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Czech government blocks transfer of L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine after PM contradicts president

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš vetoed a proposed transfer of Aero Vodochody L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine, overruling President Petr Pavel’s prior commitment. Ministers cited technical availability and the Czech Defence Ministry says the L-159 fleet is required by the army for another 15 years.

2026-01-19T06:04:23.260688-08:00

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Ukraine expands access to ICEYE high‑resolution SAR imagery under new MoD agreement

2026-01-19T04:07:39.813552-08:00

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UAC to debut Il-114-300 turboprop and import‑substituted SJ‑100 at Wings India 2026

2026-01-19T00:07:23.049053-08:00

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Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023

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Czech government blocks transfer of L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine after PM contradicts president Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš vetoed a proposed transfer of Aero Vodochody L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine, overruling President Petr Pavel’s prior commitment. Ministers cited technical availability and the Czech Defence Ministry says the L-159 fleet is required by the army for another 15 years.

2026-01-19T06:04:23.260688-08:00

Czech government blocks transfer of L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine after PM contradicts president

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Air Force looks to Navy's small-drone networks to cut Middle East security costs The Navy's adoption of small UAV networks for maritime situational awareness is proving successful, prompting the U.S. Air Force to pursue similar distributed drone architectures. Air Force leaders say networked small drones could reduce the cost of maintaining security in the Middle East while expanding persistent surveillance.

2026-01-19T05:00:49.144239-08:00

Air Force looks to Navy's small-drone networks to cut Middle East security costs

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Ukraine expands access to ICEYE high‑resolution SAR imagery under new MoD agreement ICEYE has signed an expanded agreement with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense to broaden provision of high‑resolution synthetic‑aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery, delivering day–night, all‑weather tactical ISR from its constellation and increasing tasking priority and delivery to Ukrainian defence customers.

2026-01-19T04:07:39.813552-08:00

Ukraine expands access to ICEYE high‑resolution SAR imagery under new MoD agreement

Reuters

Nigerian air force kills more than 40 militants near Lake Chad, destroys about 10 canoes Nigerian airstrikes struck militants gathering in canoes off Borno state near Lake Chad, killing more than 40 fighters and destroying about 10 canoes, the military said. The strikes, launched amid concerns of a planned attack, continue a series of operations targeting armed groups around the lake.

2026-01-19T03:56:45.282976-08:00

Nigerian air force kills more than 40 militants near Lake Chad, destroys about 10 canoes

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Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023 Aviation sources told the Sudan Tribune that 28 aircraft have been destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023. The count, reported by local aviation contacts, highlights the scale of damage to aircraft stored at the capital’s main airport over the past year.

2026-01-19T00:50:00.010408-08:00

Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023

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UAC to debut Il-114-300 turboprop and import‑substituted SJ‑100 at Wings India 2026 United Aircraft Corporation will present the Il‑114‑300 turboprop and an import‑substituted Sukhoi SJ‑100 at Wings India in Hyderabad (28–31 January 2026), marking the first international showing for both types. The Il‑114‑300 is scheduled for the flying programme; the SJ‑100 features maximized locally sourced components.

2026-01-19T00:07:23.049053-08:00

UAC to debut Il-114-300 turboprop and import‑substituted SJ‑100 at Wings India 2026

Associated Press

Hackers hijack Iranian state TV via Badr satellite to broadcast Reza Pahlavi message Hackers briefly hijacked Iranian state television satellite transmissions, using the Badr feed to air footage supporting exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and urging security forces "do not point your weapons at the people." The disruption came amid nationwide protests and targeted influence over state broadcast channels.

2026-01-18T23:47:52.406868-08:00

Hackers hijack Iranian state TV via Badr satellite to broadcast Reza Pahlavi message

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US sanctions dormant Yemeni "airline" Sama Airline over alleged Houthi links The US Office of Foreign Assets Control has designated Sama Airline — a dormant Yemeni company that purports to be an airline — for alleged ties to the Houthi movement, naming it in an OFAC sanctions action that targets entities linked to the group.

2026-01-18T23:30:17.321510-08:00

US sanctions dormant Yemeni "airline" Sama Airline over alleged Houthi links

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Czech government blocks transfer of L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine after PM contradicts president

Ukraine expands access to ICEYE high‑resolution SAR imagery under new MoD agreement

UAC to debut Il-114-300 turboprop and import‑substituted SJ‑100 at Wings India 2026

Sources: 28 aircraft destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid‑April 2023

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