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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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U.S. approves potential $2.3B sale of maritime patrol aircraft and torpedoes to Singapore

2026-01-20T12:46:05.172260-08:00

Wall Street Journal

EU draws up $100B retaliation list that names Boeing aircraft as trade spat with U.S. escalates

2026-01-20T07:11:11.258195-08:00

DefenseNews.com

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

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

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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

Reuters

U.S. approves potential $2.3B sale of maritime patrol aircraft and torpedoes to Singapore The U.S. State Department approved a potential $2.3 billion Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, lightweight torpedoes and related equipment and support, the Pentagon said. It says the package includes aircraft, torpedoes, sensors and sustainment under the FMS process.

2026-01-20T12:46:05.172260-08:00

U.S. approves potential $2.3B sale of maritime patrol aircraft and torpedoes to Singapore

DefenseNews.com

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

Wall Street Journal

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EU draws up $100B retaliation list that names Boeing aircraft as trade spat with U.S. escalates The European Union has prepared a $100 billion list of U.S. goods — spanning Boeing aircraft to bourbon — as potential targets for retaliatory tariffs if trade talks break down. The move, coupled with President Trump's Greenland tariff threats, has rattled markets and raised concerns about U.S. business aviation exposure.

2026-01-20T07:11:11.258195-08:00

EU draws up $100B retaliation list that names Boeing aircraft as trade spat with U.S. escalates

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

AeroTime

Helsing denies Ukraine suspended HX-2 orders; says multiple units requesting more systems Helsing denied a Bloomberg report that Ukraine had paused purchases of its HX‑2 loitering attack drone, saying multiple Ukrainian units are actively requesting additional systems. The company's statement signals procurement activity for HX‑2 continues despite media reports of a suspension.

2026-01-20T03:41:20.751878-08:00

Helsing denies Ukraine suspended HX-2 orders; says multiple units requesting more systems

AeroTime

DOJ moves to seize two TFASA-built P-8-style ASW trainers intercepted en route to China’s PLA The US Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking to seize two P-8-style anti-submarine warfare mission crew trainers manufactured by South Africa’s TFASA. Authorities intercepted the systems while they were in transit to the People’s Liberation Army of China, and DOJ has opened federal forfeiture proceedings.

2026-01-20T02:30:54.300702-08:00

DOJ moves to seize two TFASA-built P-8-style ASW trainers intercepted en route to China’s PLA

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

U.S. approves potential $2.3B sale of maritime patrol aircraft and torpedoes to Singapore

EU draws up $100B retaliation list that names Boeing aircraft as trade spat with U.S. escalates

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

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