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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
MilitaryOct 28Ukraine's 'shoot the archer' strategy is far from a silver bulletThe story of the Ukraine war is one of “wonder weapons” and their failure to deliver. First it was HIMARS. Then the Abrams tank. Then F-16s. Then ATACMS. Over and over, Kyiv and its backers have issued urgent demands for a new weapon or capability billed as the key to turning the tide of the war in Ukraine’s favor. Each time, after protesting, the U.S. chose to give in. And each time, the promised silver bullet failed to solve Kyiv’s battlefield challenges. Now, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and his champions in the U.S. Congress are back with their next request: the intelligence, tarResponsible Statecraft
MilitaryOct 28The port-call situation is wearing out Navy warshipsDiego Garcia is the only safe place for ships fighting Iran, but the remote atoll can’t provide the maintenance they need.Defense One
MilitaryOct 28Iran hasn’t tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in US strikes, UN nuclear chief says - AP NewsIran hasn’t tried to repair nuclear facilities damaged in US strikes, UN nuclear chief says AP NewsAP News
MilitaryOct 28BAE Systems completes 1st live-fire test of Navy missile launcherBAE Systems has successfully completed the first live-fire test of a Navy missile launcher, marking a development in military technology. This demonstrates progress in defense capabilities and system validation.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 28Why is the US reluctant to give South Korea wartime control of its troops?South Korea wants to take back wartime command of its troops from the United States within the next two years, but analysts say Washington is refusing to commit to a date to keep a hold on a military it sees as vital to countering China. The dispute is over wartime operational control, known as OPCON, which the US has held since shortly after the outbreak of the Korean war in 1950. If fighting were to break out again under the current arrangements, designated South Korean units would be assigned...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 27U.S. Defends Military Campaign Against Cartels as Leaders Gather in CaribbeanA regional coalition convened as part of a U.S. military effort to disrupt and combat drug traffickers that officials have compared to the campaign against the Islamic State and Al Qaeda.NYT US
MilitaryOct 27Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: October 27, 2026The Makin Island amphibious ready group pulls into Yokosuka a week behind the Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group, as the carrier's jets conduct a simulated strike during exercise Keen Sword 27. The post Where Are The Aircraft Carriers?: October 27, 2026 appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 27Iran war cost increases to $47 billionThe cost of the U.S.’s war against Iran has gone up to $47 billion, an increase of more than $3 billion since last month, as President Trump mulls launching strikes against the Islamic Republic after the U.S. midterm elections. The biggest chunk of the cost is munition replacement at $29 billion, according to an Oct.…The Hill
MilitaryOct 27Soldier who held position alone for 491 days nominated for Hero of Ukraine titleThe Verkhovna Rada supported an appeal to the President to award the title of Hero of Ukraine to serviceman Kostiantyn Vlasenko, who held a combat position in the Kupiansk sector for 491 days and was evacuated after suffering severe injuries during a unique aerial evacuation operation.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 27Pentagon picks Poland for new missile maintenance facilityPresented by Palantir {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Pentagon picks Poland for new missile maintenance facility The Pentagon picked Poland to host the maintenance center for Lockheed Martin’s Patriot interceptor missiles, the department announced Tuesday.  © Getty The Pentagon said the new center will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul…The Hill
MilitaryOct 27Assistant Secretary Says There's 'Exceptional Interest' in the Next Great American BaseCompetition to host the Next Great American Base — a premier joint force installation project — has been met with "exceptional" nationwide interest, the assistant secretary of war for energy, installations and environment told governors and state adjutants general.DoD News
MilitaryOct 27Lockheed Martin wins $13.26M contract boost for F135 engine upgradesLockheed Martin has been awarded a $13.26 million contract increase for upgrades to the F135 engine. This signifies ongoing investment in military aviation technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 27Caine Says Super Intelligence Is a Strategic PriorityAir Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said super intelligence is one of his strategic priorities during a fireside chat at the National Defense Transportation Association and U.S. Transportation Command's fall meeting.DoD News
MilitaryOct 27This Serbian Truck Carries A Truly Massive MortarThe TSMB M-25 represents a modern attempt to combine great destructive potential with very high mobility. The post This Serbian Truck Carries A Truly Massive Mortar appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 27U.S. military says 5 killed by strike on alleged drug boat in eastern PacificThe U.S. military said it attacked a boat it accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, killing five people, as the Trump administration continues…Japan Today
MilitaryOct 27U.S. Intel Confirms This Is China’s Secret SpaceplaneThe Chinese spaceplane design is unsurprisingly very similar to the U.S. Space Force's history-making X-37B. The post U.S. Intel Confirms This Is China’s Secret Spaceplane (Updated) appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 27Pentagon funding a naval training facility in EcuadorThe Pentagon is funding a naval training facility in Ecuador’s largest city as the United States deepens its security cooperation with the South American nation in a broader push to combat drug cartels on the continent, two U.S. officials familiar with the efforts told The Hill. Virginia-based contractor Culmen International secured a contract to help…The Hill
MilitaryOct 275 things to watch out for in 2027 US defence bill aimed at countering ChinaThe 2027 US defence bill, covering more than US$1 trillion in proposed defence spending, will be one of the most closely watched pieces of legislation when Congress returns after the midterm elections, with efforts to counter China running through nearly every corner of the text. The US House of Representatives passed its version of the bill, known as the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), in July. The bill faces a tougher path in the US Senate, where a July procedural vote to begin...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 27China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIAThe Defense Intelligence Agency’s third iteration of its unclassified report on space threats also includes a never-before released image of China’sBreaking Defense
MilitaryOct 27Marine Corps fast-tracks AI-powered ultrasounds, blood coolers to battlefieldThe Marine Corps is accelerating the acquisition processes for two new devices, a portable smart ultrasound and a blood refrigerator, that promise to keep troops alive for longer at triage points.Military Times
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