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11 October

Israeli army paratroopers march through the Israeli countryside

At Least 169 Israel Soldiers Killed in War With Hamas: Army

At least 169 Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas after its militants launched a shock cross-border attack, the army said.

11 October

Europe

Joe Saballa

Germany’s $1.5B Encrypted Army Radio Program Faces Two-Year Delay

Germany’s plan to integrate new digital encrypted radios into its military vehicles will face a two-year delay due to complexities in the deployment process.

11 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Lawmakers Want Ukraine Military Aid Cut to Focus on ‘At Risk’ Taiwan

Some US lawmakers are pushing the government to cut its military aid for Ukraine to focus on more “at risk” ally Taiwan.

11 October

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Not Proud At All:’ Japan’s Army Struggles to Recruit

A recent open day at a Japanese military base near Tokyo was a fun family outing but, despite the games and snacks, the army recruitment stand was bereft of visitors.

10 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

231006-N-HY958-1037 GULF OF OMAN (Oct. 6, 2023) An Aerovel Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicle launches from the deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) in the Gulf of Oman, in an image released Oct. 6. U.S. 5th Fleet forces recently conducted an operation integrating unmanned platforms with traditionally crewed ships and aircraft to conduct enhanced maritime security operations in the waters surrounding the Arabian Peninsula. Seven task forces falling under U.S. 5th Fleet integrated 12 different unmanned platforms with manned ships for “manned-unmanned teaming” operations tracking Iranian Navy and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) ships and small boats over several days during routine patrols in and around the Strait of Hormuz. (U.S. Navy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

US 5th Fleet Launches Drones to Monitor Arabian Peninsula Activities

The US 5th Fleet has deployed multidomain drones to the Middle East to assist crewed vessels in safeguarding the Arabian Peninsula.

10 October

Asia Pacific

Taiwan Navy frigates Ming Chuan and Feng Chia

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Leader Vows Island Will Be Democratic ‘for Generations’

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said democracy has thrived on the island despite increased Chinese pressure.

10 October

Asia Pacific

A Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft is seen flying above a body of water in the background.

Juster Domingo

Australia Aids Papua New Guinea Air Ops With C-27J Aircraft

Australian has sent a C-27J Spartan to Papua New Guinea to integrate the military transport aircraft’s capabilities with the country’s PAC-750 aircraft.

10 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Honeywell to Deliver Engines for South Korea’s Future Chinook Helicopters

Honeywell has received a contract to supply engines for South Korea’s future CH-47F Chinook helicopters.

10 October

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Says Military Support to Israel Won’t Hurt Ukraine Aid

The US decision to step up military support for Israel after the surprise assault by Hamas will not harm Washington's ability to keep arming Ukraine, its NATO envoy said.

10 October

Sea