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Associated Press • Associated Press

Trump says U.S. officials concluded Ukraine did not target Putin's residence in alleged drone strike

President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that U.S. national security officials have concluded Ukraine did not target Vladimir Putin’s residence in an alleged drone strike, a finding that directly contradicts Kremlin claims the attack was aimed at the Russian president.

Also: Stars and Stripes
2026-01-04T18:10:53.164192-08:00
Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France and UK conduct joint fighter strike on ISIS‑linked underground weapons site in central Syria

By AeroTime: France confirmed a joint strike with the UK on an ISIS-linked underground weapons site in central Syria, using fighters and precision munitions.

Also: The Aviationist, euroweeklynews.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-01-04T02:28:54.220335-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
JoongAng Daily • CHO YONG-JUN

KF-21 deliveries set for 2026, a key moment for Korea’s air defense ambitions

By JoongAng Daily: Korea's first fighter jet, built with domestic technology, is expected to be delivered to the Korean Air Force in 2026, a critical test for the country's competitiveness in air defense.

2026-01-03T22:48:55.936658-08:00
ATC   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airlines  
Reuters • Reuters |

Unconfirmed military activity in Caracas: aircraft noise, smoke column and power outage reported

By Reuters: It was Washington's most direct intervention in Latin America in decades.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Aviation Source, New York Times, Airways Magazine, The Hill, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, DefenseNews.com, FlightGlobal, Skift, Wall Street Journal, Air Data News, Aviation.travel and 69 more
2026-01-02T23:07:30.398137-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

RQ-170 Sentinel Stealth Drone Supported Maduro Capture Mission

By The War Zone: The RQ-170 was made for just the kind of mission that occurred in Venezuela last night and was present overhead during others like it in the past.

Also: Task & Purpose, defence-industry.eu, UK Defence Journal, avgeekery.com, Business Insider, news.ssbcrack.com and defence-blog.com
2026-01-03T14:30:57.356227-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
insidedefense.com • Vanessa Montalbano

US Air Force envisions Collaborative Combat Aircraft as multirole platforms, official says

By insidedefense.com: The Air Force is not envisioning its Collaborative Combat Aircraft as "one-trick ponies," a top service official told Inside Defense, but rather as multirole platforms able to complete a variety of missions.

Also: news.defcros.com, news.ssbcrack.com, Military Times and news.defcros.com
2026-01-02T10:15:25.612683-08:00