AeroTimeClement Charpentreau

Czech PM Babiš rules out transfer of L-159 light combat jets to Ukraine, rebuffing president

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has ruled out selling or donating L‑159 light combat jets to Ukraine, rejecting President Petr Pavel's proposal to deploy the aircraft against drone and battlefield threats. The decision highlights a political split in Prague over direct military assistance to Kyiv.

2026-01-19T06:04:23.260688-08:00
AeroTimeClement Charpentreau

Ukraine expands access to ICEYE SAR imagery as European partners deepen space-based ISR support

By AeroTime: Ukraine broadens access to ICEYE’s SAR satellite imagery for day-night, all-weather tactical intelligence as European partners deepen space-based ISR support.

2026-01-19T04:07:39.813552-08:00
Associated Press

Hackers Interrupt Iran State TV Satellite Feed, Broadcast Footage of Exiled Crown Prince

By Associated Press: Hackers have disrupted Iranian state TV to air footage supporting the exiled crown prince. The video urged security forces not to target civilians.

2026-01-18T23:47:52.406868-08:00
defencetoday.com

Spears of Victory 2026: 15-nation air exercise including US and UK begins at Saudi Air Warfare Centre (18 Jan–5 Feb)

By defencetoday.com: The multinational air force exercise Spears of Victory 2026 is currently underway at the Air Warfare Centre in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, having commenced on 18 January and is scheduled to continue until 5 February.

2026-01-18T11:45:41.740855-08:00