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MilitarySep 18Pentagon releases UFO files with documents on secretive military programThe Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.CBS News
MilitarySep 18New Details About Secretive RQ-170 Sentinel Drone Squadron Shared With New AwardThe 30th Reconnaissance Squadron is one of two units known to operate RQ-170s, and it is very rare to hear any details about its activities. The post New Details About Secretive RQ-170 Sentinel Drone Squadron Shared With New Award appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitarySep 18Germany gets its first F-35 as Europe’s fighter plans fall apartDeliveries are starting for Germany's new F-35 fighter jets, but the debate continues in Berlin about future capabilities.Politico Europe
MilitarySep 18Zelensky discusses joint drone production and SAFE program with Romanian presidentPresident Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the SAFE program and the co-production of drones with Romanian President Nicușor Dan.Ukrinform [en]
MilitarySep 18‘Totally new’: Nammo pursues rocket motor engine for latest IRIS-T air defenseThe push comes as German defense firm Diehl targets a first Safety Integrity Level (SIL) firing test of the surface-launched IRIS-T SLX in 2027.Breaking Defense
MilitarySep 18FULL INTERVIEW: US NATO Envoy Warns Of Patriot Missile ShortageUS Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has warned that global demand for missiles for Patriot air defense systems is “outpacing supply” and that Washington and its allies would have to “dig deep” to support Ukraine. Speaking to RFE/RL correspondent Ray Furlong on September 18, Whitaker said an increasingly dangerous international environment was leading to a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles and that manufacturing capacity was not keeping up.RFE/RL
MilitarySep 18European Leaders in Panic Mode Over Pete Hegseth's Military Plans for the Region: ReportThe United States is planning a shakeup in its force structure that could pull thousands of troops out of Western Europe, according to a new report. Up to a third [...] The post European Leaders in Panic Mode Over Pete Hegseth's Military Plans for the Region: Report appeared first on The Western Journal .westernjournal · united states of america
MilitarySep 18US Air Force has a $14 billion supply hole, service officials sayAs the force grapples with supply chain and maintenance issues, sustainment funding to fill the $14 billion gap is becoming increasingly necessary.Military Times
MilitarySep 18US Air Force has a $14 billion supply hole, service officials sayAs the force grapples with supply chain and maintenance issues, sustainment funding to fill the $14 billion gap is becoming increasingly necessary.Defense News
MilitarySep 18NATO is measuring Russian adaptation the wrong wayFor NATO, reproducibility should become a distinct measure of Russian military capability, driving how the alliance plans for the future.Breaking Defense
MilitarySep 18Suspected Bangladeshi national held at Ezhimala academyA suspected Bangladeshi national has been apprehended at the Ezhimala academy. This suggests a security incident at a sensitive location.The Hindu
MilitaryBreakingSep 18Russians fear new mobilization and flee to Armenia as a precautionDe komende drie dagen kunnen Russen stemmen voor het lagerhuis van het parlement, de Doema. In de campagne wordt er niet over gesproken en de Russische president Vladimir Poetin heeft het herhaaldelijk ontkend, maar de geruchten over een nieuwe mobilisatie na de verkiezingen zijn hardnekkig. Niet alle Russische mannen zijn er gerust op en nemen het zekere voor het onzekere: zij vluchten naar Armenië. Tot juli kwamen er al ruim zeventigduizend Russen Armenië binnen, meer dan bij de vorige mobilisatie in 2022. Armenië is een land waarvoor Russen geen paspoort of visum nodig hebben en waar - doorNOS Buitenland
MilitarySep 18F-16 pilot's narrow escape before fiery plane crashA military F-16 fighter jet slammed into a field in Michigan on Thursday. Luckily, the pilot managed to eject just seconds before impact.CBS News
MilitarySep 18Marine Corps issues updated guidance on religious accommodationsCommanders will weigh the sincerity of a Marine’s religious belief against operational requirements.Military Times
MilitarySep 18Marine Corps issues updated guidance on religious accommodationsCommanders will weigh the sincerity of a Marine’s religious belief against operational requirements.militarytimes · united states of america
MilitarySep 18Drones Offer Central Asian an Escape From Foreign DependencyCentral Asian states should jointly develop drone capabilities to prepare for current and future security needs.The Diplomat
MilitarySep 18US approves sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi ArabiaThe United States has approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said Thursday, the kingdom's latest major arms purchase since the start of the Iran war. Saudi Arabia has been repeatedly targeted with drone and missile strikes by Tehran's forces since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran in February, and has also been hit by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.France 24 [en]
MilitarySep 18Marine boots fail in the Arctic amid push for US manufacturing: ReportA new report revealed glaring quality-control issues with Marine Corps-issued cold-weather boots, highlighting potential limitations of U.S. suppliers.Military Times
MilitarySep 18Where Does North Korea’s Nuclear Program Stand in 2026?Here’s what satellite imagery and the IAEA are telling us.The Diplomat
MilitarySep 18Ending the nuclear arms race starts with cities doing their partThe catastrophic danger posed to cities by nuclear weapons is nothing new. Putting major urban areas at risk across generations is, in fact, the point of these weapons of terror. The practice of doing so is benignly called nuclear deterrence, but it requires holding the cities of adversaries – real and imagined – under constant threat. The use of even the smallest nuclear weapons in today’s arsenals would cause a humanitarian emergency in cities. That is why city leadership should have a voice...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 18Poland won’t give up ‘a single inch’ of territory says Tusk after warning over Russian dronesThe Independent World
MilitarySep 18Could China’s sixth-generation fighter carry a laser to defend against incoming missiles?China may be aiming to equip its sixth-generation fighter jets with laser weapons that experts say could help defend them against incoming missiles. At the 14th China International Defence Electronics Exhibition, held in Beijing from September 15 to 17, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) Beijing Precision Engineering Institute for Aircraft Industry presented details of a “fighter aircraft laser-weapon tracking and aiming system”. According to social media posts, the booth display...South China Morning Post
MilitarySep 18Pentagon rethinks military presence in Europe and ‘Godfather of AI’ calls for regulation: Morning RundownThe Pentagon is considering a drastic plan to reduce the U.S. military’s presence in Europe.NBC News
MilitarySep 18Latvia chooses Czech howitzers over Swedish Archer offerLatvia will buy Czech Morana 155 mm howitzers, reversing an earlier decision to by the rival Archer artillery weapon from Sweden's BAE Systems Bofors.Defense News