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🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

“Emirates” halts flights to and from Dubai

Emirates Airlines has suspended flights to and from Dubai airports due to a security situation in the region following attacks that prompted various nations to close their airspace.

Feb 28 • 16:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Israel closes its airspace to civilian flights, declares a state of emergency

Israel has closed its airspace to civilian flights and declared a state of emergency due to security concerns following military actions against Iran.

Feb 28 • 07:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

"Poor Coordination".. US Military Shoots Down Drone Belonging to Customs and Border Protection Using Laser

US military used a laser to shoot down a drone belonging to the Customs and Border Protection agency in Texas due to perceived threats to military airspace.

Feb 27 • 08:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Texas airspace closed after military reportedly downs US drone on accident

Texas airspace around Fort Hancock has been closed by the FAA following an incident where a military laser-based anti-drone system reportedly shot down a US government drone by accident.

Feb 27 • 01:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iran has closed all its major airspaces

Iran has closed all its major airports for air defense exercises, typically conducted in preparation for significant military operations.

Feb 22 • 16:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Pozņaks: Russia is not the only potential threat to the European Union

Latvian MEP Reinis Pozņaks warns that Russia's drone incursions into EU airspace test the continent's defenses, highlighting vulnerabilities especially in the Baltic region.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Intercepted clandestine aircraft with 534 packages of cocaine in Oaxaca: 'It made an unauthorized flight'

Mexican authorities intercepted a clandestine aircraft carrying over 500 packages of cocaine in Oaxaca, resulting from vigilant airspace surveillance.

Feb 18 • 16:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vilnius: Belarusian weather balloons closed the airport again

The Vilnius international airport was closed for approximately 75 minutes due to the presence of weather balloons from Belarus, marking at least the eleventh closure related to similar incidents reported since early October.

Feb 17 • 20:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Mysterious 'objects' in Polish airspace. The Border Guard issued a statement

Poland's Border Guard reports that unidentified objects entered Polish airspace from Belarus, prompting monitoring and investigations.

Feb 16 • 08:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert at the Mexico border: this is the strategy of the cartels to cross into Texas with drones

The FAA closed El Paso's airspace due to an attack by cartels using drones to smuggle drugs across the Mexico-U.S. border.

Feb 15 • 22:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

EIM competition winners tested newly developed airspace protection measures for the first time

The winners of an EIM competition tested new airspace protection solutions developed by Lithuanian companies at a military polygon, highlighting the potential for innovation in national security.

Feb 13 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Europeans should shoot down the next Russian plane that breaches airspace. Only then will they be taken seriously, says German expert

Nico Lange, a German security expert, argues that Europe must take a firm stance against Russian airspace violations to be taken seriously on the global stage.

Feb 13 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The EU recommends airlines avoid flying over Iranian airspace

The EU has extended its recommendation for airlines to avoid Iranian airspace due to heightened security risks stemming from tensions with the United States.

Feb 12 • 18:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

CEO Live, Fighter Jets, and Beer at the Stadium

A report on the deteriorating situation in Iceland's emergency department and the presence of Swedish fighter jets providing airspace security.

Feb 12 • 18:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What We Know About the Closure of Airspace Over El Paso

The FAA briefly closed airspace over El Paso, Texas, due to unexplained security concerns, causing disruption and concern among local officials and travelers.

Feb 12 • 11:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in Texas TODAY: the 6 most important pieces of information this morning of February 12

This morning's news from Texas highlights significant developments including concerns over a recent airspace closure in El Paso and ongoing sports events in San Antonio.

Feb 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Border airspace breached: Cartel drones test US defenses and raise new fears

Drones linked to Mexican cartels breached US airspace, prompting the FAA to temporarily close airspace over El Paso for security reasons.

Feb 11 • 22:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News from Texas: drones, chaos in the airspace at the border and delayed flights on February 11

Texas experienced a day marked by border security issues, a crackdown on drug trafficking, and political movements ahead of the primary elections in March.

Feb 11 • 20:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Alleged drones in El Paso airspace cast spotlight on Mexican cartels’ growing arsenals

The recent incursion of alleged cartel drones into El Paso airspace highlights the increasing use of sophisticated weaponry by Mexican organized crime groups.

Feb 11 • 19:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How many drones did the U.S. detect at the border and how the Mexican cartels use them

The article discusses the increased threat posed by Mexican cartels using drones at the U.S.-Mexico border and the recent temporary airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, due to this threat.

Feb 11 • 19:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Airspace over El Paso, USA Closed Suddenly – CNN: Reason is Drones from Mexican Drug Cartels

The airspace over El Paso, Texas was closed by the FAA due to concerns over drones from Mexican drug cartels, but the ban was lifted shortly after.

Feb 11 • 19:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure

Top U.S. military leaders meet with representatives from over 30 countries to enhance security cooperation in the Western Hemisphere, focusing on border control and regional threats.

Feb 11 • 18:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

US confirms that Mexican cartel drones violated Texas airspace

The FAA temporarily closed Texas airspace due to unidentified national security reasons after confirming a violation by drones associated with a Mexican cartel.

Feb 11 • 16:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum contradicts the U.S.: 'There are no reports of cartel drones at the border'

Claudia Sheinbaum stated there are no reports of cartel drones along the border, contradicting U.S. government claims that led to a temporary airspace closure in Texas.

Feb 11 • 16:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum indicates that there is no information on drone use at the border after airspace closure in El Paso

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced an investigation into the U.S. decision to close airspace in El Paso, Texas, claiming she has no reports regarding cartel drones as the reason for the closure.

