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22 October

US Army Preps Autonomous Vehicle for Mine-Clearing Demo

The US Army is preparing to integrate a DARPA unmanned ground vehicle with an M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge for a live demonstration by end of October.

22 October

Americas

U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, move across a snow-filled landing zone during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center-Alaska 23-02 at Yukon Training Area, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska, March 28, 2023. With more than 8,000 participants and observers from 12 different countries, JPMRC-AK 23-02’s multinational environment helps increase Arctic proficiency throughout the Army and the joint force, in support of the nation’s, and the Army’s Arctic strategy. (U.S. Air force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

Jodesz Gavilan

Gore-Tex Offers Lightweight Insulation Jacket for US Army Program

Outerwear manufacturer Gore-Tex will submit an improved insulation jacket to the US Army as part of the Soldier Enhanced Program.

22 October

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

LG, KAI Partner on Micro-LED Flight Simulator Displays

LG Electronics and Korea Aerospace Industries are teaming up to produce next-generation flight simulator displays using micro-LED technology.

22 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A Jump 20 group 3 Unmanned Aerial System takes off during Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise (ARGMEUEX), aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17), Iwo Jima ARG (IWOARG), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, May 15, 2025. During ARGMEUEX, the 22nd MEU, aboard IWOARG shipping, conducts training in support of various mission essential tasks that enhance operational readiness and lethality as a unified IWOARG/22 MEU team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

Rojoef Manuel

South Korea Expands Drone Systems With New AeroVironment Partnership

AeroVironment and Korean Air have signed an agreement to work together on developing and producing a new type of tactical unmanned aerial system for South Korea.

22 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Could Pledge Over $133M for Multinational Force in Ukraine: Report

UK Defense Secretary Healey said that the country's contribution to a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine would exceed $133 million.

22 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Nine CH-47F Chinooks From Boeing in $461M Deal

The US Army has ordered nine new CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing under contracts worth $461 million.

22 October

Technology

A U.S. Soldier assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade acts as a simulated casualty after an opposition forces attack during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Rojoef Manuel

DARPA Seeks ‘Smart Blood’ to Boost Warfighter Endurance

DARPA has issued a solicitation for modified red blood cells that improve troop performance and survival in extreme environments.

22 October

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Outlines Procedures for Soldiers to Counter Chinese Drones

Taiwan issued new guidelines outlining how its soldiers can engage drones, amid a rise in Chinese unmanned aircraft activity near the island.

22 October

Land

Command and transport vehicle BV 206 S (Husky /Hägglund) crosses a bridge in the mountains of Afghanistan.

Rojoef Manuel

Belgium’s Cockerill to Transform 100+ Military Vehicles Into Ambulances for Ukraine

Belgian defense firm John Cockerill Defense will modify 113 military vehicles into ambulances for Ukraine as part of the country’s ongoing support amid Russia’s continued invasion.

22 October

Americas