Global for Thursday, April 2, 2026

• Hegseth asks Army’s top general to retire, fires two others as Iran war rages
• Bipartisan group of senators vow to keep US in NATO despite Trump threats
• Golden Dome, ships and missiles top Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense wish list
• US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge
• Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances
• Swedish arms maker to set up major ammunition plant in Estonia