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Copa Airlines to restart Panama City–Caracas flights on 13 Jan 2026, boost to twice-daily from 16 Jan

Copa Airlines will resume scheduled service between Panama City and Caracas on 13 January 2026 with an initial once-daily rotation, increasing to two daily flights from 16 January. Scheduled equipment is Boeing 737 MAX‑8, with occasional MAX‑9 deployments on select days.

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NORAD and NATO warn of closer Russia–China Arctic military cooperation as Poland cites tactical nukes in Belarus

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Reuters

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

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Trump weighs military, cyber and satellite options to support Iran protesters

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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

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Copa Airlines to restart Panama City–Caracas flights on 13 Jan 2026, boost to twice-daily from 16 Jan Copa Airlines will resume scheduled service between Panama City and Caracas on 13 January 2026 with an initial once-daily rotation, increasing to two daily flights from 16 January. Scheduled equipment is Boeing 737 MAX‑8, with occasional MAX‑9 deployments on select days.

2026-01-12T06:53:15.921665-08:00

Copa Airlines to restart Panama City–Caracas flights on 13 Jan 2026, boost to twice-daily from 16 Jan

CBC

NORAD and NATO warn of closer Russia–China Arctic military cooperation as Poland cites tactical nukes in Belarus NORAD and NATO commanders say Russia and China are increasingly coordinating air and naval operations in the Arctic to probe U.S. and Canadian reactions. Poland reports tactical nuclear weapons moved to Belarus — a shift NATO leaders and U.S. officials are discussing amid talks over Greenland.

2026-01-12T02:53:50.235002-08:00

NORAD and NATO warn of closer Russia–China Arctic military cooperation as Poland cites tactical nukes in Belarus

AeroTime

India and France in advanced talks for 114 Rafales ahead of Macron visit India and France are in advanced talks on a proposed 114‑aircraft Rafale purchase for the Indian Air Force, a deal expected to gain momentum around President Macron’s upcoming visit. The discussions signal a potential major expansion of India’s Rafale fleet in the near term.

2026-01-12T02:44:18.757765-08:00

India and France in advanced talks for 114 Rafales ahead of Macron visit

The Hill

Russia says it used nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Ukraine Russia said it launched the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile against targets in Ukraine, framing the strike as retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack and drawing immediate international attention. Moscow presented the launch as the operational employment of a strategic, nuclear-capable delivery system.

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Russia says it used nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile against Ukraine

Seeking Alpha

Trump weighs military, cyber and satellite options to support Iran protesters President Trump is considering a package of measures in response to nationwide protests in Iran — sanctions, cyber operations and possible military steps — and officials have discussed sending Starlink terminals into Iran to skirt internet blackouts, even as US forces reportedly established capacity to jam the service.

2026-01-11T09:08:46.672814-08:00

Trump weighs military, cyber and satellite options to support Iran protesters

Reuters

US intercepts fifth sanctioned Venezuelan tanker in carrier‑launched raid, warns China to keep away from the Americas A predawn raid by Marines and sailors launched from USS Gerald R. Ford intercepted a fifth sanctioned tanker carrying Venezuelan oil, part of a U.S. campaign to disrupt Caracas’s revenue. Washington framed the operation as a warning to Beijing over its expanding footprint in the region.

2026-01-11T05:18:22.914071-08:00

US intercepts fifth sanctioned Venezuelan tanker in carrier‑launched raid, warns China to keep away from the Americas

The War Zone

Ukraine's rare Mi-24RKhR 'Hind' radiation‑detection helicopters still operate on front lines Ukraine operates a tiny force of Mi-24RKhR 'Hind' helicopters originally fitted for nuclear, biological and chemical reconnaissance. Although the specialized NBC detection gear has been removed, these rare platforms remain active in frontline roles, providing rotary‑wing mobility and legacy sensor capability in high‑threat environments.

2026-01-10T13:25:46.173557-08:00

Ukraine's rare Mi-24RKhR 'Hind' radiation‑detection helicopters still operate on front lines

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Copa Airlines to restart Panama City–Caracas flights on 13 Jan 2026, boost to twice-daily from 16 Jan

NORAD and NATO warn of closer Russia–China Arctic military cooperation as Poland cites tactical nukes in Belarus

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

Trump weighs military, cyber and satellite options to support Iran protesters

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