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Reuters • Reuters |

U.S. strikes and special-operations seize President Maduro; FAA bans U.S. flights and dozens of Caribbean cancellations

The U.S. carried out a large-scale military operation in Venezuela — including airstrikes and special operations forces — that resulted in President Nicolás Maduro being captured and flown out. The action prompted an FAA ban on U.S. carriers over Venezuelan airspace and dozens of cancellations to Caribbean routes, including Puerto Rico.

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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