Mirsad Sarajlic | Istock | Getty Images Iran is facing a near-total internet blackout amid U.S.-Israeli airstrikes. The country has now spent over 48 hours in a near-total internet blackout, according to data from independent internet watchdog NetBlocks posted at 2:35 a.m. ET on Monday, which showed connectivity at around 1% of ordinary levels. NetBlocks…
The U.S. military has begun “major combat operations” in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday, as explosions were heard in cities around the Middle East and Qatar and the United Arab Emirates condemned Iranian missile counterattacks. “Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a…
Rolls-Royce said Thursday it expects profits of over £4 billion ($5.42 billion) this year as the aero engine and power systems maker banks on another year of robust growth. The aerospace giant is targeting underlying operating profit of between £4 billion and £4.2 billion in 2026, above the midpoint of £3.65 billion as expected by…
European defense companies must take a stronger lead on collaborating to help the continent become independent of the U.S. security umbrella, Leonardo‘s CEO told CNBC. Speaking with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Wednesday after Leonardo’s annual results statement, Roberto Cingolani said European defense companies have “all the capabilities and technical skills” and should not wait…
These specially configured A350-1000ULRs are expected to enable the world’s longest commercial flights. Qantas Airbus said Thursday it expects to deliver 870 commercial aircraft in 2026, slightly fewer than the roughly 880 analysts had expected. It comes as pressure is building for the European planemaker, with U.S. rival Boeing showing signs of recovery after years…