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U.S. Marine Corps FPV drones are designed to give small units low-cost, expendable reconnaissance and precision strike, enabling rapid engagement of enemy troops and light vehicles in contested, jammed environments shaped by lessons from the Ukraine war (Picture source: US DoW). U.S. Marine Corps FPV drones are designed to give small units low-cost, expendable reconnaissance and precision strike, enabling rapid engagement of enemy troops and light vehicles in contested, jammed environments shaped by lessons from the Ukraine war (Picture source: US DoW).

U.S. Marine Corps Tests Whether Industry Can Deliver 10,000 Drones in a Year at a $4,000 Cap

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps is preparing to acquire up to 10,000 first-person-view drones in 2026, alongside a new standardized training pipeline to cert...
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Three U.S. Air Force Pilatus U-28A Draco intelligence aircraft were tracked repositioning toward Iceland as the United States moved to seize an oil tanker in the North Atlantic amid acknowledged Russian naval activity (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force / FlightRadar 24) Three U.S. Air Force Pilatus U-28A Draco intelligence aircraft were tracked repositioning toward Iceland as the United States moved to seize an oil tanker in the North Atlantic amid acknowledged Russian naval activity (Picture Source: U.S. Air Force / FlightRadar 24)

U.S. Deploys Three U-28A Draco Intelligence Aircraft Over North Atlantic During Tanker Standoff

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
According to information published by Reuters, on January 7, 2026, the United States is attempting to seize the oil tanker Marinera after a weeks-l...
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The RC-135V and RC-135W Rivet Joint variants are among the most capable airborne signals intelligence platforms operated by the U.S. Air Force, providing theater and national-level commanders with near real-time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination. The RC-135V and RC-135W Rivet Joint variants are among the most capable airborne signals intelligence platforms operated by the U.S. Air Force, providing theater and national-level commanders with near real-time on-scene intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination.

U.S. RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft conducts intelligence mission near Venezuela

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
According to open-source flight tracking data and regional air activity monitoring accounts, the United States Air Force deployed an RC-135W Rivet ...
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The EA-18G Growler is the U.S. Navy’s dedicated electronic attack aircraft, designed to jam, deceive, and suppress enemy radars and air-defense networks to protect strike and assault forces (Picture Source: U.S. Navy) The EA-18G Growler is the U.S. Navy’s dedicated electronic attack aircraft, designed to jam, deceive, and suppress enemy radars and air-defense networks to protect strike and assault forces (Picture Source: U.S. Navy)

U.S. EA-18G Electronic Attack Jets Suppressed Venezuelan Air Defenses During Special Forces Operation

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 3 January 2026, Operation Absolute Resolve unfolded over Caracas as a time-critical joint mission rather than a conventional air campaign. In a ...
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The Bangladesh Air Force could purchase between 20 and 32 JF-17 Thunder jets to progressively replace aging Chinese and Russian fighters while staying within financial and sustainment limits (Picture source: Pakistan Air Force) The Bangladesh Air Force could purchase between 20 and 32 JF-17 Thunder jets to progressively replace aging Chinese and Russian fighters while staying within financial and sustainment limits (Picture source: Pakistan Air Force)

Bangladesh considers JF-17 fighter jet acquisition following talks with Pakistan Air Force

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 6, 2026, Bangladesh and Pakistan formally opened high-level talks in Islamabad that included detailed discussions on a possible Banglade...
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French DGA teams conducted flight trials from an A400M transport aircraft to evaluate the manual release of different drone models at high speed, demonstrating how tactical airlifters could deploy unmanned systems from standoff range to expand surveillance, strike, and multi-domain mission options while paving the way for future automated launch solutions (Picture source: DGA). French DGA teams conducted flight trials from an A400M transport aircraft to evaluate the manual release of different drone models at high speed, demonstrating how tactical airlifters could deploy unmanned systems from standoff range to expand surveillance, strike, and multi-domain mission options while paving the way for future automated launch solutions (Picture source: DGA).

