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16 October

Land

Ukraine to Procure Upgraded Body Armor for Soldiers

The Ukrainian government has approved the procurement of new modular body armor designed to provide enhanced protection for personnel.

16 October

Commentary

Houthi fighters guard a pro-rebel gathering in Sanaa on September 27, 2018

Kevin Donegan and Sarah Havdala

Disrupting the Iran-Houthi Supply Line

US efforts to respond to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have failed because they target the symptoms instead of the source

16 October

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Sends More Military Vehicles to Ukraine

Japan has shipped another batch of military vehicles to Ukraine, adding 30 more units as part of its ongoing support program for the country’s defense efforts amid the Russian invasion.

16 October

Europe

A soldier of the artillery crew of the Rifle Battalion special unit of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in the Zaporizhzhia region performs a combat mission using a portable rocket launcher ''Partizan'' in the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukraine

Giulia Bernacchi

Kyiv Says 1,076 Cubans Deployed With Russia in Ukraine, 96 Presumed Dead

At least 1,076 Cuban nationals have fought or are currently fighting for Russia in Ukraine, 96 of them are missing and presumed dead.

16 October

Sea

Giulia Bernacchi

UK’s New Astute-Class Submarine HMS Agamemnon Makes Maiden Dive

The Royal Navy submarine HMS Agamemnon has completed its maiden dive at BAE Systems’ submarine shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, England.

16 October

Nuclear

Rojoef Manuel

US Army to Power Bases With Small Nuclear Reactors by 2028

The US Army is rolling out a plan to install small nuclear reactors at military bases across the country by 2028 in an effort to secure round-the-clock power and reduce reliance on traditional fuels.

16 October

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Auterion Wraps Up Artemis Long-Range Drone Under DIU Project

Auterion has completed development of the Artemis long-range strike drone under a US Defense Innovation Unit initiative.

16 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office

Rojoef Manuel

AeroVironment, GrandSKY to Launch ‘Limited’ Golden Dome Drone Shield at Grand Forks AFB

AeroVironment is teaming up with GrandSKY to install “Limited Area Defense” anti-drone technology at Grand Forks Air Force Base in support of the “Golden Dome for America” defense initiative.

16 October

Technology

A DJI Phantom drone stands ready for reconnaissance during Remagen Ready 24-1, on Fort Cavazos, Texas, 31, Oct. 2023. Remagen Ready 24-1 is an 11-day training exercise focused on Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) with the division as unit of action. LSCO requires team cohesion to properly execute multi-domain operations across warfighting functions. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jacob Nunnenkamp)

Rojoef Manuel

AI, Drones Take Command in Taiwan’s Next Defense Upgrade

Taiwan’s military is gearing up to roll out AI and new UAS technology next year as part of a push to modernize its defenses and keep pace with fast-changing threats.

16 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion