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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

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

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

CBC

Russia and China step up coordinated military activity in the Arctic as NATO and NORAD raise alarm

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

Reuters

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

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

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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

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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

Russia and China step up coordinated military activity in the Arctic as NATO and NORAD raise alarm NORAD and NATO commanders say Russia and China are conducting frequent, coordinated air and naval operations in the Arctic that appear designed to probe U.S., Canadian and European responses rather than benign activity. Polish allegations that Russia is moving tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus further heighten alliance security concerns.

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

Russia and China step up coordinated military activity in the Arctic as NATO and NORAD raise alarm

AeroTime

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate ahead of Macron visit India and France are in advanced government-to-government talks on a potential purchase of up to 114 Dassault Rafale multirole fighters for the Indian Air Force. Negotiations have accelerated and are expected to be a central item during President Macron’s upcoming visit as New Delhi seeks to bolster frontline fighter numbers.

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

India and France near agreement for up to 114 Rafale fighters as talks accelerate 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.

2026-01-11T10:53:41.768671-08:00

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

Seeking Alpha

U.S. weighs sanctions, cyber ops, Starlink terminals and military steps as Iran protests deepen President Trump and senior advisers are weighing a mix of measures in response to nationwide protests in Iran — sanctions, cyber operations and potential military options — and are reportedly considering sending Starlink satellite terminals into Iran to help bypass Tehran’s internet blackout, even as Iran may have some capacity to jam Starlink.

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

U.S. weighs sanctions, cyber ops, Starlink terminals and military steps as Iran protests deepen

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

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

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

Russia and China step up coordinated military activity in the Arctic as NATO and NORAD raise alarm

Pakistan and Indonesia near deal for combat jets and armed drones

News Timeline