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Germany's parliament has voted to grant broader powers to the military to intercept or shoot down drones in response to increased sightings since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Romanian fighter jets were deployed to intercept a drone that violated the country's airspace amid a Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure.

The Indian Air Force has released a teaser video showcasing the S-400 air defense system in action ahead of the 'Vayu Shakti 2026' event, marking the longest-range intercept in its history.

The Cuban coast guard killed four gunmen aboard a US-flagged speedboat after they reportedly opened fire during an intercept operation.

Scientists propose a bold maneuver involving a close flyby of the Sun to intercept the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which is moving away from the solar system.

Ecuador and the United States collaborate to intercept a significant drug shipment in international waters.

NORAD sent U.S. fighter jets to intercept Russian military aircraft near Alaska's air defense zone, which is considered routine and not a threat.

Five Russian military aircraft were detected near Alaska, prompting the U.S. to scramble several fighter jets for intercept.

Russian military aircraft have entered the air defense zone off the coast of Alaska, prompting the U.S. and Canadian air forces to scramble jets to intercept.

Norad reported the detection of several Russian military aircraft operating near Alaska's coastline, prompting a response to intercept and escort them from the area.

Around 400 indigenous individuals intercepted Cargill barges in the Tapajós River as part of a protest against federal plans for river projects in the Amazon.

The Civil Police intercepted a truck carrying drugs in Itatiaia, Brazil, on Monday morning, with support from the Federal Highway Police.

The U.S. Department of Defense intercepted the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean on Sunday for allegedly violating an embargo by transporting Venezuelan oil.

Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 15 Russian Iskander missiles and nearly 200 drones during a significant overnight attack.

Latvia's National Armed Forces admitted that they cannot simultaneously intercept a large number of enemy drones, according to a statement made by Brigadier General Egils Leščinskis during a parliamentary committee meeting.

The United States has announced the interception of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean as part of its military enforcement against sanctions on Venezuela.

Cybersecurity experts warn of a dangerous new SMS blast scam utilizing fake mobile towers to intercept phone signals and commit fraud.

Fighter jets intercepted a Wizz Air flight from Luton to Tel Aviv after a passenger changed their WiFi name to 'terrorist', prompting concerns over potentially threatening messages.

The Oyo State Police seized a significant amount of illicit drugs, including Canadian loud and Indian hemp, during an operation in Ibadan.

The U.S. has entered into a $210 million deal to buy advanced cluster munitions from Israel, marking an unprecedented shift in military procurement.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has condemned the Air Force's inadequate response in failing to intercept Russian drones amid ongoing strikes from Russia.

Ukraine has deployed a transport aircraft in its efforts to intercept Russian drones.

Two Chinese nationals have been placed under investigation for allegedly trying to intercept satellite communications while renting an Airbnb in southwestern France.

French authorities have formally charged four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for allegedly attempting to intercept military communications from a rented Airbnb in southwestern France.

Military personnel intercepted a truck near Tosagua, Manabí, loaded with 1.5 tons of drugs and captured the individual known as 'Gordo Andy' after an intelligence operation.

The article discusses how Russian satellites engage in espionage against European satellites and the potential security threats this poses.

Russian vehicles are allegedly exploiting security gaps in at least 12 critical European satellites to intercept vital communications, according to the Financial Times.

In the midst of the harshest winter cold, Russia launched a large-scale combined airstrike against Ukraine, targeting its energy infrastructure with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, notably employing a significant number of ballistic missiles that are more difficult for air defense to intercept.

The article discusses how Russia is increasingly employing a saturation strategy in its missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, overwhelming air defenses that cannot intercept all incoming threats.

Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, using 521 assets, of which Ukraine's air defence managed to intercept 450, including 38 missiles and 412 drones.

NATO fighter jets were deployed to intercept a Turkish Airlines flight after a passenger named their WiFi hotspot 'bomb threat,' prompting emergency responses from multiple countries.

Two Chinese nationals targeted unsuspecting citizens in Attica by using specialized electronic equipment installed in their vehicle to intercept banking data and make purchases worth hundreds of euros.

The UK is prepared to assist allies in intercepting Russian shadow ships that evade sanctions and support Vladimir Putin's war efforts, as expressed by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper.

The United States will continue to intercept shadow fleet tankers carrying sanctioned oil, as confirmed by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell over the weekend.

Authorities in The Gambia have intercepted over 780 migrants attempting to travel to Europe via the Canary Islands, following a tragic boat capsizing incident.

Russia has launched the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile at Ukraine, previously claiming it is impossible to intercept due to its extreme speed and destructive power.

The UK collaborated with the US military to intercept an oil tanker destined for Russia that had been previously sentenced.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp reports that Liverpool is poised to intercept Manchester City's transfer of Antoine Semenyo, who recently bid an emotional farewell to Bournemouth fans after a thrilling match against Tottenham.

Ukrainian military intelligence has released a recording of a woman from Shebekino expressing emotional distress about personnel changes in Kyiv following the appointment of Kyrylo Budanov as the new head of the President's Office.

U.S. officials reported that the Coast Guard is attempting to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker, previously known as 'Pila-1', which has breached the U.S. maritime blockade on Venezuelan oil exports after a two-week pursuit across the Atlantic Ocean.

Russia has reportedly sent at least one warship to intercept an oil tanker that the United States has been tracking as it attempted to reach port in Venezuela.

The U.S. is planning to intercept a Russian-flagged tanker involved in the Venezuelan oil trade, following a recent attack targeting Venezuela's regime and oil reserves.

The article discusses the U.S. efforts to intercept the Bella 1 tanker, deemed 'stateless', and the subsequent response from Russian authorities, alongside implications for U.S.-Venezuela relations and peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

The Israeli Defense Forces have received their first operational high-power laser interception system called 'Iron Beam', designed to integrate with existing air defense systems like Iron Dome and David's Sling, despite having one notable limitation.

The Italian Army has enhanced its short-range air defense capabilities with the introduction of Rheinmetall's Skynex system, designed to intercept drones, low-altitude missiles, and other light aerial threats.

Israel's new laser defense system can intercept rockets, drones, and more, being touted as a cost-effective solution compared to previous defense measures.

Recent satellite imagery suggests that Russia is likely deploying new hypersonic ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads to a former airbase in eastern Belarus, which may enhance its ability to strike targets across Europe.