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Ukraine’s Magura Naval Drones May Have Been Used as an FPV Mothership to Strike Deep Behind Enemy Lines

The Ukrainian Navy conducted a series of First-Person View (FPV) drone strikes, reportedly destroying two Pantsir-S1 and one Osa short-range air defense systems in the Kherson Oblast region. The strikes reportedly targeted Russian SAM systems stationed in Pryvillya, Kherson Oblast. The village, situated over 50 miles from the current frontline near the city of Kherson, lies just 3.5 miles from the Black Sea coast. (Read More)​

China Supplying Weapons to Houthi Rebels in Exchange for Red Sea Passage

A report citing American intelligence sources revealed that Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are using Chinese-made weapons to target shipping in the Red Sea, while agreeing to spare Chinese vessels from their attacks. According to Israel’s i24 News, the Houthis have developed a sophisticated supply chain in China, enabling them to acquire advanced components for their missile systems. (Read More)​

NATO to Urge Britain to Increase Air Defence Spending Amid Ballistic Missile Threats

NATO is poised to demand that Britain ramp up its air defence spending in response to rising concerns over the country's vulnerability to ballistic missile attacks. According to a report from GB News, the alliance is expected to make the call by the end of the year. The report states that the call will be made in response to NATO members’ frustration over the U.K.'s insufficient contribution to Europe's defence systems. (Read More)​

Macron Warns Iran’s Nuclear Program Is Approaching ‘Point of No Return’

Iran’s advancing nuclear program is reaching a critical point, forcing Western leaders to decide on their next moves. French President Emmanuel Macron recently described Iran as Europe’s biggest “strategic and security challenge,” warning that Tehran’s uranium enrichment efforts bring it closer to obtaining nuclear weapons. (Read More)​

Ukraine’s Attack on Russia’s Kursk Region Continues

Ukrainian forces continued their counteroffensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Monday as the conflict entered a new phase ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. According to reports, most of the fighting appears to be concentrated in the northeast of Sudzha, the only city in Kursk under Ukrainian control. Read More)​

New Armor Kits Being Installed On Ukraine’s Western Air Defense Systems | TWZ

Ukraine’s Metinvest Group has developed an armored protection system for its air defense systems, including the German-made IRIS-T SLM, to counter threats from drones, artillery, and shrapnel. The system adds nearly 200 steel plates, totaling 2.6 tons, to shield command modules without affecting mobility, according to Metinvest. (Read More)​

FBI Reveals New Orleans Terrorist Attacker Recorded Area with Meta Smart Glasses

The FBI revealed that the New Orleans terrorist attacker visited the city twice in the weeks leading up to the attack and recorded video of the area using Meta smart glasses. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, stayed at a rental home in New Orleans in late October and again in November, just weeks before his attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14 people. (Read More)​

Air Force Sent More A-10s to the Boneyard in 2024, But It Continues to Use the Aircraft Overseas | Military.com

The Air Force retired 39 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in 2024, doubling the previous year's total, as it transitions to advanced platforms like the F-35 and F-15EX. While the A-10 remains in use, including recent operations in Syria and training in the Pacific, experts argue its close-air support capabilities remain unmatched. The incoming Trump administration may revisit its role amid scrutiny of the F-35 program. (Read More)​

UN Aviation Agency Investigating Reports Of Possible Data Breach | Reuters

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a UN agency based in Canada, is investigating a potential cybersecurity breach linked to a "threat actor known for targeting international organizations." Details remain limited, but the ICAO has faced previous security challenges, highlighting ongoing risks to global institutions managing sensitive data. Investigations are underway to assess the scope and impact of the incident. (Read More)​