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U.S. Air Force: Dragon Shield Exercise tests U-2 intelligence aircraft launch readiness in contested conditions at Beale
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron flew over Beale Air Force Base on Jan. 14, 2026, after being launched by Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during Exercise Dragon Shield.

UK selects industry partners to develop Project NYX autonomous drones for future Apache helicopter operations
According to a press release from the UK Ministry of Defence, a programme to develop futuristic helicopter drones designed to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters has moved into its next phase.

Italy weighs €9 billion Global Combat Air Programme investment as future successor to F-35 and Eurofighter fleets
According to Euronews, Italy is preparing for a parliamentary decision on whether to invest around €9 billion in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) over the coming decade.

U.S. Department of War publishes National Defense Strategy 2026 framing military priorities under Trump
The United States Department of War has published the National Defense Strategy 2026, outlining the core missions and objectives for the U.S. Armed Forces under President Donald J. Trump following his return to office in January 2025.

Diehl Defence completes new missile integration building at Nonnweiler as part of site expansion programme
Diehl Defence has opened a new missile integration centre at its Nonnweiler site in Saarland, completing another major construction project within its ongoing expansion programme.

L3Harris details AERIS AEW&C aircraft concept as air forces seek faster, interoperable solutions for evolving threats
L3Harris Technologies said airborne early warning and control capabilities are becoming increasingly critical as air and missile threats grow faster and more complex.

Trump says U.S. naval forces are moving toward Iran as Tehran rejects claims on halted executions
Donald Trump warned late Thursday that the United States is sending an “armada” toward Iran amid nationwide protests against the Iranian regime, while questioning whether Washington would ultimately take military action.


