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30 October

UN Agrees to Wind Down Somalia Mission Over Next Two Years

The UN Security Council voted to begin a two-year withdrawal of its political mission in Somalia, which has been in the east African country for more than a decade.

30 October

Middle East

Iranians lift up a flag and the mock-up of a missile during a celebration following Iran's missiles and drones attack on Israel, on April 15 2024, at Palestine square in central Tehran

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Says Missile Production Unaffected by Israel Strikes

Iran said on Wednesday that its production of missiles remained intact, following Israeli air strikes targeting military facilities last week.

30 October

Europe

German Baden-Wurttemberg-class frigate 'Rheinland Pfalz'

Staff Writer With AFP

German Warships Avoid Red Sea Citing Houthi Threat

Two German naval ships are avoiding the Red Sea, where Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked passing maritime traffic, and are instead sailing around Africa, the defense ministry said.

30 October

Asia Pacific

The United States Army launches an M142 HIMARS rocket during the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise as part of Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Launches Plan to Build Long-Range Guided Missiles

Australia will ramp up missile manufacturing under a plan unveiled by a top defense official, who said bolstering weapons stockpiles would help keep would-be foes at bay.

30 October

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

American Strikes Killed Up to 35 Jihadists in Syria: US Military

American air strikes killed up to 35 Islamic State group members in Syria earlier this week, the US military said.

30 October

War

Inder Singh Bisht

UK, Germany to Arm Ukraine’s Sea King Helicopters With Latest Missiles

The UK and Germany will arm Ukraine’s Sea King helicopters with modern missiles for greater offensive capability.

30 October

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Damen Naval Contracts Dutch Firm for ASW Frigate Fuel Oil Separators

Damen Naval has contracted Alfa Laval to deliver fuel oil separators for the anti-submarine warfare frigates of the Dutch and Belgian Navy.

30 October

Europe

Polish President Andrzej Duda with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in a press conference during Duda's official visit to South Korea

Christine Casimiro

Poland Not Transferring South Korean Weapons to Ukraine: President

Polish President Andrzej Duda has said that the South Korean weapons the country acquired will serve Poland’s defense and not Ukraine’s, Polish media RMF24 reported.

30 October

Arms