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NYT: U.S. 'civilian' aircraft reportedly struck vessel off Venezuela in September 2025 — what is known

New York Times reporting alleges a U.S. "civilian plane" carried out a strike on a vessel off Venezuela in September 2025. This briefing consolidates what is publicly known about the incident, the aircraft description in the report, and which types of platforms could match that profile.

2026-01-13T01:52:13.980218-08:00

edrmagazine.eu

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00

The War Zone

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead

2026-01-12T10:09:41.009205-08:00

Reuters

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

2026-01-12T07:12:10.051795-08:00

News Timeline

politico.eu

UK and Poland deepen air‑defense cooperation to bolster NATO capability after Russian drone incursions

2026-01-13T06:10:14.581963-08:00

UK and Poland deepen air‑defen

AeroTime

NYT: U.S. 'civilian' aircraft reportedly struck vessel off Venezuela in September 2025 — what is known New York Times reporting alleges a U.S. "civilian plane" carried out a strike on a vessel off Venezuela in September 2025. This briefing consolidates what is publicly known about the incident, the aircraft description in the report, and which types of platforms could match that profile.

2026-01-13T01:52:13.980218-08:00

NYT: U.S. 'civilian' aircraft reportedly struck vessel off Venezuela in September 2025 — what is known

edrmagazine.eu

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Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol Germany has ordered eight General Atomics MQ‑9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for maritime patrol and ISR. The acquisition, executed with GA‑ASI, is aimed at strengthening NATO maritime surveillance and interoperability, with deliveries expected in 2028.

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol

The War Zone

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead Russia is studying air‑launch of the jet‑powered Geran‑5 one‑way attack drone from Su‑25 attack jets. Kyiv says the design resembles Iran’s Karrar, uses a Chinese jet engine and carries roughly a 200‑lb warhead, prompting supply‑chain and proliferation concerns.

2026-01-12T10:09:41.009205-08:00

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead

Reuters

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones Indonesia's defence minister met Pakistan Air Force chief in Islamabad to discuss a proposed sale of combat jets and armed 'killer' drones to Jakarta, three security officials said. The meeting on Monday advances Islamabad's export outreach on fighters and unmanned attack systems.

2026-01-12T07:12:10.051795-08:00

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

tectonicdefense.com

Terra Industries raises $11.7M seed to build Africa’s first defense prime Terra Industries has closed an $11.7 million seed round to position itself as Africa’s first defense prime. Founded by two Nigerians in their early twenties, the startup aims to build local defence industrial capacity and develop indigenous systems to reduce reliance on foreign contractors.

2026-01-11T23:33:16.387217-08:00

Terra Industries raises $11.7M seed to build Africa’s first defense prime

dassault-aviation.com

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Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones Dassault Aviation is leading a $200 million funding round in French startup Harmattan AI — valuing the company at about €1.4 billion — and has struck a strategic partnership to develop embedded AI and controlled autonomy for the Rafale F5, future UCAS and other unmanned systems.

2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00

Dassault leads $200m investment in Harmattan AI to embed autonomy in Rafale F5, UCAS and drones

AeroTime

China completes maiden flight of Tianma-1000, first homegrown mid‑altitude UAV China completed the maiden flight of the Tianma-1000, its first domestically developed mid‑altitude unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The sortie confirms progress in China’s indigenous UAS design and testing infrastructure, expanding Beijing’s options for mid‑altitude programs and signaling faster fielding of domestic systems.

2026-01-11T20:04:59.742280-08:00

China completes maiden flight of Tianma-1000, first homegrown mid‑altitude UAV

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NYT: U.S. 'civilian' aircraft reportedly struck vessel off Venezuela in September 2025 — what is known

Germany orders eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO agency for maritime patrol

Geran‑5 jet-powered kamikaze drone eyed for air‑launch from Su‑25; uses Chinese engine, 200‑lb warhead

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

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