UAV Development & Drone Programs   North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

U.S. special-operations raid on Maduro backed by 160th SOAR, 150‑aircraft 'Operation Absolute Resolve' and RQ‑170 support

Pre-dawn U.S. special-operations forces, including Delta Force and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, executed a months‑in‑planning helicopter raid aimed at seizing Venezuela's president. The action was part of a larger Operation Absolute Resolve involving some 150 military aircraft and RQ‑170 Sentinel ISR support.

Also: Business Insider, news.ssbcrack.com and defence-blog.com
2026-01-03T14:30:57.356227-08:00
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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, Aviation24 and 56 more
2026-01-02T23:07:30.398137-08:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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.

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