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Cuba is experiencing rising tensions following the interception of an American speedboat carrying armed men on its way from Florida.

Turkish aircraft violated Greece's air traffic rules and national airspace in the Aegean Sea, prompting interception by Greek forces.

A new report indicates a stabilization in the number of irregular migrant arrivals in Italy, attributed to increased interception activities at sea.

The US military has seized a sanctioned oil tanker, Bertha, in the Indian Ocean, marking the third interception this month amid ongoing sanctions against Venezuela.

The US Department of Defense announced the interception of a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, claiming it violated a blockade related to oil operations concerning Venezuela and Cuba.

Poland is developing a multi-layered defense system against Russian drones, integrating electronic warfare and drone interception capabilities.

Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using a ballistic missile and 120 drones, with significant interception by Ukrainian air defense forces.

The Russian Defence Ministry has reported the interception of 77 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions and occupied territories, claiming their air defense systems were successful in these operations.

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is set to be arraigned in a Federal High Court on February 25 for alleged cybercrime related to an unlawful interception of communications belonging to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, is set to be arraigned by the DSS for allegedly intercepting the phone lines of the National Security Adviser and committing cybercrime.

A drone carrying packages of cigarettes was intercepted by Lithuanian border guards near the Belarus border, leading to the arrest of three people.

A joint operation by federal authorities resulted in the interception of a semi-submersible vessel carrying approximately four tons of suspected cocaine off the coast of Colima, Mexico, and the arrest of three individuals.

Nikolai Patrushev, an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, warns of potential naval responses to the Western interception of Russian vessels, specifically mentioning Finland's NATO involvement in the Baltic Sea.

A ship from Russia's shadow fleet has accepted responsibility and paid a substantial fine following its interception by French forces near the coast of Marseille.

French authorities have conducted a third cocaine interception near French Polynesia, raising the total drug haul value to $2.4 billion for 2026.

The Nigerian government has charged former Governor Nasir El-Rufai with cybercrime for allegedly intercepting the phone calls of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported the interception of 49 drones and significant damage to Belgorod's energy facilities due to a missile strike.

The US Department of Defense announced the interception of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean allegedly violating sanctions related to Venezuelan crude operations.

The US Defense Department announced the interception and boarding of the Veronica III, a vessel attempting to challenge Trump's blockade over Venezuelan oil exports.

Chinese fighter jets have detected a foreign stealth aircraft at a distance of 800 meters, leading to a tense interception in East China.

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.

A pilot was fined over R$ 6 million for environmental crimes during an operation against illegal mining in Brazil.

The U.S. has issued a warning to American-flagged ships to avoid Iranian waters due to increased tensions following recent naval harassment incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the interception of the Aquila II tanker in the Indian Ocean, accused of violating U.S. imposed limitations on crude oil transfers from Venezuela.

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.

Russell Wilson recalls the pivotal goal-line interception from Super Bowl XLIX which altered the trajectory of both the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots' legacies as they prepare for another Super Bowl showdown.

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.

Three NATO member states become the first in Europe to implement a fully autonomous interception drone system to counter growing aerial threats.

Israel is enhancing its defense systems, including missile interception and drone neutralization, in preparation for a potential conflict with Iran.

Two Russian spacecraft have intercepted communications from at least twelve critical satellites over Europe, posing risks to sensitive information and potential manipulation of their trajectories, according to European security officials cited in an exclusive Financial Times report.

Finnish drone defense company Thor Dynamics is testing a laser-based drone interception system in Finland, anticipating its first sales by the end of the year, as highlighted by journalist Antti Kailio.

Military Police seized about 5,000 units of electronic cigarettes and essences without documentation in Presidente Epitácio, SP, following the interception of a suspicious convoy of cars.

Ukraine reported the interception of nine Russian cruise missiles, and a traffic accident in Lääne-Nigula claimed two lives.

Ukraine has mandated the registration of Starlink terminals to prevent their usage by Russian forces, amid concerns over their deployment in drones that evade interception.

Ukraine reported that its air defense successfully intercepted nine Russian hypersonic cruise missiles at once, amid ongoing drone attacks from Russia in Dnipropetrovsk region, resulting in casualties.

Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepted nine Russian hypersonic cruise missiles at once, while a drone attack in Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in 12 deaths and 16 injuries.

Ukraine's missile interception rate dropped to 36% as Russia's bombing campaign against the country's energy infrastructure continues into January 2026.

NATO fighter jets were deployed last week to identify two Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea without functioning transponders or flight plans.

Russian analysts acknowledge the inability of the navy to protect oil tankers from foreign interception amidst ongoing seizures of sanctioned ships by American forces.

Russia has protested against the U.S. Coast Guard's interception of the Russian-flagged tanker Marinera in the North Atlantic, labeling the action as illegal and detrimental to regional stability.

The Russian Transport Ministry reported that the US military captured the oil tanker 'Marinera' for alleged violations of US sanctions, claiming the interception occurred outside any nation's territorial waters.

American forces intercepted a tanker previously known as Bella 1, now sailing under the Russian flag as Marinera, as reported by global news agencies.

A Venezuelan-linked oil tanker painted a Russian flag and changed its identity to escape U.S. Coast Guard interception, and has been spotted near Ireland.

The United States is considering the possibility of seizing the Marinera, a Russian-flagged ship suspected of transporting Venezuelan crude oil.

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 Sudanese Army reported the interception of drones belonging to the Rapid Support Forces that aimed at the Merowe Dam and two military bases.

Israel is seeking to develop a new high-power laser interception system that can be installed on aircraft, as stated by a manufacturer.

Israel is planning to equip its fighter jets with the Iron Beam laser interception defense system to work alongside existing defense systems such as Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow.

The Israeli Defense Ministry announced the delivery of the first operational high-power laser missile interception system called Iron Beam, developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

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.