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MilitaryOct 8Rubio defends the agreed use of Lajes and asks Portugal to buy F-35 fightersWashington assures compliance with agreements on its military presence in Portugal, while advocating for the purchase of F-35 fighters to renew the fleet. The Portuguese government is still evaluating options to replace its F-16s, considering national interest as a priority in the final decision.Clarín
MilitaryOct 8The Afghan Taliban’s Growing Drone War Against PakistanFor Pakistan, the most worrying possibility is small, relatively cheap drone systems falling into the hands of terrorist groups.The Diplomat
MilitaryOct 8Lab where Russian worker died suspected of previously developing bioweaponsCBS News
MilitaryOct 8German pilots prepare for CH‑47F fleet with US Army flight simulatorAhead of the German Air Force receiving its CH‑47F Block II Chinook fleet, its pilots are utilizing the U.S. Army's flight-simulator complex.Defense News
MilitaryOct 8German pilots prepare for CH‑47F fleet with US Army flight simulatorAhead of the German Air Force receiving its CH‑47F Block II Chinook fleet, its pilots are utilizing the U.S. Army's flight-simulator complex.Military Times
MilitaryOct 8France to start training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November, minister saysDefense News
MilitaryOct 8AI military officers could be making battlefield decisions by 2030, says former CIA chiefGen. David Petraeus said China remains the biggest challenge for the US, ahead of Russia and IranThe Independent World
MilitaryOct 8Turkey’s foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defense support, rules out offensive roleTurkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, under which an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all.Defense News
MilitaryOct 8Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in courthertsad_co_uk · united kingdom
MilitaryOct 8Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in courthuntspost_uk · united kingdom
MilitaryOct 8Navy sailor accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in courtthecomet_net · united kingdom
MilitaryOct 8South Korea test-flies its first home-grown hypersonic weaponSouth Korea flight-tested on Thursday its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon, designed to fly at least five times the speed of sound and evade missile defence systems, bringing Seoul closer to what it says could be game-changing weapons capabilities. There was no immediate response from North Korea, which last week tested its own hypersonic missile that landed in the waters near Japan. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attended the test, saying it was a major step in strengthening...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 8Did a US warship lose power while chasing a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea?The Chinese navy says it had a rare South China Sea encounter involving a foreign warship that lost power, propulsion and radar while following a People’s Liberation Army destroyer, an account that resembles incidents this year involving US Navy destroyers in the region. The incident occurred when a foreign vessel conducted aggressive close shadowing of the PLA Navy Type 055 destroyer Zunyi during routine training by the Chinese vessel, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Wednesday. The CCTV...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 8Trump's retreat: From the Persian Gulf to Great Britain, US forces are pulling backA war that aimed to demonstrate the reach of US power has now achieved the exact opposite. It is a lesson about unintended consequences.Clarín
MilitaryOct 8China Expands Its Military Reach by Building a Base in LaosThe new runway in Ban Keun is currently used by only small jets. Neighboring nations are watching warily to see if Beijing expands it for larger aircraft.NYT World
MilitaryOct 8Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km[Sponsored] The goal of such weaponization is to tie warfighter needs to the RDT&E cycle.Breaking Defense
MilitaryOct 8UK’s Burnham ‘open’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programmeGCAP pact between the UK, Italy and Japan to build a new fighter jet welcomed Canada as an ‘observer' in JulyAl Jazeera [en]
MilitaryOct 8South Korea tests its first hypersonic weaponClarín
MilitaryOct 8Ondo aircraft crash: Deceased officers are highly trained professionals — Chief of Air StaffThe Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has described the Nigerian Air Force personnel killed in Monday’s aircraft crash in Ondo State as highly trained professionals, saying the circumstances surrounding the incident would be thoroughly investigated. The post Ondo aircraft crash: Deceased officers are highly trained professionals — Chief of Air Staff appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MilitaryOct 8South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weaponThe test follows North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test. Tensions between the Koreas have increased after land mine explosions injured three South Korean soldiers near the border. North Korea denies responsibility.NPR News
MilitaryOct 8How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over TaiwanJapan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict. Keen Sword 27, which runs from October 19 to 29, will involve about 45,000 Japanese personnel, 6,100 vehicles, 40 ships and 260 aircraft, up from about 33,000 personnel, 30 ships and 250 aircraft in 2024. About 12,000 US...South China Morning Post
MilitaryOct 8USS Lincoln Set to Port in San Diego After Record DeploymentAfter a record-setting and difficult deployment to the Middle East, the USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying some 5,000 service members, will finally arrive home. The aircraft carrier that was plagued by supply shortages and low morale during its nearly year-long assignment, is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday, setting the scene for emotional family reunions. NBC’s Courtney Kube reports for TODAY from aboard the Lincoln.NBC News
MilitaryOct 8Gilat secures over $8M in additional orders from U.S. Department of WarGilat secured over $8 million in additional orders from the U.S. Department of War. This indicates ongoing business between a private company and a government defense department.Seeking Alpha Tech
MilitaryOct 8German lawmakers approve funds for eight-ship fleet of sub-hunting frigatesThe German ships will support NATO missions in the Baltic and North seas, the Atlantic and the High North, according to the announcement.Defense News
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