-iran Locked and Loaded: What Are U.S. Military Options for Iran? | The Last Line of Defense | CSIS... Host Seth Jones sits down with retired Admiral Sandy Winnefeld, the ninth Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to discuss the latest developments... military optionslast linedefense csislockedloaded https://www.csis.org/analysis/what-are-unintended-consequences-us-iran-conflict-defense-and-security What Are the Unintended Consequences of the U.S.-Iran Conflict for Defense and Security? Apr 10, 2026 - Exploring the unintended consequences of the US-Iran conflict for global defense and security, including hybrid threats, technology, alliances, and strategy. unintended consequencesiran conflictdefensesecurity https://www.csis.org/podcasts/last-line-defense/widening-war-iran-what-are-us-militarys-next-steps A Widening War with Iran: What Are the U.S. Military's Next Steps | The Last Line of Defense | CSIS... Host Seth Jones sits down with retired General Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, about the evolving situation in Iran after Operation... widening warnext stepslast linedefense csisiran https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-deploys-venerable-b-52-bombers-over-iran US deploys B-52 bombers over Iran to suggest Tehran's defense collapse Apr 5, 2026 - B-52 deployment over Iran signals a new phase, enabling larger, more frequent strikes on strategic targets. b 52 bombersus deploysiransuggesttehran https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/iran-conflict-shines-a-light-on-uks-stretched-naval-capabilities-analysts/ Iran conflict shines a light on UK’s ‘stretched’ naval capabilities: Analysts - Breaking Defense Mar 18, 2026 - As France sends armada to aid in defensive operations, Britain opts for a much lighter maritime footprint – by choice or necessity. iran conflictbreaking defenseshineslightnaval https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-secures-10-year-defense-deals-with-gulf-states-amid-iran-war/ Ukraine securing 10-year defense deals with Gulf states amid Iran war amid iran war10 yeardefense dealsgulf statesukraine https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/04/us-has-declared-space-superiority-over-iran-what-does-mean/412605/?oref=d1-topic-lander-top-story The US has declared ‘space superiority’ over Iran. 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However, Hegseth has removed more than a dozen military leaders during his tenure and... defense secretary hegsethamid iran warremoves toparmy chaplainreform national https://www.iranintl.com/en/202604250264 Air defense activity heard in western Iran - state media | Iran International iran state mediaair defenseactivityheardwestern https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/2025/06/24/tentative-ceasefire-takes-hold-following-irans-retaliatory-strikes/ Tentative Ceasefire Takes Hold Following Iran's Retaliatory Strikes - Defense Security Monitor Mar 4, 2026 - A fragile ceasefire appears to be holding between Iran and Israel following a period of escalating violence, culminating in a covert U.S. strike on Iran’s... defense security monitorceasefire takesfollowing iranretaliatory strikestentative https://www.kvue.com/video/news/nation-world/attack-on-iran/us-defense-secretary-war-in-iran/269-9f4b3e04-dda2-4254-960c-36b61b1bc79d US Defense Secretary threatening to escalate the war in Iran | kvue.com Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is threatening to escalate the war in Iran if a deal isn't struck in the next few days. us defenseiran kvuesecretarythreateningescalate https://www.stripes.com/sports/europe/2026-04-23/us-munitions-delay-estonia-21461446.html Iran war delays US weapons deliveries to Estonia, raising defense concerns | Stars and Stripes Delays in U.S. missile deliveries caused by the Iran war are pushing Estonia to look for alternative ways to maintain its defenses, an official said. us weapons deliveriesiran wardelaysestoniaraising https://collapse.news/2026-04-25-katz-israel-prepared-for-renewed-iran-conflict.html Israel Prepared for Renewed Iran Conflict, Awaiting U.S. Approval, Defense Minister Says Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday, April 23, that the country’s military is prepared to renew the war against Iran but is waiting for a... defense minister saysrenewed iranisraelpreparedconflict https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/2020/04/20/u-s-calls-on-security-council-to-extend-iran-arms-embargo/ U.S. Calls on Security Council to Extend Iran Arms Embargo - Defense Security Monitor Apr 20, 2020 - The U.S. is calling for an extension of the U.N. arms embargo on Iran, which is due to expire later this year. In a statement on his Twitter page over … security councilextend iranarms embargocallsdefense https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2026/04/could-navys-lcs-counter-mines-iran/412657/?oref=d1-featured-river-top How would the US Navy counter Iran's mines? - Defense One Apr 6, 