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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
MilitaryOct 12For NATO's top commander, 'the Alliance is unlikely to be caught by surprise'Speaking in Warsaw, General Alexus Grynkewich sought to reassure citizens of NATO countries on Monday in the face of Russian threats, stressing the continued commitment of the United States.Le Monde [en]
MilitaryOct 12The US Army is back in the jungle. Panamanians are showing soldiers the way.Panamanian service members have trained, lived — and in some cases, fought — in the jungle. Now, they are teaching U.S. service members.Defense News
MilitaryOct 12The US Army is back in the jungle. Panamanians are showing soldiers the way.Panamanian service members have trained, lived — and in some cases, fought — in the jungle. Now, they are teaching U.S. service members.Military Times
MilitaryOct 12Russia creates military neural network to operate AI-powered dronesLa neutralización de las señales de radio y GPS por la guerra electrónica obligó a ambos bandos a incorporar procesadores a bordo en sus dispositivos. Esta integración permite navegar de forma autónoma y ejecutar ataques precisos incluso bajo severas condiciones de interferencia magnética.Clarín
MilitaryOct 12$1bn military arms was never paid into private accounts – BurataiFormer Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has clarified that the one billion dollars earmarked for military arms procurement during his time was never paid into individual service accounts. The post $1bn military arms was never paid into private accounts – Buratai appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 12U.S. and NATO commander vows to thwart Moscow, warns Kyiv over refinery strikesThe mixed signals expose a split in President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia, amid strain on energy markets.Washington Post World
MilitaryOct 12Military's archbishop criticizes plan to livestream executionArchbishop for the U.S. Military Timothy Broglio said Catholic service members assigned to the firing squad that will execute the Fort Hood shooter should ask to be excused.CBS News
MilitaryOct 12PAC-3 Edge Will Be The Most Capable Patriot Interceptor EverThe new interceptor will sit at the top of the Patriot missile family and promises more range, altitude, and maneuverability against rapidly-developing threats. The post PAC-3 Edge Will Be The Most Capable Patriot Interceptor Ever appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MilitaryOct 12Catholics in US Army must not participate in firing squad, prominent archbishop saysCatholics serving in the U.S. Army should not participate in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, a prominent U.S. archbishop said.Military Times
MilitaryOct 12Catholics in US Army must not take part in firing squad, armed forces archbishop saysCatholics serving in the US Army should not take part in the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan that the Pentagon is planning to live stream on December 3, a prominent US archbishop said on Monday. In an unusually strongly worded statement, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees the spiritual care of ‌Catholic members of the US armed forces, raised a series of objections to the unprecedented plan to broadcast the execution of Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood,...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 12US military archbishop: Streamed execution threatens to ‘imitate the terrorists’Archbishop Timothy Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, on Monday said he does not approve of the Trump administration’s decision to livestream the military execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, warning that it could “imitate the terrorists.” Broglio said in a statement released by the Archdiocese for the Military…The Hill
MilitaryOct 12Twenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn techThe defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.Defense News
MilitaryOct 12Twenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn techThe defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.Military Times
MilitaryOct 12From drones to ground vehicles: Check out day 1 of AUSASights on the ground at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 12French navy intercepts and boards 'shadow fleet' ship, Macron saysEuroNews [en]
MilitaryOct 12Army sent balloon swarms to Middle East to support CENTCOM operationsThe Army gleaned a trio of observations about how those balloons operated, but it is not yet clear what path the service will pursue when it comes to stratospheric sensing capabilities, Andrew Evans said.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 12NATO says will do ‘anything and everything’ if alliance is attackedAl Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 12Between retaliation, red lines and refusal of escalation, NATO's 'theory of victory' in case of conflict with RussiaDÉCRYPTAGE - Le commandant suprême allié, le général Alexus Grynkewich a présenté lundi sa vision d’un affrontement militaire avec la Russie et la façon dont l’Alliance entendrait l’emporter.Le Figaro International
MilitaryOct 12UK: Iran 'highly likely' to be behind RAF Fairford incidentDW News [en]
MilitaryOct 12Italy eyes MBDA armaments for new Italo-Turkish droneThe Italian air force is due to acquire six of the drones, which are derived from Baykar’s TB-3 and are being assembled in Italy by LBA Systems.Defense News