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MilitaryOct 26Zelensky: Hegseth’s approval for Patriot missiles has been pending for nearly a monthUkrinform [en]
MilitaryOct 26Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment since 1973BBC World
MilitaryOct 26Algeria approves troop deployment to Niger: what is their mission?This rare move comes amid strengthened security ties between Algeria and Niamey following the thwarting of an attempted coup in Niger in August.EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 26F-16 uses "headbutt maneuver" to intercept plane near Mar-a-LagoA fighter jet intercepted a plane over Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, as President Trump cast an early ballot in Florida's midterm election.CBS News
MilitaryOct 26China’s next-generation KJ-3000 radar planes may have quietly entered productionChina may have begun limited production of its next-generation KJ-3000 airborne early warning aircraft, with satellite imagery suggesting that three possible production examples were already parked at a factory as early as April, according to an imagery analyst. If brought into service, the aircraft could help the People’s Liberation Army to detect threats, track targets and coordinate air operations across the western Pacific, including during a potential conflict over Taiwan involving US and...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 26Beyond the Pukpuk Treaty, Australia’s Strategic Footprint in PNG GrowsIn the wake of the Pukpuk Treaty, Australia and PNG continued to deepen relations with a new rotation planned, defense infrastructure investment, and expanded ADF recruitment.The Diplomat
MilitaryOct 26Russia’s 70-year-old Bear: The Tu-95 bomber that still patrols near America’s doorstepRussia's Cold War-era Tu-95MS strategic bombers have embarked on a scheduled patrol near Alaska, emphasizing the aircraft's lasting significance in long-range military operations. Designed for launching long-range cruise missiles, these bombers enable Russia to target areas while avoiding heavily defended airspace. Their continued deployment illustrates Russia's effectiveness in executing strategic missions over extensive distances and highlights its enduring long-range strike capabilities.toi · india
MilitaryOct 26Germany plans to buy Ukrainian Bars missilesGermany is preparing to buy Ukrainian-made Bars cruise missiles for its armed forces, the Financial Times reported. An agreement for the first batch is expected to be signed in the coming weeks, and Germany could order several hundred missiles if technical tests succeed.Meduza [en]
MilitaryOct 26Key European defence ministers meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine supportDefence ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK to discuss increasing military assistance to Ukraine.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 26Pentagon chief Hegseth to visit Philippines to meet US allies at Asean eventsUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to the Philippines this week to meet regional allies, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. The visit comes amid a push by Washington to tighten security ties in the Indo-Pacific ahead of an expected meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in southern China. Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has faced criticism from Democrats and some Republicans over his handling of the war against Iran, as well as concerns that the conflict could divert...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 26Army Explains Troops Encounter With Police In PlateauIt maintained that the troops’ intervention was prompted by an operational distress call and undertaken in the interest of public safety, urging the public to consider the circumstances surrounding the deployment when assessing accounts of the encounter. The post Army Explains Troops Encounter With Police In Plateau appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MilitaryOct 26Algerian upper house of parliament approves troop deployment to NigerAlgeria's Council of Nations approved the deployment during an emergency session on Sunday, while the lower house is expected to hold a session on Monday. The post Algerian upper house of parliament approves troop deployment to Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MilitaryOct 26Military clears air on troops’ clash with police personnel in Plateau“Regrettably, the interaction was characterised by a lack of cooperation from some personnel in spite of efforts to de-escalate tensions and maintain operational discipline,” he said. The post Military clears air on troops’ clash with police personnel in Plateau appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 26Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 yearsAlgeria’s parliament on Sunday approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war. Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria, and the deployment comes as Algiers and Niamey are building the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline after decades of delays.France 24 [en]
MilitaryOct 26A US base in Japan bans BYD Chinese electric cars for security reasonsKadena Air Base in Okinawa restricts access to vehicles of a Chinese brand for security reasons, according to local media. This measure follows the company's inclusion on a list of companies considered risky by Washington.Clarín
MilitaryBreakingOct 26North Korean howitzer guns spotted close to border with South KoreaSky News World
MilitaryOct 26U.S. Army Trains Apache Helicopter Pilots to Shoot DronesThe U.S. Army is training Apache pilots to shoot down drones as militaries around the world assess the efficacy of 20th-century technologies in a new era.NYT World
MilitaryOct 26Algeria’s military deployment to Niger: What’s behind the move?This will be Algeria's first foreign troop deployment in 50 years as the country shifts its military doctrine.Al Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 26NAF Burns 10m Litres Fuel On 2,900 Security Missions In 11 MonthsThe figures were contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, ahead of the first anniversary of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on October 30. The post NAF Burns 10m Litres Fuel On 2,900 Security Missions In 11 Months appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MilitaryOct 26Unmanned systems take center stage at Turkish Ateş Serbest military demonstrationThe highlight of the exercise may have been the Turkish military showing off a new drone for the first time: Turkish Aerospace Industries’ Ayaz, a turbojet-powered one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 26Elbit Systems wins $200M in Asia-Pacific airborne defense contractsElbit Systems has secured $200 million in airborne defense contracts within the Asia-Pacific region. This signifies significant military procurement and business activity in that area.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 26RFE/RL: 16 more air defense towers spotted near Putin’s Valdai residence, bringing total to about 50 — nearly half the number in Moscow and its outskirtsAt least 15 new towers appeared in October within a 50-kilometer radius (31 miles) of Vladimir Putin’s residence in Valdai, likely intended to carry Pantsir or Tor surface-to-air missile systems, RFE/RL’s Russian service reported, citing satellite images it examined.Meduza [en]
MilitaryOct 26The Navy estimated a cost of 66.1 billion dollars for a carrier-based F-22 Raptor fighter: it developed the Super Hornet for 3.3 billion dollarsEl proyecto estadounidense buscaba reemplazar al F-14 Tomcat, pero las exigencias técnicas y el presupuesto terminaron por frenarlo.La alternativa elegida entró en servicio en 1999 y permitió cubrir las necesidades de la aviación embarcada sin desarrollar un avión completamente nuevo.Clarín
MilitaryOct 26Lessons for Pentagon Procurement from the Special Operations EnterpriseAs the Pentagon races to buy hundreds of thousands of unmanned systems, acquisition professionals have turned to the special operations community to learn about how to buy commercial technologies fast. Cara Teeter, deputy assistant secretary of war for special operations analysis, resources, and capabilities, and chief technology officer for the Special Operations Forces enterprise, and Bonnie Evangelista, who leads acquisition transformation for the direct reporting portfolio manager for unmanned systems, stop by the studio. They share lessons from the competitions and marketplaces they impleWar on the Rocks
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