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Taiwan to strengthen Pratas islands" defences as China steps up pressure
1+ week, 4+ day ago (450+ words) Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4: 39 AM By Ben Blanchard and Angie Teo TAIPEI, April 2 (Reuters) " Taiwan will strengthen its defences of the Pratas as China steps up its activities around the islands which lie at the top end of the South China…...
German Chancellor Vows to Save Troubled European Fighter Jet Program
2+ week, 3+ day ago (485+ words) Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4: 22 PM German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged Friday to do everything possible to rescue the struggling FCAS fighter jet program being developed with France and Spain. The 100-billion-euro project faces uncertainty due to disputes between French and German…...
Pentagon Confirms First Use of Unmanned Drone Boats in Iran Operations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (535+ words) Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5: 36 PM The Pentagon has acknowledged for the first time that it's using unmanned speedboat drones in its military operations against Iran. The autonomous vessels, built by a Maryland company, have logged hundreds of hours patrolling Middle Eastern…...
La Guardia Runway Back in Service After Deadly Plane-Fire Truck Crash
2+ week, 4+ day ago (575+ words) Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12: 39 PM The runway at New York's La Guardia Airport where an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck has returned to service Thursday morning. Two pilots died in Sunday night's crash that injured about 40 others when…...
Qantas Expands European Routes as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Air Travel
2+ week, 4+ day ago (490+ words) Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4: 22 AM Australia's Qantas Airways announced Thursday it will increase flights to Rome and Paris as demand for European travel surges. The expansion comes as Middle East conflicts have forced the closure of major airline hubs in Dubai…...
69 Killed in Colombian Military Plane Crash as Families Await Answers
2+ week, 5+ day ago (518+ words) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2: 51 PM A Colombian military transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff Monday, killing all 69 security personnel aboard. Forensic teams are working to identify victims while investigators examine flight recorders to determine what caused the deadly accident. BOGOTA, Colombia…...
Iran's Famous F-14 Fighter Jets May Be Gone After Recent Airstrikes
2+ week, 6+ day ago (453+ words) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5: 51 AM Recent military strikes may have eliminated Iran's remaining F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft, potentially ending a decades-long chapter that began when the U. S. sold the planes to Iran in the 1970s. The aircraft, made famous by the movie Top Gun,…...
Ukraine Hit by Massive Russian Drone Attack as Spring Offensive Appears to Begin
2+ week, 6+ day ago (612+ words) Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7: 37 AM Russia launched nearly 400 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine overnight in one of the largest attacks in weeks, killing four people and injuring 27. Military officials say the assault may signal the start of Russia's anticipated…...
Fatal La Guardia Crash Highlights Nationwide Air Traffic Controller Shortage
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (1055+ words) Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7: 36 PM A deadly collision between an Air Canada plane and fire truck at La Guardia Airport occurred while controllers were managing multiple emergencies. The crash has renewed attention on the nationwide shortage of 3, 000 air traffic controllers who…...
Ukrainian Battlefield Becomes Testing Ground for Anti-Drone Technology
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1274+ words) Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 2: 38 AM Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines have transformed into innovators, developing cost-effective interceptor drones to counter Iranian-designed attack drones used by Russia. Their grassroots technology has drawn international attention, with Middle Eastern allies seeking Ukraine's expertise…...