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MilitaryOct 2Iraq celebrates departure of international coalition and last US troopsBaghdad declared October 1 a day of celebration, ending 23 years of American military presence since the March 2003 invasion. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump hailed a 'victory' for both countries.Le Monde [en]
MilitaryOct 2Putin says all weapons 'on agenda' if Russia's Kaliningrad attackedEuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 2Pentagon clears way for anti-drone tech: Hegseth memoThe memo instructs the department to treat delays in the employment of anti-drone technology as an "operational risk."The Hill
MilitaryOct 2Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against ChinaThe first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays.Defense News
MilitaryOct 2French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI pushThe French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.Defense News
MilitaryOct 2Rutte: Russia keeps testing us across Europe, but no direct military attack on NATO at presentNATO allies must be prepared for further hostile actions by Russia against the Alliance, and the response should be increased support for Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 2Police From Three Continents Test Anti-Riot Tactics in RomaniaPolice from 19 countries attended the Carpathian Blue Shield 2026 exercise in Romania to share knowledge on how to control violent demonstrations and subdue unrest.Balkan Insight
MilitaryOct 2Navy, Raytheon ink $24.4B deal for SM-6 ‘acceleration’The deal covers at least five-years of production for an undisclosed number of missiles.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 2Trump says Iran is "ready to fold up" but the U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle EastA third U.S. aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East as President Trump claims that Iran is ready to surrender the war once the American midterms end. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News
MilitaryOct 2Marine Corps plans new warfighter test for future generalsFollowing Pentagon guidelines, the Marine Corps is developing and testing its own Joint Warfighter Evaluation.Military Times
MilitaryOct 2Taiwan’s New F-16s: Why They Still MatterThe Republic of China Air Force waited 20 years for these aircraft. What are they for?The Diplomat
MilitaryOct 2France and Germany lead push to keep military space powers in national handsGermany and France are among seven countries calling for the proposed European Space Shield to be rebuilt around protecting EU space systems – with military space capabilities kept national.EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 2Ukraine joins European Defence Fund — Zelensky signs lawPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law ratifying the Agreement between Ukraine, on the one hand, and the European Union, on the other, on Ukraine's participation in the European Defence Fund (EDF).Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 2Military Pensions Board begins implementing new rates, pays arrearsThe Military Pensions Board (MPB) said on Friday that it has commenced the implementation of newly approved pension rates for military pensioners following adjustments arising from the new National Minimum Wage. The post Military Pensions Board begins implementing new rates, pays arrears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryBreakingOct 2Trump sending 9,000 more troops to Middle East after threatening new strikes on IranThe Independent World
MilitaryOct 2US deploys thousands of troops to Middle East as Donald Trump weighs strikes on IranIrish Times World
MilitaryOct 2China’s PLA sets up new military academy colleges for AI, drones and disciplineChina has set up several new institutions at military academies to train specialists in hi-tech and discipline inspection as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) works towards its centennial modernisation goals. The College of Unmanned and Intelligent Engineering, the College of Combat Support NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) and the College of Equipment Support NCOs were established within the PLA Army Engineering University on Wednesday. On the same day, the National Defence University (NDU),...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 2US sends third carrier strike group to Middle East in biggest buildup since 2003EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 2Europe rearms: files reveal extent of plans for a new ‘defence union’Documents show capitals encouraged moves towards common ‘European defence culture’ and closer Nato cooperationIrish Times World
MilitaryOct 2Navy High-Speed Wi-Fi Reaches Milestone for Global Unaccompanied HousingThe Navy's initiative to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi to all Navy unaccompanied housing is 90% complete, with the service now available in 865 of 962 buildings since the rollout began in November 2025.DoD News
MilitaryOct 2Ukraine testing five models of jet drone interceptors – ZelenskyUkraine is destroying about 57% of jet-powered drones and between 85% and 90% of conventional drones, and is also testing five models of interceptor drones.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 2Here How Russia Plans to Pay for the Ukraine War in 2027themoscowtimes.com · Russia
MilitaryOct 2Operation Mistral over with all SANDF personnel now back from DR Congodefenceweb.co.za · South Africa
MilitaryOct 2RAF Fairford incident - Sixth person arrested in connectionlondon-now.co.uk