Global for Friday, April 3, 2026

• A-10 Warthog crashes near Strait of Hormuz
• Trump seeks to double number of ship requests with 2027 defense budget
• Trump’s budget proposes massive defense spending with 10% cut to other programs
• India to acquire more air defense systems and drones for modern warfare
• US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran
• France orders its fifth and final FDI frigate from Naval Group, completing fleet plan