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Reuters

Colombian Lockheed C-130 Hercules crashes after takeoff in southern Amazon with 80–110 troops aboard; investigation opened

A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules operated by the Colombian military crashed shortly after takeoff near Puerto Leguízamo in the southern Amazon on Monday while carrying between 80 and 110 soldiers. Authorities have opened an investigation; reports on casualties and survivors remain conflicting and unverified.

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2026-03-23T09:55:11.663910-07:00
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DefenseNews.com • Dusan Stojanovic

Putin to approve weapons delivery to Balkans, says Serbian defense minister

By DefenseNews.com: Serbia is also interested in buying a Russian air defense system as well as opening a repair center for Russian MIL helicopters.

2026-03-23T06:05:46.498383-07:00
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DefenseNews.com • Jon Gambrell, Josh Lederman

Trump administration to allow Bahrain F-16 deal

By DefenseNews.com: The decision is the latest signal that the Trump administration is prioritizing support for Sunni-led countries seen as critical to opposing Iran's influence in the Middle East over human rights issues that Obama had elevated.

2026-03-23T06:05:47.366247-07:00