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Military2d agoU.S. Military Strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island In What U.S. Officials Call A Defensive MeasureNYT US
MilitaryBreaking2d agoUS carries out defensive airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island: OfficialsABC News
Military2d agoCzech PM outlines army priorities for coming yearsThe priorities for developing the Czech Armed Forces are increasing troop numbers and strengthening air defence.Ukrinform [en]
MilitaryBreaking2d agoUS has conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says - AP NewsAP News
Military2d agoHegseth announces pathway for troops to become military chaplainsarmytimes.com · United States
Military2d agoU.S. military carries out limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, U.S. officials sayThe strikes, which appeared to be limited as opposed to a full return to hostilities, came on the eve of crucial American midterm elections.NBC News
Military2d agoBritish troops will be allowed to fire at Russian forces if attacked during multinational missionSky News World
Military2d agoWhat role with the US military take at the polls?Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  What role with the US military take at the polls? National Guard members in at least seven states will have some form of a role around Tuesday’s highly charged midterm elections. © Natasha Kaiser As Americans…The Hill
Military2d agoThousands of European troops to rehearse Ukraine deployment in event of peaceWestern officials stress that any force sent to Ukraine would not take part in any offensive operations.BBC World
Military2d agoBritish troops to join major military exercise preparing for Ukraine peaceThe drill will simulate moving troops and supplies such as food and fuel, and was agreed at a Coalition of the Willing summit in JulyThe Independent World
Military2d agoNorth Korea’s low-cost drone push exposes South Korea’s red tape trapNorth Korea is rapidly advancing its drone warfare capabilities by drawing lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, even as South Korea’s efforts to keep pace remain bogged down by procurement delays and bureaucratic red tape, observers warn. They also caution that cryptocurrency theft has become a crucial source of funding for Pyongyang’s weapons programmes, following US Federal Bureau of Investigation allegations that North Korean state-backed hackers stole more than US$6 billion from Binance, the...South China Morning Post
Military2d agoIn Poland, the 'Coalition of the Willing' holds first large-scale military exerciseThe Koalicja exercise is set to take place in Nowa Deba, in southeastern Poland, from November 9 to 22. Nearly 2,800 soldiers, mostly French, are expected to be deployed to test the alliance's ability to mobilize in the event of a ceasefire in Ukraine.Le Monde [en]
Military2d agoOpenAI hires former US Army secretary as military seeks to expand AI useDan Driscoll to join the start-up as senior counsellor for national security modernisationFinancial Times
Military2d agoHegseth announces pathway for troops to become military chaplainsThe Chaplain In-Service Procurement Program is designed to develop chaplains from within the ranks.Military Times
Military2d agoIntelligence reveals details of Russian Gerbera-2 drone with range of up to 1,200 kmThe Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) has released information about the components of the Russian Gerbera-type unmanned aerial vehicle.Ukrinform [en]
Military2d agoMarine Corps removes extension waivers for transgender troops fighting to remain in the militaryThe U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is no longer allowing extension waivers for transgender service members whose service contract is set to expire amid their fight to remain in the military.Military Times
Military2d agoNetherlands seeks ways to speed up delivery of Patriot missiles to UkraineDutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius said that the Netherlands and its partners are exploring ways to accelerate the delivery of missiles for Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
Military2d agoLaser Weapon Now Guarding Trump’s Mar-a-Lago EstateMar-a-Lago is the latest real-world deployment for the U.S. military's growing arsenal of LOCUST counter-drone lasers. The post Counter-Drone Laser Weapon Now Guarding Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Alongside SAMs appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
Military2d agoSt. Petersburg cuts military enlistment bonus to 400,000 rubles in second reduction in a monthSt. Petersburg authorities have cut the city-funded one-time payment for people who sign contracts with the Defense Ministry to 400,000 rubles, Fontanka reported.Meduza [en]
Military2d agoUkraine won’t receive 500 newly approved U.S. Patriot missiles until at least late 2030, State Department saysUkraine could receive 500 missiles for Patriot air defense systems from the United States between the fourth quarter of 2030 and the fourth quarter of 2033, European Pravda and CNN correspondent Jennifer Hansler reported, citing a State Department representative. The department previously approved the sale.Meduza [en]
Military2d agoAir and Space Museum to unveil ‘Modern Military Aviation’ on Veterans DayThe exhibit, opening on Nov. 11, showcases over 150 aviation artifacts from the post-WWII era through the present day.Military Times
Military2d agoIndustry needs more consistent demand signal to scale UGV production: Autonomy consortium exec“I think [industry has] the challenge of understanding what the demand signal is, and then again where to put their dollars,” Warren Sponsler, the COO of NAMC, said in an interview.Breaking Defense
Military2d ago'We're going to have to, at some point, hit them with a sledgehammer': Donald Trump tempted to launch a new military campaign against IranLe Figaro International
Military2d agoUSS George Washington Sailors Vote While DeployedSailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in the Middle East, recently voted during a voting rodeo event held in the ship's library.DoD News