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Thousands breach security at Nairobi’s JKIA during arrival of Raila Odinga’s remains; KCAA suspends operations

Kenya temporarily closed airspace over Nairobi and suspended operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after thousands of mourners breached restricted areas during the arrival of opposition leader Raila Odinga's remains. Authorities said the closure would permit enhanced security screening; local reports said security clashes at related events killed four people.

2025-10-16T02:54:43.047442-07:00

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Trump threatens export controls on Boeing parts bound for China amid rare‑earth dispute

2025-10-15T14:36:39.986961-07:00

Airbus

Germany signs Tranche 5 contract for 20 Eurofighter Typhoons; deliveries 2031–34

2025-10-15T07:04:57.214231-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Using special economic zones to rebuild U.S. space competitiveness

2025-10-13T06:04:48.610485-07:00

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The War Zone

The Lessons U.S. Army Aviation Is Learning From The War In Ukraine A senior U.S. Army general says combat in Ukraine is reshaping Army aviation doctrine, accelerating investment in unmanned systems, dispersed sustainment and new tactics — but warns against wholesale imitation of Kyiv’s approaches. He outlines which battlefield innovations the Army will adopt and which it will reject.

2025-10-16T11:46:43.157041-07:00

The Lessons U.S. Army Aviation Is Learning From The War In Ukraine

Washington Post

U.S. special-operations helicopters operate within 90 miles of Venezuela as Washington authorizes CIA covert action U.S. special-operations MH-6 helicopters have flown in Caribbean waters less than 90 miles from Venezuela’s coast as the White House authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations — potentially lethal — aimed at removing Nicolás Maduro. The deployment accompanies a broader U.S. military buildup, including B-52 sorties and Venezuelan F-16 scrambles.

2025-10-16T06:54:45.658744-07:00

U.S. special-operations helicopters operate within 90 miles of Venezuela as Washington authorizes CIA covert action

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Madagascar Airlines CEO Thierry de Bailleul resigns after staff uprising; operations uncertain Madagascar Airlines CEO Thierry de Bailleul has resigned effective immediately after pilot and technical staff demanded his removal and said they would not follow orders, leaving flight operations uncertain. His departure comes amid wider political turmoil in Madagascar, including reported military unrest.

2025-10-16T03:12:04.433737-07:00

Madagascar Airlines CEO Thierry de Bailleul resigns after staff uprising; operations uncertain

Aviation Week

U.S. and allies press for explicit 'space control' as orbital competition intensifies As competition in orbit intensifies, U.S. officials and allied partners are increasingly advocating for explicit 'space control' doctrines and operational concepts to deter adversary activity and protect national-security assets. The shift signals a move from passive resilience to a more proactive posture across policy, acquisition and coalition operations.

2025-10-16T03:10:37.533208-07:00

U.S. and allies press for explicit 'space control' as orbital competition intensifies

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Thousands breach security at Nairobi’s JKIA during arrival of Raila Odinga’s remains; KCAA suspends operations Kenya temporarily closed airspace over Nairobi and suspended operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after thousands of mourners breached restricted areas during the arrival of opposition leader Raila Odinga's remains. Authorities said the closure would permit enhanced security screening; local reports said security clashes at related events killed four people.

2025-10-16T02:54:43.047442-07:00

Thousands breach security at Nairobi’s JKIA during arrival of Raila Odinga’s remains; KCAA suspends operations

Defense Daily

Air Force abandons China‑focused Integrated Capabilities Command, creates Chief Modernization Officer The U.S. Air Force has scrapped plans to stand up an Integrated Capabilities Command aimed at competing with China and will instead establish a Chief Modernization Officer to lead acquisition and modernization. The decision reverses a Biden‑era effort to reshape how the service sets weapon‑system requirements and allocates modernization authority.

2025-10-15T15:03:00.946154-07:00

Air Force abandons China‑focused Integrated Capabilities Command, creates Chief Modernization Officer

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Trump threatens export controls on Boeing parts bound for China amid rare‑earth dispute President Trump warned the U.S. may impose strict export controls on Boeing aircraft parts destined for China in response to Beijing’s restrictions on rare‑earth materials. The administration frames the move as leverage — a step that would risk long‑term trade fallout and disrupt Boeing’s China operations.

2025-10-15T14:36:39.986961-07:00

Trump threatens export controls on Boeing parts bound for China amid rare‑earth dispute

The War Zone

USAF B-52s conduct hours‑long show‑of‑force sorties off Venezuela Three U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers were tracked flying hours‑long sorties in orbits in international waters off Venezuela, operating between the Yucatán Peninsula and Cuba. The missions are being interpreted as a deliberate show of force as the U.S. escalates pressure on the Nicolás Maduro regime.

2025-10-15T13:43:00.218065-07:00

USAF B-52s conduct hours‑long show‑of‑force sorties off Venezuela

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