2026 - The remaining Avenger minehunters are in Japan, while Pentagon testing has revealed problems with the LCS. us navy countermines defense onewouldiran https://breakingdefense.com/2026/04/iran-conflict-could-open-door-for-new-players-in-gulf-defense-market/ Iran conflict could open door for new players in Gulf defense market - Breaking Defense As Gulf countries reassess defense needs after the Iran conflict, new entrants may find a windfall, writes Alek Jovovic of CSIS. iran conflict couldopen doornew playersgulf defensemarket https://en.topwar.ru/280197-iran-esche-ne-ischerpal-svoj-potencial-a-u-monarhij-zaliva-nachalis-problemy-s-pvo.html Iran hasn't yet exhausted its potential, while the Gulf monarchies are already facing air defense... Mar 30, 2026 - The Gulf monarchies' air defense interceptor stockpiles are running low, and Iran shows no signs of stopping missile and drone strikes. Furthermore, the Gulf... already facingair defenseiranyetexhausted https://www.computerworld.com/video/4144410/iran-cyber-retaliation-openai-defense-deal-scrutiny-fbi-wiretap-network-ep-55.html Iran Cyber Retaliation, OpenAI Defense Deal Scrutiny, FBI Wiretap Network | Ep. 55 – Computerworld iran cyberdefense dealfbi wiretapep 55retaliation https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/trump-iran-war-claims/412324/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river Trump claims ‘good and productive’ talks with Iran, which denies negotiating - Defense One Mar 24, 2026 - President says Hormuz would be under trump claimsdefense onetalksirandenies https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/turkiye-rejects-claim-of-turkish-defense-system-for-iran-struck-us-aircraft/news Türkiye rejects claim of Turkish defense system for Iran struck US aircraft | Daily Sabah Apr 5, 2026 - The official agency fighting disinformation says Türkiye is not behind the shooting of a U.S. F-15 fighter jet over Iran, as Ankara faces an online... rejects claimturkish defenseiran struckus aircraftdaily sabah https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/iran-war-drives-turkey-gulf-defense-alignment-not-alliance Iran war drives Turkey-Gulf defense alignment, but not alliance - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs... 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Rep. Rob Wittman thinks so. - Breaking Defense Mar 18, 2026 - Rep. Rob Wittman joins Breaking Defense to talk through congressional support for an Iran war supplemental and the FY27 budget. congress backiran warrob wittmanbreaking defensesupplemental https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/03/firepower-about-surge-dramatically-over-iran-hegseth/411935/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river ‘Firepower about to surge dramatically’ over Iran: Hegseth - Defense One Mar 5, 2026 - The defense secretary asserts that the U.S. has no shortage of munitions. iran hegsethdefense onesurge https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/03/counterterrorism-center-head-resigns-over-iran-war/412171/?oref=d1-topic-lander-river US counterterrorism chief resigns over Iran war - Defense One Mar 17, 2026 - Joe Kent said Iran “posed no imminent threat to our nation” and that the attack was launched after pressure from Israel. iran war defenseus counterterrorismchief resignsone https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/podcasts/2026-02-28/ty-article-podcast/inside-the-high-stakes-u-s-israel-attack-on-iran-haaretz-analyst-amos-harel/0000019c-a493-da17-a7be-bcff222e0000 Inside the High-stakes U.S.-Israel Attack on Iran: A Breaking News Podcast With Haaretz Defense... 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Mar 19, 2026 - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s trip to Doha is part of a Gulf tour that began Wednesday in Riyadh, as Iran continues to strike energy assets across the region. iran war aldefense tiesturkeyqatarpledge https://www.businessinsider.com/iran-war-us-top-allies-fall-behind-in-drone-defense-2026-3 Iran War Shows the US and Top Allies Are Falling Behind in Drone Defense - Business Insider Mar 30, 2026 - Iran has launched over 3,600 exploding drones against the US and its allies, exposing gaps in the most advanced air defenses. iran war showsfalling behinddrone defensebusiness insidertop https://www.wvtf.org/2026-04-20/ukraines-fast-growing-defense-tech-sector-takes-center-stage-in-iran-war Ukraine's fast-growing defense tech sector takes center stage in Iran war | WVTF Apr 20, 2026 - While Ukraine seeks to shift its image from not only a recipient of military aid but also a provider, its battle-tested, anti-drone tech is taking center stage... takes center stagefast growingdefense techiran warukraine https://www.ibtimes.com/us-defense-companies-continue-get-pentagon-contracts-war-iran-boost-use-military-equipment-3800793 U.S. Defense Companies Continue To Get Pentagon Contracts As War In Iran Boost Use Of Military... 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