Feb 11 • 15:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

El Paso airspace closure tied to Mexican cartel drones, says Trump admin

The FAA temporarily closed El Paso airspace due to drone incursions believed to be linked to Mexican cartels, but it reopened after confirming there was no threat to commercial flights.

Feb 11 • 15:55 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Drones from Mexican drug cartels have violated American airspace

Drones from Mexican drug cartels have been reported to violate American airspace near the US-Mexico border, prompting a response from the US Department of Defense.

Feb 11 • 15:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The airspace in El Paso, Texas has been reopened: the sudden security measure was enacted due to a drone attack by a Mexican cartel, authorities say

The airspace over El Paso, Texas, was temporarily closed due to unspecified security concerns related to a drone attack involving a Mexican cartel, but it has since been reopened by the FAA with no ongoing threats to aviation.

Feb 11 • 15:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

US aviation regulator rescinds closure of El Paso airspace

The FAA lifted its temporary closure of El Paso airspace, confirming no threats to commercial aviation or local residents.

Feb 11 • 15:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Drones from Mexican cartels penetrated U.S. airspace

Mexican cartel drones violated U.S. airspace but were neutralized by the U.S. military, according to a government official.

Feb 11 • 14:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mexican cartel drones breached US airspace, says American official

Drones operated by Mexican cartels have reportedly violated US airspace, prompting action from US forces to disable them.

Feb 11 • 14:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

US 'regrets' and reopens airspace over El Paso, Texas: 'There is no threat to commercial aviation'

The FAA has lifted a temporary flight restriction over El Paso, Texas, stating that there is no longer a threat to commercial aviation.

Feb 11 • 14:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Media: United States closed airport airspace in Texas for 10 days – mysterious explanation

The United States has closed the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for ten days for unspecified security reasons, leading to the cancellation of all flights.

Feb 11 • 13:16 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

EU closes airspace of El Paso for 10 days due to 'special security reasons'

The FAA has announced a 10-day closure of airspace around El Paso International Airport for unspecified security reasons, suspending all flights in and out of the airport.

Feb 11 • 13:07 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

US airport closes. Refers to 'special security reasons'.

El Paso International Airport in Texas has been closed for ten days due to security concerns, with the FAA warning that deadly force could be used if airspace violations occur.

Feb 11 • 12:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US officials abruptly close airspace in El Paso, Texas, for 10 days in unusual move

US authorities have placed a temporary flight restriction around El Paso, Texas, prohibiting all flights for ten days due to unspecified security reasons.

Feb 11 • 12:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Flight Stop in West Texas - for Ten Days

The FAA has announced a ten-day flight stop in the airspace around El Paso, Texas, due to unspecified security reasons.

Feb 11 • 11:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Plans of the EU Commission: How Brussels intends to counter the threat from drones

The EU Commission plans to tighten drone registration rules and establish no-fly zones around critical infrastructures to address airspace violations caused by drones.

Feb 11 • 09:37 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Polish Army Warns: Balloons Detected in the Country's Airspace

The Polish Army reported detecting balloon-like objects in the country's airspace, which were monitored by military intelligence systems without posing any threat to safety.

Feb 9 • 08:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Balloons from Belarus Entered Poland

Polish military radar systems detected unidentified balloon-like objects entering Polish airspace, which were monitored and deemed not to pose a threat to public safety.

Feb 9 • 08:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Unknown Objects Detected Over Poland. The Military Issued a Statement

The Polish military reported detecting several unidentified objects in the airspace above Poland, confirming that the situation was under control and posed no threat to public safety.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Britain will support Israel against Iran

The UK has deployed six British F-35 jets in Cyprus to enhance the security of Israel's airspace in response to Iranian missile threats.

Feb 9 • 02:02 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Fighter jets guarding the Super Bowl from the air

F-15 fighter jets will patrol the airspace over Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara during the Super Bowl to ensure safety.

Feb 9 • 00:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Poland has partially closed its airspace

Poland has partially closed its airspace in southeastern regions due to unplanned military activities related to national security, affecting Lublin and Rzeszów airports near the Ukrainian border.

Feb 7 • 06:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: FAB plane flies over the airspace of Uberlândia during security tests

A Brazilian Air Force (FAB) medium-sized aircraft attracted the attention of Uberlândia residents as it performed circular maneuvers during technical flights to test navigational equipment.

Feb 6 • 15:36 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia becomes one of the first in Europe to implement a fully autonomous drone interception system

Latvia, Estonia, and Belgium have received the first 'Blaze' drone interception systems from Latvian defense technology company 'Origin Robotics', marking a significant step in enhancing airspace security amidst growing threats.

Feb 6 • 11:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Protection of Airspace: NATO Member Begins 3.5 Billion Euro Project

Following last year's drone incursions in Poland, a NATO member is strengthening its airspace defense by signing a contract for a drone defense system worth 3.5 billion euros.

Feb 3 • 09:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Following a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine – alarm in Poland: fighter jets were raised

Poland raised its fighter jets as a precautionary measure to ensure airspace security amid heightened threats from large-scale Russian attacks on Ukraine, though no threat was detected in Polish airspace by the end of the operations.

Feb 3 • 08:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Belarus tests Polish defense. Urgent military communication

The Polish military reported that Belarus attempted to probe and test Poland's air defense systems by sending balloon-like objects into its airspace without posing a threat to safety.

Feb 1 • 06:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran appears to reopen airspace after Trump says killing is 'stopping'

Iran reopened its airspace after a sudden five-hour closure, which had disrupted flights in the region due to heightened security concerns.

Jan 15 • 13:19 UTC

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