French Army Launches Drones from A400M Transport Aircraft in Large-Scale Release Trials

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
French defense test teams have begun validating the release of drones from crewed aircraft, using the A400M as a flying testbed for future airborne...
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At the time of the Irish C295 flight, the Bella 1/Marinera tanker was located roughly 400 km west of Ireland, sailing north and remaining outside Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone, which extends about 370 km from the coast. (Picture source: Irish Defence Forces) At the time of the Irish C295 flight, the Bella 1/Marinera tanker was located roughly 400 km west of Ireland, sailing north and remaining outside Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone, which extends about 370 km from the coast. (Picture source: Irish Defence Forces)

Ireland deploys C295 patrol aircraft to help U.S. track sanctioned tanker Marinera

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 6, 2026, RTE reported that the Irish Air Corps deployed an Airbus C295 maritime patrol aircraft from Baldonnel to monitor the now Russia...
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A newly released photo confirms Ukrainian Mirage 2000 fighters are now flying with French MICA missiles, extending their ability to intercept Russian cruise missiles at medium range (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group / French Air Force / Volyn SOS Medical) A newly released photo confirms Ukrainian Mirage 2000 fighters are now flying with French MICA missiles, extending their ability to intercept Russian cruise missiles at medium range (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group / French Air Force / Volyn SOS Medical)

Ukrainian Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jet Armed with MICA Missile Opens New Medium-Range Air Defence Layer

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 6 January 2026, a photograph released on social media by the Ukrainian charity Volyn SOS Medical shows a Ukrainian Air Force Mirage 2000-5F carr...
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South Korea’s acquisition plan calls for at least 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets through the early 2030s, providing a stable production run that supports export availability for the Philippines. (Picture source: South Korean Air Force) South Korea’s acquisition plan calls for at least 120 KF-21 Boramae fighter jets through the early 2030s, providing a stable production run that supports export availability for the Philippines. (Picture source: South Korean Air Force)

Philippines requests KF-21 fighter jet delivery from South Korea between 2027 and 2029

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 6, 2026, Reportera indicated that, according to a Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) official, the Philippines requested delivery of the K...
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The Bayraktar Akinci is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aircraft designed to conduct strike, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions with a heavy weapons payload and satellite-controlled range (Picture Source: Baykar Technologies) The Bayraktar Akinci is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned combat aircraft designed to conduct strike, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions with a heavy weapons payload and satellite-controlled range (Picture Source: Baykar Technologies)

Türkiye's Baykar Ramps Up Akinci Combat Drone Production Toward 120 Units by 2026

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Reporting from Ihlas News Agency in early January 2026 places the Baykar Akinci program at a measured but revealing inflection point, with 110 airc...
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The United Kingdom has played a structurally important role in the development of the F-35 from its earliest stages, entering the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 1995 as the only Level 1 international partner. (Picture source: US Air Force) The United Kingdom has played a structurally important role in the development of the F-35 from its earliest stages, entering the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program in 1995 as the only Level 1 international partner. (Picture source: US Air Force)

US to deliver 75 F-35 fighter jets to the UK by 2033 to shape Britain's future air force

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
In a written parliamentary answer dated January 5, 2026, UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker stated that the Ministry of Defence expects delivery of it...
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The deployment of two AC-130J Ghostrider gunships to RAF Mildenhall positions the U.S. Air Force’s most heavily armed and sensor-rich close air support platform within rapid reach of potential maritime interdiction and special operations missions across the North Atlantic and European theaters (Picture Source: Andrew McKelvey via Facebook) The deployment of two AC-130J Ghostrider gunships to RAF Mildenhall positions the U.S. Air Force’s most heavily armed and sensor-rich close air support platform within rapid reach of potential maritime interdiction and special operations missions across the North Atlantic and European theaters (Picture Source: Andrew McKelvey via Facebook)

U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider Gunships Deployed To United Kingdom

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Between 3 and 6 January 2026, two U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunships landed at RAF Mildenhall, while C-17 Globemaster III flights from Fort...
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