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MilitarySep 235 military reservists file class-action lawsuit seeking differential payFive reservists filed a lawsuit to regain years of alleged unpaid compensation during their time on active duty.Military Times
MilitarySep 23Last Warthog Clears Nellis Air Force Base RunwayThe last A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., made its final departure. The Warthog's impact will not soon be forgotten.DoD News
MilitarySep 23Army vows to protect critical energy assetsBy Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting critical energy infrastructure and strengthening partnerships that support Nigeria’s economic growth and national development. Shaibu stated this on Wednesday when the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Africa Energy Company […] The post Army vows to protect critical energy assets appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryBreakingSep 23Poland scrambles jets after Russian helicopter breaches its airspacePolitico Europe
MilitarySep 23MoD inks ₹811 crore contract for 160 SAT-SAAW glide bombs for IAFAccording to the Ministry of Defence, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh was present when the contract was signed in New Delhi under the Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) categoryThe Hindu
MilitaryBreakingSep 23Russian helicopter flew for 42 seconds over Polish airspace, reports Polish armyNOS Buitenland
MilitarySep 23Why the Air Force needs a new fleet metricAir Force Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. David H. Tabor argues for replacing the outdated Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory metric with a Combat Coded Total Aircraft Inventory to ensure realistic funding and combat readiness.The Hill
MilitarySep 23DAF Leaders , Spouses Stress Family Mission ImpactLeaders and spouses of DAF are emphasizing the impact of family on their mission. This highlights the importance of family support within the organization.miragenews.com · United States
MilitarySep 23Air Force Pilot Program Expands to Aid More SpousesAn Air Force pilot program is expanding its scope to provide assistance to more military spouses. This initiative aims to enhance support for families within the armed forces.miragenews.com · United States
MilitarySep 23UK launches first space squadron to ‘degrade and deny’ enemies“No one wants a war in space. We are positioned to deter this,” said Harv Symth, UK Chief of the Air Staff.Breaking Defense
MilitarySep 23Video Shows RAF Hawk T2 Trainer Crew Ejecting Before Jet CrashesThe incident occurred shortly after the Hawk departed from RAF Valley on a training mission. The post Video Shows RAF Hawk T2 Trainer Crew Ejecting Before Jet Crashes (Updated) appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitarySep 23Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies InstituteCASI's director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.Defense News
MilitarySep 23Air Force, civilian staff dispute status of China Aerospace Studies InstituteCASI's director said the move will effectively end the institute, even as the service says CASI’s mission will continue.Military Times
MilitarySep 23Greenland welcomes US military pact but trust still shakyGreenland’s government and residents expressed relief about a new military pact with the United States and Denmark.Military Times
MilitarySep 23Poland says Russian military helicopter violated its airspaceA Russian military Mi-8 helicopter entered Polish airspace on September 23 at 11:08 a.m., the operational command of the Polish army said.Meduza [en]
MilitarySep 23Active-duty airman pronounced dead at off-base housing in ItalyAn airman assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, was pronounced dead at an off-base residence Tuesday.Military Times
MilitarySep 23Air, Space Forces pick up research pace for orbital cargo deliveryThe current focus is on low cost, high volume commercial cargo reentry pods, an Air Force Research Laboratory spokesperson told Breaking Defense.Breaking Defense
MilitarySep 23Kurdistan Region of Iraq announces Peshmerga unificationThe Kurdistan Regional Government announced the completion of a years-long process to unify the Peshmerga armed forces under the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, ending longstanding divisions between units linked to the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). The move comes amid the departure of US forces, pressure to disarm Iran-backed militias, and efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and Baghdad. The post Kurdistan Region of Iraq announces Peshmerga unification appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
MilitarySep 23US Air Force to shut down research centre focusing on Chinese militaryThe US Air Force is shutting down a major research centre dedicated to open-source analysis of the Chinese military’s air, space, cyber and missile capabilities. The China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) said in a statement on Tuesday that Air University, the US Air Force institution under which it operates, had decided to close the institute, with all of its roles becoming unfunded from October 1. CASI said its employees would continue to work and get paid for now and that it expected to...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 23German defense minister sees smooth sailing in parliament for his record defense budgetPistorius is asking lawmakers to approve nearly €140 billion ($160 billion) for defense next year, a record sum.Defense News
MilitarySep 23Instructor admits to being ‘grossly negligent’ in fatal shooting at Letterkenny Army DepotThe soldier’s family says the instructor “followed the wrong protocol” when he pointed his firearm at their son.Military Times
MilitarySep 23Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space marketSpooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.Defense News
MilitarySep 23With a weapon on his hip, Abelardo announces security measures for Santa MartaConfirmó la militarización de la ciudad y anunció 600 policías más. Entre tanto, los samarios tienen pánico y mantienen sus negocios cerrados. The post Con arma en cinto, Abelardo anuncia medidas de seguridad para Santa Marta appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
MilitarySep 23America is not ready for the drone threatCounter-drone technology is not enough to address the threat to US critical infrastructure. The post America is not ready for the drone threat appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council