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India unveils LR-AShM hypersonic anti-ship glide missile at Republic Day parade

India’s DRDO unveiled the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) during the 77th Republic Day parade, showcasing a hypersonic glide weapon reported to engage static and moving naval targets to ranges up to 1,500 km and carry variable payloads.

2026-01-26T02:47:49.912772-08:00

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Reagan National tightens airspace after deadly midair collision; experts say risks remain

2026-01-26T06:23:06.119557-08:00

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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate

2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00

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Amnesty: Myanmar junta uses 'ghost ships' and Iranian tankers to import jet fuel for air attacks

2026-01-26T06:32:15.493016-08:00

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USAF and Stanford to test AI cockpit assistant to reduce pilot workload in emergencies The U.S. Air Force has partnered with Stanford University to evaluate an AI cockpit assistant designed to reduce pilot workload in high‑stress scenarios, including in‑flight emergencies and aircraft system diagnostics, and to assess integration with crew workflows.

2026-01-26T15:36:19.335493-08:00

USAF and Stanford to test AI cockpit assistant to reduce pilot workload in emergencies

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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, accompanied by three warships, has arrived in the Middle East, increasing U.S. military presence amid rising tensions with Iran. The deployment comes as protests and threats fuel concerns about possible strikes, and reports suggest Israeli aircraft could support U.S. operations.

2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate

Flying Magazine

National Capital Region Declares Integrated Counter‑Drone Sensor Network Ready for Deployment Federal authorities have judged an integrated network of counter-drone sensors and command systems ready for deployment across the U.S. National Capital Region, creating a coordinated detection-to-command architecture intended to improve situational awareness and accelerate mitigation of small‑UAS threats near critical infrastructure and government facilities.

2026-01-26T07:35:46.103347-08:00

National Capital Region Declares Integrated Counter‑Drone Sensor Network Ready for Deployment

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Italy fields first SAMP/T NG and GRIFO batteries with Aster B1NT and CAMM‑ER Italy’s Army has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air‑defence systems, adding Aster B1NT and CAMM‑ER layers to a modernized national air‑defence network. The fielding establishes new medium‑ and short‑range engagement layers and begins integration into Italy’s layered air‑defence architecture.

2026-01-26T06:51:59.476293-08:00

Italy fields first SAMP/T NG and GRIFO batteries with Aster B1NT and CAMM‑ER

Reuters

Amnesty: Myanmar junta uses 'ghost ships' and Iranian tankers to import jet fuel for air attacks Amnesty International says Myanmar’s military is employing ‘ghost ships’ and falsified voyage data — including Iranian tankers delivering jet fuel and urea — to circumvent sanctions and import aviation fuel used in air strikes on civilian areas during the country’s civil war. The report says the tactics mirror methods used by Russia, Iran and North Korea.

2026-01-26T06:32:15.493016-08:00

Amnesty: Myanmar junta uses 'ghost ships' and Iranian tankers to import jet fuel for air attacks

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Reagan National tightens airspace after deadly midair collision; experts say risks remain Officials have implemented new airspace restrictions and procedural changes around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after the midair collision that killed 67, aiming to reduce helicopter and powered-lift interactions. Safety experts warn the measures are incomplete and additional procedures, technology and oversight are needed to prevent a repeat.

2026-01-26T06:23:06.119557-08:00

Reagan National tightens airspace after deadly midair collision; experts say risks remain

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India nears $1B deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 tankers The Indian Air Force is closing in on a roughly $1 billion contract to buy six second‑hand Boeing 767s converted to tankers by Israel Aerospace Industries, its fifth attempt to field new aerial refuelling capability. The move aims to replace an ageing Il‑78MKI tanker fleet obtained from Uzbekistan in 2003–04.

2026-01-26T02:47:52.358535-08:00

India nears $1B deal for six IAI‑converted Boeing 767 tankers

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India unveils LR-AShM hypersonic anti-ship glide missile at Republic Day parade India’s DRDO unveiled the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) during the 77th Republic Day parade, showcasing a hypersonic glide weapon reported to engage static and moving naval targets to ranges up to 1,500 km and carry variable payloads.

2026-01-26T02:47:49.912772-08:00

India unveils LR-AShM hypersonic anti-ship glide missile at Republic Day parade

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India unveils LR-AShM hypersonic anti-ship glide missile at Republic Day parade

Reagan National tightens airspace after deadly midair collision; experts say risks remain

USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate

Amnesty: Myanmar junta uses 'ghost ships' and Iranian tankers to import jet fuel for air attacks

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