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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

USAF Seeks to Extend F-117 Nighthawk Flights Through 2034

The U.S. Air Force is seeking approval to keep F-117 Nighthawk flights active through 2034, extending operations 26 years after the type's 1999 retirement. The request reflects growing F-117 activity and would formalize continued use of the retired stealth jet for specialized missions.

2026-01-21T15:12:19.429926-08:00
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UK awards £453m radar upgrade contract for Typhoon to BAE Systems and Leonardo

By Reuters: Britain handed military contractors including BAE Systems and Leonardo a 453 million pound ($608 million) contract to upgrade radar systems on Typhoon fighter jets, in a move it said would strengthen defences against Russian threats.

Also: UK Defence Journal
2026-01-21T16:20:53.492245-08:00
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halifax.citynews.ca

Trump heads to Davos as bid for Greenland risks straining NATO ties and Arctic security

By halifax.citynews.ca: DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that he wants to “get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,” but said he would not use force to do so while repeatedly deriding European allies and vowing that NATO should not try to block U.S.

Also: Sky News, Skift, Euronews and Space Daily
2026-01-20T21:52:54.210317-08:00
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defence-industry.eu

Mexican Air Force receives first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 — first C-130J operator in Latin America

By defence-industry.eu: The Mexican Air Force has announced the acquisition of its first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, making Mexico the first country in Latin America to operate the C-130J.

2026-01-21T06:50:02.602446-08:00
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DVIDS / U.S. DoD

First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base

By DVIDS / U.S. DoD: The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland.

2026-01-20T14:31:39.033803-08:00