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MilitaryOct 29A top general pushed out at Pentagon's Joint StaffLt. Gen. Brett Sylvia is the latest senior military officer to be sidelined.ABC News
MilitaryOct 29Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating ‘pressure’ in South-east AsiaRichard Marles urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.straitstimes · singapore
MilitaryOct 29Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources sayDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted a top military strategist from the Pentagon, The Hill has learned, marking another senior officer who has been removed from the department since Hegseth took the helm close to two years ago.  Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who was the Director for Strategy, Plans and Policy, J-5 on…The Hill
MilitaryOct 29‘Risk’: Army bans big car brand in shock moveAustralia has no plans to restrict Chinese electric vehicles from military bases despite the US banning BYD cars from a key air base in Japan over security concerns.news · australia
MilitaryOct 29Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Southeast Asia of US Security Commitment to the RegionSpeaking at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Cebu, the U.S. secretary of war pledged to "defend our interests and the interests of our allies and partners.”The Diplomat
MilitaryOct 28US Navy reports highest number of Class A aviation, afloat mishaps in 10 yearsThe U.S. Navy reported a decade-high number of unplanned catastrophic events involving aircraft and vessels.Defense News
MilitaryOct 28US Navy reports highest number of Class A aviation, afloat mishaps in 10 yearsThe U.S. Navy reported a decade-high number of unplanned catastrophic events involving aircraft and vessels.Military Times
MilitaryOct 28Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facilityPoland will host Europe's first dedicated maintenance facility for the Patriot air defense system’s PAC-3 missiles, reducing repair and servicing times while strengthening regional air defense readiness. The initiative comes amid growing shortages of critical munitions and Poland's broader efforts to expand its role in US weapons production and maintenance. The post Poland selected to host Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile maintenance facility appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.Long War Journal
MilitaryOct 28Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to PhilippinesDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to guide cooperation in the next few years during his trip to the Philippines. Hegseth said the Trump administration’s “strong, quiet and clear” approach to the…The Hill
MilitaryOct 28Colombian Senate President asks government to explain presence of US military personnelThe Colombian Congress, led by its president, is asking the government to clarify the presence of foreign troops in joint maneuvers. The goal is to define whether Senate approval is required. The military activities, part of the collaboration with the US, focus on strengthening joint capabilities.Clarín
MilitaryOct 28Hegseth pledges stronger military framework with Philippines, but lacks detailsUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced additional military cooperation funding for the Philippines and agreed with Manila on efforts for enhanced interoperability between their forces on Wednesday, as Washington sought to strengthen its defence posture along the first island chain. The Pentagon disclosed neither the size of the funding increase nor a timetable for the coordination initiative following Hegseth’s meeting with Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr in Cebu on the...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 28Cost estimate for Iran war rises to more than $47 billionThe U.S. military has spent about 25% more on the war in Iran than estimates projected in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters.Defense News
MilitaryOct 28Cost estimate for Iran war rises to more than $47 billionThe U.S. military has spent about 25% more on the war in Iran than estimates projected in July, according to Pentagon data obtained by Reuters.Military Times
MilitaryOct 28Alliance response must be credible if Russia uses nuclear weapons, former NATO Director of Nuclear Policy saysUkrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 28A Note on Uploading Nuclear WarheadsToday, the Trump administration would be right to upload warheads for all of the long-established reasons listed above. And a closer look at adversary assessments of multiple-warhead ICBMs may add another important consideration to that list. The post A Note on Uploading Nuclear Warheads appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
MilitaryOct 28Marines, Japanese Forces Sharpen Explosive Disposal Skills During Keen Sword 2027U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, trained alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during bilateral live-fire ground response training in Okinawa, Japan.DoD News
MilitaryOct 28AUKUS partners test autonomous systems as Europe weighs maritime surveillance needsThe UK headed up the anti-submarine warfare component of Maritime Big Play exercise, which took place off the coast of San Diego in October.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 28Canadian War Museum acquires type of armoured vehicle used on battlefield in UkraineOTTAWA - Brampton-based defence manufacturer Roshel has donated to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa one of its mine-resistant armoured transport vehicles — the same kind being used by Ukraine in the war with Russia.thestar · canada
MilitaryOct 28The Atlantic Brief: After the U.S. Midterms, Trans-Atlantic Defense CooperationDate: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026Time:  12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ESTThe third joint webinar by RUSI and War on the Rocks: Two leading defense publications from both sides of the Atlantic present their expert panel.Overview:For this edition of The Atlantic Brief, the Royal United Services Institute and War on the Rocks present a dialogue on the future of trans-Atlantic defense cooperation following the U.S. midterm elections. Participating experts from the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and the United States bring decades of first-hand experience in the armed forces, diplomacy, and foreignWar on the Rocks
MilitaryOct 28Niger State Assembly Commends Army For Foiling Attack By BanditsOne soldier reportedly died from gunshot injuries while three others sustained injuries in the attack that also left several bandits dead. The post Niger State Assembly Commends Army For Foiling Attack By Bandits appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MilitaryOct 28Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence WarfareFaced with multipronged challenges, the country has gradually incorporated AI into its security strategy.The Diplomat
MilitaryOct 28US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimateThe U.S. military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's estimate in July.Defense News
MilitaryOct 28US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimateThe U.S. military has spent over $47 billion so far to prosecute the war in Iran, more than 25% higher than the Defense Department's estimate in July.Military Times
MilitaryOct 28Expert: Russia must accept reality of NATO’s 32 member countriesRussia itself turned the issue of NATO expansion into a political one, and now it must acknowledge the new reality rather than make demands.Ukrinform [en]