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MilitaryOct 28Sensitive zones, oil sites: the deployment of Algerian troops in Niger is becoming clearerSi la décision d’envoyer des soldats au Niger ressemble, pour Alger, à une confirmation du soutien apporté au régime de Niamey, l’opération a aussi pour but de sécuriser les intérêts économiques algériens au sud de la frontière.Jeune Afrique
MilitaryOct 28Britain to provide Ukraine with GBP 10B over three years – ZelenskyBritain will provide Ukraine with GBP 10 billion over three years, including GBP 7 billion in economic support and GBP 3 billion for weapons.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 28Will Pakistan Fight in Saudi Arabia’s Wars?Questions have been raised over the strength of Pakistan’s security commitment to Saudi Arabia ever since the SMDA’s inception in September 2025.The Diplomat
MilitaryOct 28Why are three of the UK’s four nuclear deterrent submarines at sea?The deployment marks the first time in years that three Vanguard-class vessels have been at sea at the same time.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 28Russia imports five times more prosthetic arms and legs from Germany than before the warGermany supplied Russia with prosthetic arms and legs, as well as artificial joints, worth 79 million euros in the first half of 2026, almost a third more than a year earlier, according to Eurostat data reviewed by Forbes Russia.Meduza [en]
MilitaryOct 28Startup Biosphere wins Pentagon contract to scale up production of key chemicalsThe biomanufacturing facility will boast 20,000 liters of UV-sterilized vats, able to brew anything from “bio-cement” for helipads to explosives for Hellfire missiles.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 28EU defence chief warns of fuel crunch if Europe goes to warEuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 28Ethiopia says it has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets - ReutersEthiopia says it received Russian Su-35 jets, S-400 air defence systems to follow ReutersReuters World
MilitaryOct 28Finlands defense minister talks NATO, Ukraine and fishing"We know that Russia is a threat, but we have to just do our stuff, be prepared to invest heavily, keep our friends close, get new friends globally and do stuff right —that’s the Finnish way to handle a difficult security situation."Defense News
MilitaryOct 28US warns China is expanding its space toolkit with spaceplane and energy weaponsSouth China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 28Military childcare staffing shortages leave families struggling to find careLow wages, lengthy hiring processes and limited availability are leaving some military parents unable to work and making it difficult for childcare centers to recruit and retain staff.Military Times
MilitaryOct 28China’s military holds talks in France and Germany despite rising trade tensionsThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has held defence strategy consultations with France and Germany over the past week despite mounting trade tensions between Beijing and Europe. A PLA strategy consultation delegation visited France and Germany from October 21 to 28 for the talks, according to a statement released by China’s defence ministry on Wednesday. The Chinese delegation engaged in in-depth exchanges of views with the two countries separately on bilateral and military-to-military...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 2816 Suspects detained in major stolen drones schemeLaw enforcement officials have uncovered a large-scale scheme in which drones were allegedly stolen from military units, had their markings altered, and were resold to the military as new, according to investigators.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 28Military arrests two over attack on vigilantes, burning of Jos officeTroops of Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have arrested two suspects over an alleged attack on members of a vigilante group and the subsequent burning of their office in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The post Military arrests two over attack on vigilantes, burning of Jos office appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 28U.S. military strike alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 5 peopleCBS News
MilitaryOct 28UK’s Streeting to visit Berlin for defense talks with PistoriusThe British defense secretary will meet his German counterpart in Berlin for talks on NATO, Ukraine and joint weapons projects as the two countries deepen military cooperation.Politico Europe
MilitaryOct 28If Canada picks the Gripen fighter, these local firms would help Saab deliver the jetsSaab will collaborate with several of Canada’s top aerospace firms to build the Gripen fighter jet in Canada if the aircraft is selected by the Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.Defense News
MilitaryOct 28Australia pushes to beef up air defensesAustralia expects to select the winning platform for LAND 6504 in late 2027 following a RFP that is expected in the early part of the year.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 28US proposes "ambitious" defense alliance with Southeast Asia in the PhilippinesThe US Defense Secretary proposes a cooperation framework with Southeast Asia, highlighting the region's pragmatism and pride. It seeks to strengthen alliances for a free Asia-Pacific region, while China expands its influence. It calls for naval cooperation and joint defense.Clarín
MilitaryOct 28The Backdoor to American InnovationHow military partnerships make Washington vulnerable to its adversaries.Foreign Affairs
MilitaryOct 28Rajnath Singh, Hegseth review progress of India-U.S. defence pactIndia and the U.S. inked the defence framework pact in October last year that sets an ambitious roadmap to further bolster bilateral defence partnershipThe Hindu
MilitaryOct 28Accrington Stanley to honour Armed Forces with special Remembrance fixtureA football club will pay tribute to the Armed Forces with a special Remembrance fixture this weekendlancashiretelegraph · united kingdom
MilitaryOct 28El Salvador deploys 1,000 troops to Haiti after gang ambushEl Salvador has sent about 1,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadorean members of a UN-backed security mission went missing in a gang ambush on the outskirts of the capital on October 18, a security official in Haiti told Reuters on Tuesday. The troops’ arrival aboard flights in recent days dramatically expands the Central American nation’s role in Haiti’s long-standing gang conflict. Yet it remains unclear who will command the new Salvadorean contingent, how long ‌it will stay in Haiti or...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 28Can India turn wartime ammo sales into lasting European defence ties?India has emerged as a major exporter of ammunition and other weapons to Europe since the outbreak of the Ukraine-Russia war, but analysts caution that New Delhi has yet to secure a lasting foothold in Europe’s defence market. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh cited a Bloomberg report last Friday stating that India had become the third-largest arms exporter to Europe under the “ReArm Europe” initiative – also known as Readiness 2030 – largely because of ammunition demand. Bloomberg, citing...South China Morning Post