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3 October

Lebanese army soldiers marching during a military parade

Lebanon Army Fires at Israel in First After Soldier’s Death

Lebanon's army said it returned Israeli fire for the first time in nearly a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah after a second soldier was killed by Israeli fire in a day.

3 October

Asia Pacific

A screen monitor shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Leader Threatens Use of Nuclear Weapons if Attacked

North Korea's Kim Jong Un said his forces would use nuclear weapons "without hesitation" if Pyongyang's territory was attacked by the South and its ally the United States.

3 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden Says ‘Discussing’ Possible Israeli Strikes on Iran Oil Facilities

President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities in comments that sent oil prices spiking.

3 October

Business

A KNDS Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm is seen on a grassy and sandy area. The eight-wheeled vehicle is painted with textured green and brown camouflage. Its turret is jutting forwards from the back. In the ground, trees and bushes grow scattered.

Inder Singh Bisht

KNDS Launches Ukraine Subsidiary to Repair Heavy Guns, Make Ammo

KNDS launched its Ukrainian subsidiary in Kyiv this week to enable local firms to carry out maintenance and repair of KNDS platforms.

3 October

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Lithuania Buys ‘Smart’ Mines to Halt Russian Tanks

The Lithuanian Armed Forces has received its first batch of an autonomous anti-tank mine capable of distinguishing between enemy and friendly forces.

3 October

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves 100 Anti-Radiation Missiles for Australian Air Force

The US State Department has approved the sale of up to 100 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range for the Royal Australian Air Force.

3 October

Americas

Joe Saballa

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Opens Largest Military Engine Sustainment Facility

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has officially opened its largest sustainment site for military engines in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

3 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Hundreds of Defense Firms Flock to Philippines to Showcase Military Tech

The Philippines hosted hundreds of international defense contractors to explore their innovative offerings for the country’s ongoing military modernization program.

3 October

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