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Denmark deploys F-35A stealth fighters over Greenland, supported by French tanker

Denmark has flown F‑35A stealth fighters over Greenland, backed logistically by a French tanker, after President Trump dismissed the Danish military presence there as "two dogsled teams." The deployment signals Copenhagen’s willingness to visibly reinforce Arctic sovereignty and allied interoperability.

2026-01-20T14:31:10.208682-08:00

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Offutt bids farewell as OC-135B Open Skies observation jets retire

2026-01-20T12:25:21.081978-08:00

Breaking Defense

Air Force acquisition overhaul reshapes procurement landscape; new surface Navy tech showcased at expo

2026-01-20T09:54:14.116422-08:00

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Renault to build Chorus long‑range strike drones in France under potential €1bn defence deal

2026-01-20T05:35:28.702076-08:00

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Denmark touts new Arctic special forces' ability to operate anywhere in Greenland amid U.S. pressure Denmark is emphasising the operational reach of a newly formed Arctic special forces unit capable of operating across Greenland's demanding terrain, including harsh polar conditions and remote logistics. The move comes as Copenhagen faces mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump over control of the strategic territory.

2026-01-20T15:50:36.784718-08:00

Denmark touts new Arctic special forces' ability to operate anywhere in Greenland amid U.S. pressure

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Denmark deploys F-35A stealth fighters over Greenland, supported by French tanker Denmark has flown F‑35A stealth fighters over Greenland, backed logistically by a French tanker, after President Trump dismissed the Danish military presence there as "two dogsled teams." The deployment signals Copenhagen’s willingness to visibly reinforce Arctic sovereignty and allied interoperability.

2026-01-20T14:31:10.208682-08:00

Denmark deploys F-35A stealth fighters over Greenland, supported by French tanker

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Offutt bids farewell as OC-135B Open Skies observation jets retire Offutt AFB airmen bid farewell as the OC-135B observation jets retire after 20 years of Open Skies aerial‑photography missions, primarily over Russia. The retirements remove a dedicated manned platform used to collect treaty imagery under the international Open Skies transparency regime.

2026-01-20T12:25:21.081978-08:00

Offutt bids farewell as OC-135B Open Skies observation jets retire

Breaking Defense

Air Force acquisition overhaul reshapes procurement landscape; new surface Navy tech showcased at expo The U.S. Air Force is overhauling its acquisition structure, consolidating authorities and reshaping procurement practices that will alter contracting, program oversight and timelines. At the same time, the Navy’s annual surface expo highlighted new shipboard technologies and countermeasure systems that signal near-term supplier opportunities.

2026-01-20T09:54:14.116422-08:00

Air Force acquisition overhaul reshapes procurement landscape; new surface Navy tech showcased at expo

AeroTime

Renault to build Chorus long‑range strike drones in France under potential €1bn defence deal Renault will manufacture the French Chorus long‑range strike drone in partnership with Turgis Gaillard as part of a national defence initiative, a programme that could culminate in a contract worth up to €1 billion. The move marks a notable industrial shift for the automaker into combat UAS production.

2026-01-20T05:35:28.702076-08:00

Renault to build Chorus long‑range strike drones in France under potential €1bn defence deal

UK Defence Journal

UK confirms Irish consent required for military flights and RAF interceptions The UK Ministry of Defence said UK military aircraft do not enter Irish airspace for operational purposes without express agreement from the Irish government. Ministers added RAF interception missions require prior Dublin consent, underscoring Ireland's reliance on partners for air policing.

2026-01-20T03:54:24.850255-08:00

UK confirms Irish consent required for military flights and RAF interceptions

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U.S. Completes Withdrawal from al‑Asad Air Base in Iraq, Ending 20‑Year Presence The U.S. has completed its withdrawal from al‑Asad air base in Anbar province, Iraq, ending a more than 20‑year American military presence in western Iraq. The drawdown removes the final sustained U.S. airbase footprint in the region established after the 2003 invasion.

2026-01-19T16:27:24.191417-08:00

U.S. Completes Withdrawal from al‑Asad Air Base in Iraq, Ending 20‑Year Presence

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Macron vows extra funding to accelerate France's military space build-up amid CNES budget shortfall Visiting LA PLATA, Maryland, President Emmanuel Macron pledged supplemental funding to accelerate France's military space buildup and address program shortfalls as CNES confronts a budget gap. The commitment is intended to preserve development timelines for defence satellites and operational space capabilities despite fiscal pressures.

2026-01-19T13:04:01.082851-08:00

Macron vows extra funding to accelerate France's military space build-up amid CNES budget shortfall

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Denmark deploys F-35A stealth fighters over Greenland, supported by French tanker

Offutt bids farewell as OC-135B Open Skies observation jets retire

Air Force acquisition overhaul reshapes procurement landscape; new surface Navy tech showcased at expo

Renault to build Chorus long‑range strike drones in France under potential €1bn defence deal

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