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Germany urges stronger anti‑drone defences but warns against falling into 'Putin's escalation trap'

Germany's defence minister called for accelerated improvement of the country's anti‑drone defences while cautioning against hasty kinetic responses to Russian airspace incursions, saying such actions could play into 'Putin's escalation trap'. He urged calibrated measures that strengthen deterrence without triggering broader confrontation.

2025-10-05T06:20:14.110096-07:00

Reuters

Up to 25 hot-air balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes force hours-long closure of Vilnius Airport

2025-10-04T16:44:41.487568-07:00

Reuters

Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded

2025-10-02T18:13:55.693135-07:00

Reuters

ICAO Assembly condemns Russia for GNSS jamming

2025-10-03T09:12:27.758072-07:00

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Via Satellite

Self-Attribution in Cyberspace: The Hack on Russia’s Dozor-Teleport Satellite Network Days after the Wagner Group’s June 23, 2023 mutiny, Russia’s Dozor‑Teleport satellite network was breached in a publicly attributed cyberattack. This analysis examines how self‑attribution is used in cyberspace, the operational effects on satellite communications, and implications for state and commercial space resilience.

2025-10-06T12:48:52.679722-07:00

Self-Attribution in Cyberspace: The Hack on Russia’s Dozor-Teleport Satellite Network

The War Zone

North Korea unveils Hwasong‑11Ma at Pyongyang arms expo; hypersonic capability questioned North Korea unveiled the Hwasong‑11Ma, a hypersonic‑glide‑vehicle variant of its Hwasong‑11 short‑range tactical ballistic missile, at a Pyongyang arms expo. State media claims hypersonic performance, but analysts caution the regime may not have mastered the flight, guidance and re‑entry technologies needed for operational capability.

2025-10-06T12:23:24.321958-07:00

North Korea unveils Hwasong‑11Ma at Pyongyang arms expo; hypersonic capability questioned

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Sweden orders four Embraer C-390 Millennium transports in trilateral purchase with Austria and the Netherlands Sweden has signed a firm order for four Embraer KC/C-390 Millennium tactical transports, with seven options available across a trilateral procurement alongside Austria and the Netherlands. The C-390 will replace Sweden’s ageing Lockheed Martin C-130H fleet and bolsters Embraer’s growing European footprint.

2025-10-06T05:26:18.893871-07:00

Sweden orders four Embraer C-390 Millennium transports in trilateral purchase with Austria and the Netherlands

ch-aviation

ICAO Assembly rejects Russia’s bid to ease Western aviation sanctions At the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, delegates rejected Russia’s motion to lift or ease Western aviation sanctions. The vote, part of a broader Assembly concluding this week, leaves existing restrictions in place and stymies Moscow’s push to reverse constraints on its international aviation operations.

2025-10-06T03:24:24.205010-07:00

ICAO Assembly rejects Russia’s bid to ease Western aviation sanctions

staradvertiser.com

Trump Observes Sea Power Demonstrations Aboard USS George H.W. Bush Off Norfolk President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump observed U.S. Navy sea power demonstrations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 5, witnessing carrier flight operations and at-sea evolutions that showcased forward naval presence.

2025-10-05T22:19:03.220945-07:00

Trump Observes Sea Power Demonstrations Aboard USS George H.W. Bush Off Norfolk

FlightGlobal

India and China to resume direct commercial passenger flights late October, ending five-year suspension India and China will resume direct commercial passenger flights later this month, ending a nearly five‑year suspension that began with the Covid‑19 pandemic and diplomatic tensions. The Ministry of External Affairs says one‑to‑one services start at the end of October 2025, with bookings opening this week.

2025-10-05T21:57:37.484175-07:00

India and China to resume direct commercial passenger flights late October, ending five-year suspension

Jerusalem Post

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar requests retirement after four-year tenure Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar has asked to retire after four years as Israel Air Force chief, N12 reported, despite IDF efforts to retain him. His requested departure comes amid ongoing IAF operations against Hamas and Hezbollah and heightened tensions with Iran, creating a leadership gap during active operations.

2025-10-05T17:00:24.453393-07:00

Israeli Air Force chief Tomer Bar requests retirement after four-year tenure

indiatoday.in

Russian experts say reported RD-93 engine sale to Pakistan could benefit India, dismiss Delhi critics Russian defence experts contend a reported sale of RD-93 turbofan engines to Pakistan could paradoxically benefit India, and they dismissed criticism from New Delhi. They argue the transfer’s strategic and industrial effects would not harm — and may even aid — Indian interests.

2025-10-05T17:00:24.349357-07:00

Russian experts say reported RD-93 engine sale to Pakistan could benefit India, dismiss Delhi critics

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