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Reuters • Reuters |

Reported U.S. operation captures Maduro; FAA bans U.S. flights over Venezuela, Caribbean services canceled

A U.S. military operation involving airstrikes and special-operations helicopters reportedly captured Nicolás Maduro, triggering explosions and local airspace closures in Caracas. The FAA ordered U.S. carriers to avoid Venezuelan airspace (06:00 UTC Saturday–05:00 UTC Sunday), prompting widespread cancellations to Caribbean services.

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2026-01-02T23:07:30.398137-08:00
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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FEMA Awards $250M for Counter‑UAS Systems to Protect World Cup Venues

By Flying Magazine: Funding will support drone detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation during one of the world’s largest sporting events.

2026-01-03T05:07:15.400566-08:00
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.

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2026-01-02T10:15:25.612683-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Unmanned Airspace • Philip Butterworth-Hayes

Ukraine’s 'Army of Drones' incentive drives production of 500–800 C‑UAS interceptors a day

By Unmanned Airspace: According to a report in The Kyiv Post, Ukraine is producing between 500 and 800 C-UAS intercept drones a day as a key element in the country’s new layered counter drone defence networks, supported by a new procurement strategy.

2026-01-02T10:03:02.172296-08:00