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U.S. Air Force Releases Rendering of VC-25B in New VIP Livery

The Aviationist Blog - mer, 18/02/2026 - 23:06
Despite being posted on Feb. 18 after news broke about the reversal to Trump’s preferred VIP livery design, the rendering is in fact identical to one that has been used by Boeing for some time.   After a U.S. Air Force C-32A broke cover with a fresh paint scheme, replacing the traditional egg-blue and white livery, […]

No, You Can’t Just ‘Jailbreak’ the F-35

The Aviationist Blog - mer, 18/02/2026 - 21:26
Claims about modifying the F-35’s software raise legitimate sovereignty questions. But cybersecurity architecture, cryptography, and sustainment realities define strict limits on what can and cannot be done. As we reported in detail in a previous story, on Feb. 15, 2026, talking to the BNR Nieuwsradio Podcast, Dutch State Secretary for Defence Gijs Tuinman suggested that […]

First U.S. Navy Aggressor F-16 Completes Structural Repair at FRCSW

The Aviationist Blog - mer, 18/02/2026 - 21:19
The Navy has launched a Programmed Structural Sustainment Repair program for the dozens of F-16s acquired from the Air Force, which will allow them to fly through 2035. The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced last week two major milestones with its ex-U.S. Air Force F-16 jets used in the Adversary role. The Adversary […]

Un suspect transporté en l’air : l’arrestation insolite d’un gang à Oran fait le buzz

Algérie 360 - mer, 18/02/2026 - 21:07

Une vidéo diffusée récemment sur les réseaux sociaux pourrait montrer ce qui serait l’arrestation d’un gang accusé d’avoir volé une bijouterie dans la wilaya d’Oran. […]

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Ce que la suspension des réseaux sociaux change dans la vie des Gabonais

BBC Afrique - mer, 18/02/2026 - 19:14
La suspension des réseaux sociaux au Gabon suscite des réactions diverses parmi les citoyens.
Catégories: Afrique, Defence`s Feeds

How Worried Should We Be About Nuclear War?

Foreign Policy - mer, 18/02/2026 - 16:25
Rafael Grossi, the head of the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, says abandoning the idea of nonproliferation would be a “dramatic mistake.”

Billions in Pledges Expected for Trump’s Board of Peace but Doubts Persist

Foreign Policy - mer, 18/02/2026 - 15:54
An inaugural meeting in Washington will focus on Gaza’s reconstruction.

Mort de l'étudiant sénégalais Abdoulaye Ba : le procureur écarte la thèse du meurtre par la police

BBC Afrique - mer, 18/02/2026 - 13:26
Le procureur de Dakar a affirmé mardi que l’étudiant récemment décédé lors d’une intervention policière dans une université de la capitale n’avait pas été brutalisé, mais qu’il était mort après avoir “sauté du quatrième étage” pour fuir un incendie.
Catégories: Afrique, Defence`s Feeds

Trump Is Strong-Arming the World Out of Climate Action

Foreign Policy - mer, 18/02/2026 - 13:00
Washington is leveraging its power to intimidate countries that are trying to protect the planet.

Second and Third Prototypes of Turkey’s Kaan Fighter Have Emerged

The Aviationist Blog - mer, 18/02/2026 - 12:50
The two new Kaan airframes are scheduled to begin testing in 2026, while Turkey is also developing its own engine to replace U.S.-made powerplants used by the prototypes. The second and third prototypes of Turkey’s Kaan fighter, named P1 and P2, have now been spotted in a recent official video covering the visit of Dr. […]

Joueurs inéligibles ? Le Nigeria retient son souffle avant la décision de la FIFA

BBC Afrique - mer, 18/02/2026 - 12:46
Les supporters nigérians espèrent toujours que la FIFA pourrait statuer en leur faveur concernant les accusations selon lesquelles la RD Congo aurait aligné des joueurs inéligibles lors des barrages africains pour la Coupe du monde 2026.
Catégories: Afrique, Defence`s Feeds

Myanmar : Myanmar resistance spies sniff out junta arms factories

Intelligence Online - mer, 18/02/2026 - 06:00
The visit to Myanmar in early February by Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Security Council and former defence minister, has triggered a race for intelligence among rebels and ethnic armed groups.The aim is to track Moscow's experts who will [...]
Catégories: Defence`s Feeds, France

France : CMA CGM poaches from DGSE, Panterra, Kikutora Special Risks

Intelligence Online - mer, 18/02/2026 - 06:00
Marseille – CMA CGM recruits DGSE veteranCMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, hired a new recruit last summer, [...]
Catégories: Defence`s Feeds, France

France : Contract worker takes on French interior ministry over drug use and Russian leanings

Intelligence Online - mer, 18/02/2026 - 06:00
Within less than a month, between 16 April and 6 May last year, a contract worker at the French interior [...]
Catégories: Defence`s Feeds, France

Ukraine : Airbus on discreet mission in Ukraine

Intelligence Online - mer, 18/02/2026 - 06:00
Responding to insistent demands by Kyiv over the maintenance of 55 Airbus helicopters (H225, H145 and H125) purchased in 2018, [...]
Catégories: Defence`s Feeds, France

Ukraine/United States : Kyiv frets over US satellite access, a further sign of commercial dependence

Intelligence Online - mer, 18/02/2026 - 06:00
Amid geopolitical turmoil, military spies in Kyiv got a terrible [...]
Catégories: Defence`s Feeds, France

First Look at USAF C-32 in New VIP Livery Destined for the VC-25B

The Aviationist Blog - mer, 18/02/2026 - 01:17
A freshly repainted C-32A shows off the livery redesign long favored by President Donald Trump, which is also due to appear on the next generation of Presidential aircraft.  Boeing C-32A 99-0003 was recently noted by aviation enthusiasts flying from Greenville Majors Airport (KGVT), where the fleet undergoes periodic maintenance overhauls and upgrades with L3Harris, in […]

Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath

The Aviationist Blog - mar, 17/02/2026 - 22:23
The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by many to be one of the final pieces of the puzzle regarding U.S. preparations for potential offensive action against Iran.  The Langley Air Force Base (AFB) jets landed at the UK base shortly before 1830 UTC, with their arrival well documented by local […]

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