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Russia fails to win seat on ICAO council as Moscow demands repeat vote

Russia fell short of the votes needed to secure a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organization's 36-member council at the Assembly, and Moscow immediately called for "a repeat round of voting." The defeat curtails Russia's formal influence over ICAO rulemaking and standards discussions.

2025-09-27T08:37:57.931077-07:00

DefenseNews.com

Space Force general: China closing gap 'at an incredible pace' and is the top space threat

2025-09-26T14:06:36.027878-07:00

Times of Israel

Netanyahu's 'Wing of Zion' avoids most European airspace en route to New York amid ICC arrest warrant

2025-09-25T07:16:20.964241-07:00

Washington Post

RUSI: Leaked Files Show Russia Supplied China With Airdrop Equipment That Could Aid Taiwan Assault

2025-09-26T04:08:58.713893-07:00

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South China Morning Post

China says J-35 stealth fighter has radar cross-section smaller than a human palm Chinese state media says the J-35 stealth fighter's radar cross-section is smaller than a human palm; analysts cited in the reports argue its RCS is comparable to the U.S. F‑35 and F‑22. Beijing frames the claim as a strategic edge that could shift air-power balances in the Indo‑Pacific.

2025-09-28T04:14:27.095321-07:00

China says J-35 stealth fighter has radar cross-section smaller than a human palm

AeroTime

Indian Air Force retires MiG-21 after 62 years of service On September 26 the Indian Air Force formally retired the MiG‑21 after 62 years of frontline service, closing a controversial chapter in its fleet history and completing the type's phased withdrawal as New Delhi accelerates combat‑fleet modernization.

2025-09-28T03:58:27.931305-07:00

Indian Air Force retires MiG-21 after 62 years of service

politico.eu

Poland briefly closes airspace, scrambles jets as NATO reports multiple drone incursions Poland briefly closed airspace near Warsaw, Lublin and Rzeszów and scrambled fighter jets citing "unplanned military activity" after Russian long‑range strikes on Ukraine. NATO meanwhile reported multiple drone incursions across Denmark, Norway and Germany and upgraded Baltic security measures.

2025-09-28T02:17:12.630950-07:00

Poland briefly closes airspace, scrambles jets as NATO reports multiple drone incursions

The Guardian

Russia launches massive Sept. 28 drone-and-missile swarm; Ukraine reports ~600+ interceptions as strikes wound civilians On Sept. 28 Russia mounted one of the war's largest overnight strikes, firing roughly 600 drones plus about 40 cruise and ballistic missiles at Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force says its defences intercepted between 568 and 611 of some 595–643 aerial targets; strikes wounded civilians and prompted regional airspace alerts.

2025-09-27T23:36:46.468948-07:00

Russia launches massive Sept. 28 drone-and-missile swarm; Ukraine reports ~600+ interceptions as strikes wound civilians

defence.in

India to Arm Tejas with Gandiva and Meteor Missiles, Shifting South Asian Air-Power Balance India is set to arm its Tejas fighters with Gandiva and Meteor missiles, a move the IAF says will fundamentally alter the balance of air power in South Asia. Planned integration of these weapons marks a major technological leap, significantly enhancing Tejas’ beyond-visual-range engagement capability.

2025-09-27T21:48:53.898717-07:00

India to Arm Tejas with Gandiva and Meteor Missiles, Shifting South Asian Air-Power Balance

koreatimes.co.kr

China unveils CJ-1000 hypersonic cruise missile, signals expanded Indo‑Pacific strike posture China publicly unveiled the CJ-1000 hypersonic cruise missile, framing the disclosure as both a show of strength and a deliberate signal. The reveal underscores Beijing's push to field advanced, long-range strike capabilities and will force adjustments to regional deterrence, basing and missile‑defense planning.

2025-09-27T21:32:30.785139-07:00

China unveils CJ-1000 hypersonic cruise missile, signals expanded Indo‑Pacific strike posture

provincials.ca

Canada seeks control of Russian cargo jet seized at Toronto Pearson The Canadian government has filed to take control of a Russian-registered cargo jet seized at Toronto Pearson International Airport, initiating legal measures to transfer custody and manage the aircraft. Ottawa says the action begins the legal and diplomatic processes that will determine the jet’s disposition.

2025-09-27T16:32:05.695861-07:00

Canada seeks control of Russian cargo jet seized at Toronto Pearson

seawaves.com

Brazilian carrier Atlântico deploys to Belém with 1,100 personnel and heavy equipment for Operation Atlas/COP30 security On Sept. 13 the multipurpose aircraft carrier Atlântico departed Ilha das Cobras Naval Base bound for Belém carrying roughly 1,100 personnel and about 435 tonnes of military equipment — weapons, ammunition, missiles, armored and light vehicles — from Brazil’s Navy, Army and Air Force to support Operation Atlas/COP30 security.

2025-09-27T15:56:55.917755-07:00

Brazilian carrier Atlântico deploys to Belém with 1,100 personnel and heavy equipment for Operation Atlas/COP30 security

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