China Says HQ Missile Systems Intercepted Two New Missile Types in PLA Drill

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China Says PLA Air Defense Unit Intercepted Two New Missile Types in Drill China says a People's Liberation Army (PLA) air defense battalion intercepted two different types of incoming missiles simultaneously during a recent exercise, including one target that reportedly changed direction sharply during its approach. The exercise, reported by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV on November 2, involved the Shenwei…

Phoenix Defense Ventures Wins $310.5 Million HH-60W Training Contract

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Phoenix Defense Ventures LLC has received a $310.5 million U.S. Air Force task order to provide flight instruction, classroom education, simulator operations and opposing-force training for crews operating the HH-60W Jolly Green II Combat Rescue Helicopter. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center awarded the task order on October 27, 2026, under the Training Systems Acquisition IV (TSA IV) program.…

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Phoenix Defense Ventures Wins $310.5 Million HH-60W Training Contract

Phoenix Defense Ventures LLC has received a $310.5 million U.S. Air Force task order to provide flight instruction, classroom education, simulator operations and opposing-force training for crews operating the HH-60W Jolly Green II Combat Rescue…

Saab Flies Its Own AI Fighter Agents on Gripen E in BVR Combat Trials

Saab Flies Its Own AI Fighter Agents on Gripen E in BVR Combat Trials Swedish defense company Saab has flown its own artificial intelligence agents aboard the Gripen, demonstrating that software developed by the company…

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Boeing Wins $11.1 Million Contract Modification for Kuwait F/A-18 Training Support

Boeing Secures $11.1M Kuwait F/A-18 Training Contract Boeing has received an $11.14 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to provide instructor-pilot services, ground-training specialists and program support for the Kuwait Air Force's F/A-18 fighter…

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Lockheed Martin Wins $43.7 Million F-35 Reprogramming Lab Upgrade Contract

Lockheed Martin has received a $43.67 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to upgrade operating systems used by facilities and equipment that support reprogramming of the F-35 Lightning II fighter fleet. The modification, awarded…

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Saab and GA-ASI Test LoyalEye Airborne Early Warning on MQ-9B

Saab and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) have advanced their unmanned airborne early warning programme after flight testing Saab's LoyalEye radar on the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft. The test demonstrated the integrated system's ability…

Saab Names Canadian Partners for Gripen E Fighter Production

Saab has identified IMP Aerospace & Defence, CAE and Magellan Aerospace as its principal Canadian industrial partners for a proposed Gripen E fighter program, outlining how the Swedish company would organize local aircraft production, training…

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Rolls-Royce Showcases Naval Engines and Automation Systems at Euronaval 2026

Rolls-Royce is presenting a broad range of naval propulsion and ship automation technologies at Euronaval 2026 in Paris, with particular…

Saab Unveils Next-Generation 9LV Naval Combat System

Saab has introduced a next-generation version of its 9LV naval combat system, updating the architecture used to manage shipboard sensors,…

Saab Unveils CB90 CX Combat Boat With Anti-Ship and Air Defense Capabilities

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China Addresses Report on New Nuclear Submarine Missile Test

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U.S. Plans Resilient Military Bases With Independent Power and Water Systems

The U.S. Department of War is pursuing a new approach to military installation infrastructure, with plans for a prototype base capable of operating independently of civilian utilities for 30 days. The concept combines energy independence, secure communications, water resilience and improved facilities for military personnel. Dale Marks, assistant secretary of…

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Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Could Benefit Moscow More Than US Consumers

The first Russian diesel shipment bound for the United States since 2022 is heading toward the American market, but the limited volume of expected deliveries raises questions about whether President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin can meaningfully reduce fuel prices. The agreement, announced on October 9, 2026,…

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Pentagon Reports Strong Interest in Competition for Next Great American Base

The U.S. War Department has received strong interest from states and communities seeking to host the proposed Next Great American Base, a planned joint force installation intended to support the rapid deployment of U.S. military forces. Dale Marks, assistant secretary of war for energy, installations and environment, reported the nationwide…

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Pentagon Uses Department of War Name to Reinforce Message to Adversaries

The U.S. Department of War is using its name and public messaging to emphasize a more explicit focus on military strength and deterrence, according to the subject of a report published on the department's official website. The messaging raises a wider question for defense observers: how much can an institutional…

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Israel’s Military Chief Reportedly Opposed Pre-Election Strike on Iran

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly opposed proposed military action against Iran ahead of Israel's Oct. 27, 2026, election, warning that the move could trigger a wider confrontation with Tehran at a politically sensitive moment. Reports published by Israeli media on Oct. 26 said Zamir…

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Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani Officials to Meet Iran in Tehran

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Officials to Meet Iran Senior security officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, October 26, for talks on regional coordination, according to a Reuters report citing two people familiar with the matter. The planned meeting…

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IDF Chief Reportedly Resists Netanyahu Order Over Iran as Israeli Election Nears

Israel's military leadership is reportedly seeking further deliberations and formal authorization before carrying out an undisclosed operation linked to Iran, according to Israeli media reports published on October 25. The reported dispute involves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, with concerns…

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France and UK Conduct First Joint Airborne Nuclear Exercise

France and the United Kingdom have conducted their first joint exercise involving France's airborne nuclear deterrent, bringing British Royal Air Force fighters into a simulated French nuclear strike mission. The exercise, named Rummy, took place on October 20 and 21, 2026, with French Rafale fighters escorted by British Eurofighter Typhoon…

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