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The recent drone strike near the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, though causing no damage, has heightened regional tensions. Iran, accused by the UAE of numerous attacks, denies involvement but warns of limited patience. Meanwhile, reports suggest the UAE's covert operations in Iran just before the announcement of the ceasefire. The incident underscores the escalating conflict, with potential for greater UAE involvement if the ceasefire collapses.

Prime Minister Modi strongly condemned attacks on the UAE during talks with President Al Nahyan, reaffirming India's unwavering support for regional peace and stability. The leaders solidified strategic ties with key agreements on defence, energy, and investments totaling $5 billion. Modi expressed gratitude for a warm welcome, calling the UAE his 'second home'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a five-nation tour in the UAE, receiving a ceremonial escort and holding high-level talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit aims to bolster India's partnerships in trade, technology, and clean energy with the UAE and European nations, with significant opportunities anticipated for Indian exporters.

The US Air Force is investing over $500 million by 2031 to develop the Large Aircraft Survivability System (LASS). This integrated protection suite aims to defend vital cargo and refueling aircraft against advanced long-range missiles. LASS will feature advanced sensors and an autonomous effector system, enhancing operational flexibility and survivability in contested environments.

Arman Tsarukyan, one of the top rising stars in the UFC, was recently removed from a flight while traveling to a major wrestling event in the United States. The incident took place on an American Airlines flight, where Tsarukyan was reportedly accompanied by members of his team. The lightweight contender has been in impressive form lately and was expected to make an appearance at the Real American Freestyle tournament in Philadelphia.

France will solely finance the upgraded F5 fighter jet program after UAE negotiations collapsed due to a lack of local industry involvement and technology access. This decision comes as France faces increasing defense pressures and competing priorities, highlighting Paris's commitment to maintaining sovereign control over its Rafale program.

President Trump's Middle East trip began with ceremonial fighter jet escorts from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showcasing their American-made F-15s. Qatar further impressed Trump by offering a luxury Boeing 747-8, potentially as a new Air Force One. While Trump defended it as fiscally responsible, critics labeled the offer as "naked corruption" and a national security risk.

Britain on Friday scrambled its fighter jets to escort a Pakistan International Airlines flight bound for Manchester following a mid-air "security alert".

On Friday, Air India’s Ahmedabad-London-Newark flight lost contact with the ATC when it was over Hungary and then remained out of reach for almost an hour. Alarmed by an incommunicado plane, Hungarian fighter jets were scrambled.

Amid security alarm, Dutch F-16s escorted a Northwest Airlines flight bound for India back to Amsterdam airport.

In a rare display of camaraderie, Saudi fighter jets escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft as it entered Saudi airspace en route to Jeddah, underscoring the robust ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

The Pakistan air force last month scrambled two F-16 jets to escort a SpiceJet plane flying from Delhi to Kabul till it exited its airspace and entered Afghan airspace because the Pakistani aviation authorities were confused about the schedule commercial flight's call sign. The scare happened on September 23 when flight SG-2 was flying with over 120 people on board.

A French officer inadvertently revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by publicly recording a run on the Strava app. The vessel, deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, was reportedly northwest of Cyprus. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with fitness app data, following similar past exposures.

Russia has flown two nuclear-capable Tu-160 strategic bombers over the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea, the Russian Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday, a move that prompted Finland, Denmark, Poland and Sweden to scramble jets to escort them. The ministry said the flight was routine in nature and strictly adhered to international airspace regulations.