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Flights halted at Yemen’s Aden International Airport as Saudi–UAE rift escalates

Flights at Aden International Airport were halted on Thursday, the latest sign of a deepening crisis between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Gulf rivalry has increasingly reshaped security and operational dynamics in war‑torn Yemen, disrupting air connectivity and airport operations.

2026-01-01T09:35:30.638569-08:00

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Russia delivers two upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers to Air Force

2026-01-01T06:25:54.451274-08:00

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Pentagon awards Lockheed $328.5M contract to meet urgent FMS need for Taiwan

2025-12-31T15:14:34.282656-08:00

Breaking Defense

Germany's push to rapidly expand military space systems could reshape European defence priorities

2025-12-31T10:28:21.314637-08:00

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Flights halted at Yemen’s Aden International Airport as Saudi–UAE rift escalates Flights at Aden International Airport were halted on Thursday, the latest sign of a deepening crisis between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The Gulf rivalry has increasingly reshaped security and operational dynamics in war‑torn Yemen, disrupting air connectivity and airport operations.

2026-01-01T09:35:30.638569-08:00

Flights halted at Yemen’s Aden International Airport as Saudi–UAE rift escalates

Air Data News

Russia delivers two upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers to Air Force Russia has delivered two upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers to its Air Force, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced. The statement confirmed arrival of the two long-range aircraft but did not provide further details on their operational deployment or entry into active service.

2026-01-01T06:25:54.451274-08:00

Russia delivers two upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers to Air Force

Reuters

Pentagon awards Lockheed $328.5M contract to meet urgent FMS need for Taiwan The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5 million contract to fulfill a foreign military sale for Taiwan, citing an "urgent operational need" by the Taiwan Air Force. The award accelerates delivery of US-provided defense capabilities under FMS authorities amid heightened regional tensions.

2025-12-31T15:14:34.282656-08:00

Pentagon awards Lockheed $328.5M contract to meet urgent FMS need for Taiwan

Cargo Facts

Five carriers launch widebody freighter operations in 2025 as geopolitics reshapes air‑freight flows Five cargo carriers launched dedicated widebody freighter operations in 2025 as dramatic geopolitical shifts reconfigured global trade flows. The simultaneous market entries accelerated capacity growth and are significantly reshaping route networks, capacity allocation and commercial dynamics across long‑haul air freight.

2025-12-31T10:29:43.014285-08:00

Five carriers launch widebody freighter operations in 2025 as geopolitics reshapes air‑freight flows

Breaking Defense

Germany's push to rapidly expand military space systems could reshape European defence priorities Germany is racing to expand its military space systems, a build‑out that may shift which capitals drive European space‑defence priorities. The acceleration is forcing Brussels and allied partners to reconsider procurement, interoperability and the pace of collective capability development across the continent.

2025-12-31T10:28:21.314637-08:00

Germany's push to rapidly expand military space systems could reshape European defence priorities

Aviation Week

Israel defense chief warns government has reverted to pre‑Hamas funding mindset The director‑general of Israel’s Defense Ministry warned the government has moved back too soon to the funding mindset that prevailed before the attack by Hamas, saying the shift risks undoing financing priorities adopted in the wake of the assault. His comments flag a potential change in defense spending posture.

2025-12-31T10:28:21.020489-08:00

Israel defense chief warns government has reverted to pre‑Hamas funding mindset

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Delta flight attendant sues, alleges retaliation after termination following missile attack in Tel Aviv A Delta Air Lines flight attendant has filed suit alleging the carrier retaliated after firing them following a missile attack incident in Tel Aviv that traumatized crew. The complaint accuses Delta of wrongful termination and seeks remedies for retaliation and damages.

2025-12-31T06:09:32.585133-08:00

Delta flight attendant sues, alleges retaliation after termination following missile attack in Tel Aviv

spaceinafrica.com

Türkiye begins first-phase construction of Somali spaceport after completing feasibility and design studies Türkiye has completed feasibility and design studies and started first-phase construction of a spaceport in Somalia, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir said. The facility is intended to provide Türkiye independent access to space, support its 'space homeland' strategy and serve the global commercial launch market while generating revenue.

2025-12-31T05:09:40.359610-08:00

Türkiye begins first-phase construction of Somali spaceport after completing feasibility and design studies

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Flights halted at Yemen’s Aden International Airport as Saudi–UAE rift escalates

Russia delivers two upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers to Air Force

Pentagon awards Lockheed $328.5M contract to meet urgent FMS need for Taiwan

Germany's push to rapidly expand military space systems could reshape European defence priorities

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