Global for Thursday, January 8, 2026

• Space Force looks to expand West Coast heavy launch capabilities
• US Marine Corps taps Northrop, Kratos to build Valkyrie drone wingmen
• Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s war powers after Venezuela
• Italy names Sicily air base as first F-35 pilot school outside US
• Turkey begins 2026 with defense-spending numbers trending up
• Chinese drill near Taiwan seen as test run for blockade, message to US