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9 October

Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD) simultaneously integrates short range air defense, counter-rocket artillery and mortar and counter-unmanned aerial systems missions.

Northrop Unveils AI-Powered Upgrade for Forward Area Air Defense System

Northrop Grumman has integrated an artificial intelligence feature into its Forward Area Air Defense system, enhancing counter-drone operations for the US and its allies.

9 October

Americas

Christine Casimiro

BAE Wins $92M US Navy Contract for Virginia Submarine Propulsors

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems $92 million to continue producing propulsors for the Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.

9 October

Europe

Ukrainian soldier patrolling a trench in eastern Ukraine.

Staff Writer With AFP

Coming Winter Could Be ‘Toughest’ of War for Ukraine: NATO Chief

NATO chief Rutte warned this winter could be the most difficult faced by Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022, calling for allies to ramp up arms supplies.

9 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Syria Says Seven Civilians Killed in Israel Damascus Strike

Syria said seven civilians were killed in an Israeli air strike in Damascus, that a war monitor said targeted a building used by Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Lebanon's Hezbollah.

9 October

War

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korean Soldiers ‘Highly Likely’ Killed in Ukraine: Seoul

North Korean soldiers are likely fighting in Ukraine alongside Russian troops, with some believed already killed and more expected to be sent.

9 October

Asia Pacific

Nijat Mehdiyev

Mitsubishi Launches Japan’s Fifth Taigei-Class Submarine

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Chogei submarine at its Kobe shipyard.

8 October

Commentary

Aaron Pluto

It’s Time for the US Military to Prioritize Spectrum Policy

While safeguarding naval and air fleets is undeniably critical, the nature of modern warfare demands a shift in the Pentagon’s approach to electromagnetic warfare.

8 October

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Market Attack Kills at Least 10 Civilians

Suspected jihadists killed at least 10 civilians at the weekend at a market in the north of Burkina Faso, security officials and locals said.

8 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Israel Army Says Dismantled Hezbollah Tunnel That Crossed Into Israel

Israel said its forces dismantled a Hezbollah tunnel that crossed into the country's territory, as its troops continued to carry out ground operations in southern Lebanon.

8 October

Air