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MilitaryOct 29Record deployment for destroyer USS Spruance casts doubt over US Navy maintenanceThe Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Spruance has set a post-World War II record for a U.S. Navy destroyer deployment and is raising questions about the maintenance work that could follow its eventual return.Defense News
MilitaryOct 29Record deployment for destroyer USS Spruance casts doubt over US Navy maintenanceThe Arleigh-Burke class destroyer USS Spruance has set a post-World War II record for a U.S. Navy destroyer deployment and is raising questions about the maintenance work that could follow its eventual return.Military Times
MilitaryOct 29Army Mountain Division Takes on Panamanian JungleSoldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division tackled Panama's challenging jungle terrain during a 12-day training course designed to strengthen unit cohesion, develop leaders and sharpen combat skills.DoD News
MilitaryOct 29Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to mediaAl Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 29Polish MiG-29s, F-16 Cannon Ammo Reportedly Headed To Ukraine As Bitter Warsaw-Kyiv Rift HealsRelations between Ukraine and Poland soured in the Spring, leading to Warsaw calling off the MiG-29 deal in June. The post Polish MiG-29s, F-16 Cannon Ammo Reportedly Headed To Ukraine As Bitter Warsaw-Kyiv Rift Heals appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 29Germany and Ukraine test armed ground robot for frontline deploymentRemote-controlled and heading for the front lines. ARX Robotics and the Ukrainian company ROBONEERS report completion of the first major system tests.EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 29Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified informationU.S. Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior military planner on the Pentagon's Joint Staff, was fired over accusations he leaked classified information to the public.Defense News
MilitaryOct 29Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified informationMilitary Times
MilitaryOct 29Pentagon accuses recently dismissed general of leaking delicate information to the mediaThe Pentagon dismissed a high-ranking officer for leaking sensitive data to the press. The general, under investigation, failed polygraph tests. The case, referred to the Department of Justice, is part of a series of dismissals due to leaks under Hegseth's direction.Clarín
MilitaryOct 29Private air defence robotic turrets have destroyed over 60 targetsBrave1 reports that robotic systems deployed by non-state anti-aircraft brigades have successfully shot down dozens of threats, including missiles and drones.pravda_uk · ukraine
MilitaryOct 29Army pilots are trying virtual reality to stay more alert in flightThe 101st Combat Aviation Brigade is testing the NeuroTrainer as a possible readiness tool for their aviators.Defense One
MilitaryOct 29Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges accuses Hegseth of 'getting rid of people who may have the courage to push back'Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges, former commander of US Army Europe and NATO Allied Land Command. The dismissal of senior military officers without public explanation raises fundamental questions about institutional trust and the relationship between civilian authority and military leadership. For General Hodges, the reported firing of Lt. General Brett Sylvia reflects a potentially troubling pattern within the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Equally striking is his criticism of the reluctance of retired senior commanders to speak publicly against policies tFrance 24 [en]
MilitaryOct 29What’s a Revolution in Military Affairs Good For?For decades, militaries have chased the next revolution in warfare. But what actually makes a revolution in military affairs revolutionary? Is there one happening now? Does it matter? Is it just about drones and AI or something more? Ryan digs into the promises, pitfalls, and persistent myths of military transformation with Mike Horowitz (Penn), Stacie Pettyjohn (CNAS), and Benjamin Jensen (CSIS). This episode is brought to you by Arkenstone Defense. Learn more about them at warontherocks.com/ark Image: ChatGPT The post What’s a Revolution in Military Affairs Good For? appeared first on War on the Rocks
MilitaryOct 29At pivotal summit, Canadian-European security cooperation is a central focusThe proposed measures would advance a broader strategic partnership that calls for Canada and Europe to assume greater responsibility for shared security while reinforcing NATO.Defense News
MilitaryOct 29Let’s Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered IntactThe target drone could be of particular use in stimulating Iran's air defenses to help collect intelligence on them, among other possible tasks. The post Let’s Talk About The U.S. Target Drone Iran Claims To Have Recovered Intact appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 29Hegseth Fires General He Accused of Leaking Information to the News MediaLt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was fired as part of a broad and highly unusual campaign to find and punish senior military officers who speak to reporters.NYT US
MilitaryOct 29Taiwan 2027 conflict window remains valid, Army Pacific commander saysArmy Pacific is positioning personnel and equipment across the Pacific to meet the 2027 “Davidson window” benchmark and deter a potential Chinese attack on Taiwan, Gen. Ronald Clark said.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 29Air Force again requires flu vaccine for select personnelThe Air Force restored the annual flu vaccine mandate for select military and civilian personnel, calling it a "readiness requirement."Military Times
MilitaryBreakingOct 29Italian military helicopter on EU peacekeeping mission crashes in BosniaThe aircraft was involved in Operation Althea. The causes of the accident still have to be established.EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 29US, Japan reach agreements for AMRAAM assembly, SM-3 production boost: Japanese MoDThe “groundbreaking agreement” on AMRAAM production “will not only ensure the acquisition of equipment needed by both Japan and the United States, but will also strengthen Japan’s defense industry base,” said Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 29The Mosquito Bowl and the ‘barbaric madness’ of the Pacific WarThe film is set to hit theaters on Oct. 30 and premiere on Netflix on Nov. 25.Military Times
MilitaryOct 29Private military company destroys more than 60 targets using automated turretsPrivate air defense forces have already destroyed more than 60 enemy targets using automated turrets.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 29Lithuania plans to introduce universal military conscription for men ages 18–22 starting in 2032Lithuania’s State Defense Council has decided to introduce universal conscription in 2032, President Gitanas Nausėda said.Meduza [en]
MilitaryOct 29United States and Japan forge missile production alliance to counter China's powerJapan’s defense minister said Tokyo will maintain close surveillance of Chinese naval operations while continuing to accelerate its own military buildupThe Independent World
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