Global for Wednesday, May 6, 2026

• US forces fire at, disable Iran-flagged tanker trying to evade blockade
• France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
• B-52 engine replacement clears critical design review, first modifications to begin this year
• Outgoing Leonardo boss touts ‘Michelangelo Dome,’ cyber tack as key achievements
• France moves carrier into Red Sea ahead of potential Hormuz mission
• Here’s what’s behind the US Army’s $2.1B R&D funding increase
• Turkish exercise sees Libya’s rival forces train together for second time within weeks
• Pakistan’s first Chinese submarine set to boost naval capability