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MilitaryOct 13Could Pakistan’s Chinese-made weapons help protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks?Chinese-Pakistani fighter jets and a China-made air-defence system reportedly deployed to Saudi Arabia could be brought into action following Pakistan’s renewed pledge to defend the kingdom after deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that Islamabad would cooperate with Riyadh “in every possible way” under their defence agreements, after Houthi strikes on the Saudi capital’s main airport the previous day killed at least 13 people and wounded...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 13Why Pakistan Tested an Extended Range Version of the Fatah-IVPakistan is likely looking to counter the Indian Air Force’s future strategy of launching air-launched missiles from standoff ranges.The Diplomat
MilitaryOct 13Teledyne FLIR Defense releases new compact counter-UAS radar“The Ranger R10-3DX gives operators an affordable, compact, and highly capable radar solution that delivers the early warning and tracking performance needed to counter evolving drone threats,” Rob Tarantino, senior vice president of Surveillance at Teledyne FLIR Defense, said.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 13U.K. intelligence chief warns Iran is shifting plots to ‘harder targets’Washington Post World
MilitaryOct 13From requirement-driven to market-ready: Rethinking how defense technology reaches the warfighter[Sponsored] As threats continue to evolve, speed will increasingly depend on what is already available when the need emerges.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 13NAF Plane Crash: Senate, Reps To Probe Air Force Aircraft MaintenanceThe resolution followed a motion sponsored by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Air Force, Sen. Osita Ngwu, who raised concerns over recurring military aircraft accidents and the need to strengthen aviation safety. The post NAF Plane Crash: Senate, Reps To Probe Air Force Aircraft Maintenance appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
MilitaryOct 13Drones Are Creating New Opportunities For The U.S. Army To Deceive Its EnemiesDeception and guile are emerging as primary tasks for uncrewed platforms in the Army's new concept of operations. The post Drones Are Creating New Opportunities For The U.S. Army To Deceive Its Enemies appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 13US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their militaryForeign nationals seeking opportunities to serve in a foreign military can apply to join the armed forces of several countries, although eligibility depends on nationality, immigration status, military experience and the recruitment programme available. The post US, Canada, 8 other countries that allow Nigerians, other foreigners join their military appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 13Critics warn of espionage risks as Slovakia restores military-diplomatic representation with RussiaSlovakia is restoring military-diplomatic relations with Russia for the first time since 2022. The government has defended the move but critics warn of espionage risks and further damage to trust within NATO.DW News [en]
MilitaryOct 13Iran reportedly fortifies nuclear sites as it prepares for possible U.S. strikes after midtermsCNBC
MilitaryOct 13Army to take a (cautious) step toward employing AI agents to defend networks: OfficialThe Army is making its first awards under Project Griffin, which eventually envisions AI prowling networks for malicious activity.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 13Europe must switch to 'war-mode' defence production, Polish defence minister saysPolish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said that Europe must accelerate the production of ammunition and weapons to match Russia’s pace, warning that failure to do so would negatively impact Europe.EuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 13Plateau – Troops arrest arms fabricator, three suspected gunrunnersTroops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested an alleged illegal arms fabricator and three suspected gunrunners during coordinated covert operations in Mangu and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The post Plateau – Troops arrest arms fabricator, three suspected gunrunners appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 13Kwara donates 25 Hilux vans to police amid security concernsGovernor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the donation was the first phase of a plan to provide about 100 vehicles to security agencies. The post Kwara donates 25 Hilux vans to police amid security concerns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MilitaryOct 13China’s Zhuhai air show to feature first-ever dedicated naval equipment displayIn a first, China’s largest air show will feature a dedicated naval equipment exhibition area, showcasing active-duty hardware in service with the country’s navy, as this year marks the event’s 30th anniversary, the organisers said. The biennial China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai air show, displays China’s civilian and military aircraft for international buyers, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees. A number of China’s aircraft have debuted at the...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 13Ground Self-Defense Force member who sold bank account suspended; 'Used for scholarship repayment and entertainment expenses'A Ground Self-Defense Force member has been suspended for selling their bank account, which they claimed was done to repay a scholarship and cover entertainment expenses.Asahi Shimbun
MilitaryOct 13Japan, US review military liberty policies after Okinawa killingJapanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that officials were reviewing the off-base code of conduct for US troops in Japan following the alleged killing of an Okinawan woman by a US marine. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-runs and drunk driving by US military personnel have long triggered protests on the southern Japanese island, which has for years urged other regions in the country to share the burden of hosting US troops. “We plan to hold discussions including...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 13North Korea’s new missile museum: part shrine, part arms bazaarNorth Korea now has a museum for its bombs. The National Defence Revolution Museum, which opened on Sunday, is the country’s first dedicated exclusively to military hardware, from rifles to intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Observers say it is also intended to send a message to Washington and Seoul, serve as a permanent showroom for the North’s arms exports and visibly enshrine its nuclear programme as an irreversible part of state policy. Third-generation ruler Kim Jong-un cut the...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 13Building an Arsenal That Survives the Tenth SalvoAmerica faces a well-defined industrial base problem. Whether it’s a hypothetical Taiwan invasion wargame run two dozen times, the current Iranian conflict, or the Russo-Ukrainian War, the same result repeats: Magazines of key weapons such as cruise missile systems and interceptors empty within days, weeks, or months, and the current industrial base takes years to replenish them. Part of that shortfall results from the analog way in which missile structures are designed, tooled, and sourced, which locks the entire supply chain into rigid, design-specific schedules.The first salvo dependsWar on the Rocks
MilitaryOct 13The United States Has an Industrial Problem in the Indo-PacificA central part of the deterrence questionThe Diplomat
MilitaryOct 13After sending troops to the border, the US Army shows more calm on the Rio GrandeEl Ejército de EE.UU. refuerza la frontera sur con más tropas para enfrentar la actividad de cárteles, en colaboración con México. La seguridad se intensifica en Roma, Texas, un antiguo punto crítico de cruces ilegales.Mientras algunos ven el despliegue como una estrategia política, las restricciones al asilo han reducido los cruces. A pesar de las críticas, el gobierno de Trump mantiene la seguridad fronteriza como prioridad.Clarín
MilitaryOct 13Europe Today: NATO warns Russia amid escalating hybrid attacks from MoscowEuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 13Systems to counter missiles and drones take centre stage at US defence expoAs missiles and drones take a bigger role in modern warfare, major defence contractors gathered in Washington this week to showcase their latest advances in the technologies – and systems to counter them. The three-day Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, which opened on Monday, is one of the largest ground-based weapons shows in the US. This year there was a strong emphasis on air and missile defence systems, reflecting growing concern about how to counter...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 12Nato’s top commander says alliance does not want war but is ‘ready to fight tonight’Nato’s top military commander said the alliance is “ready to fight tonight” if it is attacked, as European officials warn Russia could test Nato’s defences with increased covert attacks or a limited military incursion. European nations have in recent months faced an escalation of covert Russian activity, including an arson attack on an Estonian defence company and a failed attempt to attack a Ukrainian aircraft at a German airport. If Russia decides to attack Nato, the alliance will respond by...South China Morning Post