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MilitaryOct 27Battlefield in Kherson Region’s island area is now “transparent”, military saysThanks to technology, the battlefield in the island area of the Kherson region is now “transparent.” Attempts by Russian forces to advance and establish positions end with their destruction, while Russian troops have failed to land in Kherson’s Korabel neighborhood.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 27Two men face UK national security charges following an incident near RAF Fairford, with police suspecting Iranian state involvementDW News [en]
MilitaryOct 27European countries with the largest defense budgets name Russia their main security threat and pledge continued support for UkraineDefense ministers from the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, and France met in Paris on October 26 as members of the E5 group — the countries with the largest defense budgets — to discuss support for Ukraine ahead of winter.Meduza [en]
MilitaryOct 27Is China’s H-6K strategic bomber getting powerful jamming capabilities?A Chinese H-6K strategic bomber has been sighted with two new electronic warfare pods used for jamming, according to images circulating on social media, potentially indicating an expansion of the aircraft’s capabilities. The photos – which have not been independently verified – emerged on Saturday and show an H6-K in flight with the pods on two of its six pylons. They appear to be similar to the RKZ930 pods carried by China’s J-16D electronic warfare aircraft. The location and date of the photos...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 27Has the Shahed found a successor? The new Russian Filin missileBBC Afrique
MilitaryOct 27Qatar’s path to defence autonomyQatar needs a strategy built on national resilience and diversified security guarantees.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 27Russia builds shelters for Geran drones at Crimean airbase – photosSatellite imagery reveals Russia is constructing over 60 new shelters, revetments and mobile launch facilities for Geran strike drones at Hvardiiske airbase.pravda_uk · ukraine
MilitaryBreakingOct 27Russian sabotage network responsible for Romanian fire near weapons site, prosecutors sayThe Independent World
MilitaryOct 27Rajnath Singh calls for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ in defence, stresses advanced technologies and resilient supply chainsRajnath Singh said the next phase of self-reliance must build on the gains made over the past decade and focus on technologies that were considered difficult to develop indigenouslyThe Hindu
MilitaryOct 27Why are Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and Indonesia joining forces?A decision by Turkey, Pakistan, Qatar and Indonesia to jointly develop and produce weapons systems marks a major push to reduce reliance on Western armaments that come with political strings attached, observers say. Following the signing of the Badr memorandum of understanding in Doha on Wednesday, the four governments separately said they would work towards integrating their defence industries and supply chains to meet military needs. “By leveraging the capabilities of each country in the field...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 27Australia to host USS Colorado as first US nuclear submarine under Aukus pactThe Pentagon has assigned the USS Colorado as the first US nuclear-powered attack submarine to join a rotating force to be based in Western Australia. The 115-metre (380-foot) Virginia-class submarine, armed with land-attack missiles and sophisticated torpedoes, would sail to the new Australian base in late 2027, officials said on Tuesday. The deployment was a “significant milestone” in building up a joint US-Australia-UK deterrence in the Pacific under their Aukus defence pact, the allies said...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 27Taiwan looks to autonomous swarms to counter Beijing’s grey-zone pressureTaiwan is developing an AI-powered system to coordinate drone fleets for maritime surveillance and countering “grey-zone” activities, with researchers completing a simulation involving 20 aircraft, according to the island’s Ocean Affairs Council. The system, which is funded by the council, would allow different types of drones to autonomously divide tasks, plan routes and coordinate their movements while providing wide-area, persistent surveillance for coastguard operations. The council said on...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 27USAF Orders ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into Production, The Same Weapon It Nearly CancelledThe fortunes of the AGM-183A, which is now set to arm B-52 and B-1 bombers, have now been fully reversed. The post USAF Orders ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into Production, The Same Weapon It Nearly Cancelled appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 27What message is China sending with latest footage of ‘no-notice’ DF rocket drill?China has released footage of its troops carrying out a “no-notice” rocket launch as part of an ongoing effort by state media to showcase the People’s Liberation Army’s rapid-response capabilities. State broadcaster CCTV on Monday released a brief video showing the exercise in mountainous terrain and said it had been carried out with no advance notice given to the troops involved. No other details were provided. The footage – which is believed to show a missile from the Dongfeng (east wind)...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 26Europe's top NATO powers pledge greater defence role, reaffirm US allianceEurope's five main NATO members said on Monday they were ready to take greater responsibility for the continent's security while reaffirming the United States as an "indispensable ally". Defence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Britain pledged closer co-operation with Washington after talks in Paris on strengthening Europe's defence role.France 24 [en]
MilitaryOct 26What's In a Name: 'War' Sends Clarifying Message to Adversaries About Departmental MissionA little over a year after President Donald J. Trump rechristened the Department of Defense as the Department of War, the name change sends a clearer message to allies and adversaries alike about the department's mission, said Chief Pentagon Spokesman and Senior Advisor Sean Parnell.DoD News
MilitaryOct 26Polish Sejm Speaker: Threat from Russia is growingPolish Sejm Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty has called for Russia’s actions to be monitored on a daily basis, saying the threat from Moscow is growing, although there is no reason to panic.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 2690 Days No Help: Fortress America’s Goal To Make Bases Resilient Bastions In A CrisisCyber threats against critical infrastructure are exploding, with worries enemies could neuter U.S. military units before they even leave their garrisons. The post 90 Days No Help: Fortress America’s Goal To Make Bases Resilient Bastions In A Crisis appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 26Jordan says its military struck 'militant hideouts' in Syria after deadly church attackDW News [en]
MilitaryOct 26Death to the swivel chair: How the Army, INDOPACOM bridge comms with alliesRecent exercises suggest the service and its foreign partners are moving closer to a single-screen data system.Defense One
MilitaryOct 26USA sends 350 soldiers to Colombia for joint military exercisesAround 350 US troops will join 400 Colombians in joint exercises starting November 2, as part of rotating maneuvers. The event, SV27, organized by the Southern Command, will include cyber defense and ground security practices, strengthening Bogotá-Washington ties.Clarín
MilitaryOct 26Britain’s Final Plan To Kill Argentina’s Super Étendards Attack JetsBritain's last bid to destroy Argentina’s fleet threatening Exocet anti-ship missile-armed combat jets during the Falklands War. The post Britain’s Final Plan To Kill Argentina’s Super Étendards Attack Jets appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryBreakingOct 26Ukraine disputes Elon Musk's claim that drone strikes violated Starlink's termsAccording to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, Ukraine violated Starlink's rules. He said it used the civilian satellite internet network for an offensive drone strike. Ukrainian officials dispute the statement. Clayton Swope, deputy director of the Aerospace Security Project at CSIS, joins CBS News to discuss.CBS News
MilitaryOct 26Romania: Sabotage network directed by Russian secret service discoveredNOS Buitenland
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