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MILITARYOct 2What we know and don't know about how Iran uses asymmetric warfareThe leaders of Britain and the United States have suggested that Iran played a role in two major security incidents — the arrests near a U.S.-run military base in England and the attack in the cockpit of an Israel-bound planeThe Independent World
MILITARYOct 2Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technologyBeeX, BlackSea Technologies and Vatn Systems were selected as prize winners after successfully completing a mine countermeasures modernization challenge.Military Times
MILITARYOct 2Marine Corps Achieves FY26 Recruiting Mission, Secures Strong Start for FY27Marine Corps Recruiting Command exceeded its fiscal year 2026 recruiting mission across every component and category, leading a historic, departmentwide rebound in military enlistments.DoD News
MILITARYOct 2« Our ambition is to be sovereign over the entire technological cycle »: Ukraine acquires ballistic strike capabilityDÉCRYPTAGE - L’armée ukrainienne a utilisé pour la première fois en opération un missile balistique de courte portée FP-7.Le Figaro International
MILITARYOct 2Taiwan’s First F-16 Block 70s Have Finally ArrivedThe delivery of Taiwan’s first two new Vipers kicks off a long-awaited expansion of its fighter fleet in the face of ballooning threats from mainland China. The post Taiwan’s First F-16 Block 70s Have Finally Arrived appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MILITARYOct 2Pentagon wants to add more canoe-sized drone boats to its robotic fleet after Rio Grande successSeasats' 11-foot, 340-pound Lightfish is a low-profile autonomous vessel that costs roughly $240,000 and can be launched from a boat ramp or the back of a pickup truckThe Independent World
MILITARYOct 2Air, Space forces hit recruitment goals, set higher 2027 targetsThe Department of the Air Force set larger goals for 2027 after recruiting 31,950 airmen and 730 guardians in fiscal 2026.Military Times
MILITARYOct 2Taiwan receives first F-16V fighter planes made by USTAITUNG, Taiwan — Taiwan received its first F-16V fighter jets made by the United States on Friday as the democratic island upgrades its military capabilities to deter a potential Chinese attack. The warplanes are part of an $8-billion deal for 66 F-16Vs approved during US President Donald Trump’s first term and scheduled for delivery this year. The arrival of the aircraft comes as Taiwan awaits Washington’s approval of a separate $14-billion arms package that Trump paused after Chinese objections. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force to seize it. The two F-16Vs, made by US defense contractor Lockheed Martin, touched down under a clear sky at Taiwan’s air force base in Taitung, on the island’s southeastern coast. Leader Lai Ching-te hailed “a major milestone in elevating Taiwan’s air defense capabilities,” and thanked the US for its “longstanding support.” The jets had been expected in early September after making refueling stops in Hawaii and Guam. Local media reported that the planes had turned back to Hawaii shortly after taking off for Guam. No official explanation was given. Dozens of locals, some equipped with binoculars and long-lensed cameras, gathered near the air base’s perimeter fence on Friday to watch the highly anticipated arrival of the jets. Kimi Chi, a salesman from the central city of Taichung, had traveled through the night to be able to photograph the aircraft landing in Taitung. He was philosophical about the delays, saying “good things take time.” “In terms of hardware capabilities, there will definitely be an improvement,” the 37-year-old told Agence France-Presse (AFP). “But what we are actually lacking the most right now is pilots. Of course, I hope the government can provide better additional allowances for these military pilots,” he said. Former Air Force serviceman Eric Chan, 57, marveled at the improvements made to the F-16 over the past 30 years and said the fighter jets based in Taitung will “play a very important defensive role” against China. “The threat from the CCP has always been there so we definitely need to strengthen our defense capabilities,” Chan told AFP, referring to the Chinese Communist Party. The F-16V is a fourth-generation multirole fighter and a significantly upgraded version of Taiwan’s aging F-16 A/B jets. Equipped with more advanced combat, detection and engine capabilities, the F-16V will be “a valuable addition to Taiwan’s air force in countering China’s military threat,” said Su Tzu-yun, a military expert at the Taipei-based Institute for National Defense and Security Research. ‘Negotiating chip’ The US is Taiwan’s most important security backer and biggest arms supplier. But bottlenecks have slowed delivery of critical weapons. Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo said previously it would be “challenging” for all the F-16Vs to be delivered this year, despite Lockheed Martin ramping up production. On Friday, Koo said more F-16Vs would be delivered to Taiwan “before the end of the year,” but did not say how many. “At present, I think aircraft are gradually moving through the production line, and there are also aircraft that have passed the tests,” Koo said. “As for when they will fly back, we will coordinate further with the US side.” Trump has stalled signing off on the record $14-billion weapons purchase by Taipei, calling it in May a “very good negotiating chip” in dealings with China, which raised fears that Taiwan’s security could be traded away. Experts believe approval for the package is unlikely before the Group of 20 summit in the US in December, where Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Trump are expected to meet for the fourth time this year. A US official said recently it was increasingly likely the $14-billion worth of arms, which include the Patriot air defense system, would be broken up into smaller amounts to temper China’s response.manilatimes · philippines
MILITARYOct 2'We have to close defence gaps urgently': EU Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee chief McAllisterWe sit down with David McAllister, the chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. He talks to us about the security threats facing Europe, and what defence gaps the EU urgently needs to close. For McAllister, the EU is "not at war with the Russian Federation, but we are no longer at peace with Russia". He also believes that the EU is not, as yet, capable of making sovereign decisions in certain areas of defence "because we are too dependent on US capabilities."France 24 [en]
MILITARYOct 2Hegseth announces all US troops will get 1 day off to vote in OctoberDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that all U.S. troops will get one day off in October to vote in the 2026 midterm elections. Hegseth said the stand-down order will be executed by Oct. 15 and will continue in even-numbered election years as part of a new and “apolitical” Pentagon “with all the right…The Hill
MILITARYOct 2The NIH-Pentagon deal isn’t a cash grab. It’s a rescue.As global threats move faster than ever, uniting defense capability with scientific innovation is not a luxury, it’s an imperative, argues former Pentagon official David Lasseter.Breaking Defense
MILITARYOct 2Can you hear me now? 90% of Navy unaccompanied housing now has free Wi-FiSince the rollout began in November 2025, the Navy has sought to provide free, high-speed Wi-Fi to all Navy-owned and -operated unaccompanied housing.Military Times
MILITARYOct 2Iraq celebrates departure of international coalition and last US troopsBaghdad declared October 1 a day of celebration, ending 23 years of American military presence since the March 2003 invasion. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump hailed a 'victory' for both countries.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYOct 2Putin says all weapons 'on agenda' if Russia's Kaliningrad attackedEuroNews [en]
MILITARYOct 2Pentagon clears way for anti-drone tech: Hegseth memoThe memo instructs the department to treat delays in the employment of anti-drone technology as an "operational risk."The Hill
MILITARYOct 2Taiwan’s first two F-16V fighter jets arrive to bolster defenses against ChinaThe first two of a batch of 66 new F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019 arrived in Taiwan on Friday after months of delays.Defense News
MILITARYOct 2French Air Force plans loyal wingman flight in 2028 in sovereign AI pushThe French Air Force plans to fly crewed fighter jets in collaboration with AI-powered combat drones in 2028, under project Hypairion.Defense News
MILITARYOct 2Rutte: Russia keeps testing us across Europe, but no direct military attack on NATO at presentNATO allies must be prepared for further hostile actions by Russia against the Alliance, and the response should be increased support for Ukraine.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARYOct 2Police From Three Continents Test Anti-Riot Tactics in RomaniaPolice from 19 countries attended the Carpathian Blue Shield 2026 exercise in Romania to share knowledge on how to control violent demonstrations and subdue unrest.Balkan Insight
MILITARYOct 2Navy, Raytheon ink $24.4B deal for SM-6 ‘acceleration’The deal covers at least five-years of production for an undisclosed number of missiles.Breaking Defense
MILITARYOct 2Trump says Iran is "ready to fold up" but the U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle EastA third U.S. aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East as President Trump claims that Iran is ready to surrender the war once the American midterms end. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.CBS News
MILITARYOct 2Marine Corps plans new warfighter test for future generalsFollowing Pentagon guidelines, the Marine Corps is developing and testing its own Joint Warfighter Evaluation.Military Times
MILITARYOct 2Taiwan’s New F-16s: Why They Still MatterThe Republic of China Air Force waited 20 years for these aircraft. What are they for?The Diplomat
MILITARYOct 2France and Germany lead push to keep military space powers in national handsGermany and France are among seven countries calling for the proposed European Space Shield to be rebuilt around protecting EU space systems – with military space capabilities kept national.EuroNews [en]
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