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Trump urges airlines to treat Venezuelan airspace as closed amid FAA warnings and rising U.S. military activity

President Donald Trump posted that the airspace "above and surrounding" Venezuela should be considered closed, urging carriers to avoid the region. The FAA had already told airlines to "exercise caution" amid "heightened military activity" as U.S. military operations near Venezuela intensify.

2025-11-29T05:30:05.598494-08:00

Reuters

Venezuela revokes permits for six international carriers after flight suspensions amid US tensions

2025-11-27T01:20:58.397204-08:00

Wall Street Journal

U.S. and Indian investigators at odds as probe into deadly Air India 787 crash continues

2025-11-27T19:06:10.702398-08:00

Soyuz MS-28 damages Baikonur crewed‑launch pad, threatens Russia's ISS launch cadence

2025-11-27T15:47:43.154752-08:00

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Trump urges airlines to treat Venezuelan airspace as closed amid FAA warnings and rising U.S. military activity President Donald Trump posted that the airspace "above and surrounding" Venezuela should be considered closed, urging carriers to avoid the region. The FAA had already told airlines to "exercise caution" amid "heightened military activity" as U.S. military operations near Venezuela intensify.

2025-11-29T05:30:05.598494-08:00

Trump urges airlines to treat Venezuelan airspace as closed amid FAA warnings and rising U.S. military activity

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Lufthansa pledges to support Bundeswehr in any future crisis, CEO Jens Ritter says Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter said the carrier will be ready to support the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) in any future crisis, framing the commitment as part of the airline’s national responsibility. He told reporters the airline stands prepared to provide assistance and capacity if required.

2025-11-28T01:44:05.925759-08:00

Lufthansa pledges to support Bundeswehr in any future crisis, CEO Jens Ritter says

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First six Argentine F-16s depart Denmark as operational transfer begins Denmark has begun the operational transfer of six F-16AM/BM fighters to Argentina — four two-seat and two single-seat jets — escorted by a T-99, Hercules TC‑69 and KC‑135R, with interim stops in Zaragoza and the Canary Islands. The movement marks an inflection point in the Argentine Air Force's restoration of supersonic capability.

2025-11-27T19:46:41.657134-08:00

First six Argentine F-16s depart Denmark as operational transfer begins

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U.S. and Indian investigators at odds as probe into deadly Air India 787 crash continues U.S. and Indian experts are clashing in the ongoing probe into the deadly Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, with tension and mutual suspicion affecting the investigation. The dispute highlights frictions between foreign and domestic investigative teams as authorities work to determine the accident's causes.

2025-11-27T19:06:10.702398-08:00

U.S. and Indian investigators at odds as probe into deadly Air India 787 crash continues

Soyuz MS-28 damages Baikonur crewed‑launch pad, threatens Russia's ISS launch cadence A Soyuz MS-28 launch on Nov. 27, 2025 damaged the Baikonur crewed‑launch pad; footage shows the service gantry falling into an exhaust trench. The damage to Russia's sole operational site for Soyuz and Progress missions jeopardizes upcoming ISS crew rotations and cargo launch cadence.

2025-11-27T15:47:43.154752-08:00

Soyuz MS-28 damages Baikonur crewed‑launch pad, threatens Russia's ISS launch cadence

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Brazil's Air Force fires first MBDA Meteor from F-39E Gripen Brazil’s Air Force (FAB) conducted the first launch of the MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile from an F-39E Gripen on 27 November at Base Aérea de Natal, firing at a Mirach 100/5 target during the EXTEC BVR‑X exercise and advancing Gripen operational capability.

2025-11-27T13:09:56.368051-08:00

Brazil's Air Force fires first MBDA Meteor from F-39E Gripen

Reuters

Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' — AI-driven multi-layer air-defence to counter drones and hypersonics Leonardo unveiled the 'Michelangelo Dome', a multi‑layer air‑defence system using predictive AI to preposition sensors and interceptors, shorten response times and counter drone swarms and hypersonic threats. Inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, the system is slated to be fully operational by 2028 to protect key sites.

2025-11-27T10:41:33.572794-08:00

Leonardo unveils 'Michelangelo Dome' — AI-driven multi-layer air-defence to counter drones and hypersonics

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Denmark signs €500m deal with KONGSBERG for NASAMS medium‑range air‑defence system Denmark has signed a €500 million contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to acquire the National Advanced Surface‑to‑Air Missile System (NASAMS), marking a major investment in medium‑range air‑defence capabilities. The agreement was announced on 27 November 2025.

2025-11-27T07:32:10.511243-08:00

Denmark signs €500m deal with KONGSBERG for NASAMS medium‑range air‑defence system

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