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8 October

The Abukuma-class destroyer escort Oyodo (DE-231) enters Maizuru Base.

Philippine Navy Eyes Three of Six Japanese Destroyer Escorts

The Philippine Navy (PN) is seeking to acquire three of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to enhance joint interoperability and strengthen its maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China.

8 October

Americas

Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) prototype systems.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Taps General Dynamics for Modular Systems to Boost Vehicle Adaptability

The US Army has tapped General Dynamics to develop modular computing and communications systems to make battlefield vehicles more adaptable.

8 October

Terrorism

Young demonstrators shout slogans and hold flares during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar on July 25, 2022. Myanmars military junta on July 25, 2022, reported the execution of four political prisoners in the countrys first death sentences carried out in over 30 years. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto) (Photo by NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Junta Strike Kills Dozens at Festival Protest: Residents

A Myanmar military strike on a festival event and protest killed 40 people.

8 October

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine and Russia Exchange Attacks, Five Dead

Ukraine and Russia launched attacks on each other's territory, leaving at least five people dead, authorities on the two sides said.

8 October

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Unusual Machines to Supply Components for Red Cat’s FANG Drones

Unusual Machines has received an $800,000 order from Red Cat to supply components for the company’s FANG first-person view drones.

8 October

Middle East

US podcaster Ben Shapiro interviews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Dismisses Israel’s Missile Concern as ‘Imaginary Threat’

Iran dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's warnings over its missile program as fabricated, after he alleged the Islamic republic was developing rockets capable of reaching US cities.

8 October

Americas

Members of the 8th Infantry Regiment Illinois National Guard Association ride in Illinois National Guard vehicles during the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2023. The association was started by Illinois Army National Guard Veterans dedicated to keeping the history of the Illinois National Guard's all-Black 8th Infantry Regiment alive. The association gives thousands of dollars worth of scholarships to deserving local high school seniors each year. Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, the Assistant Adjutant General - Army of the Illinois National Guard and Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard, served as the Grand Marshal of the Chicago Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2023. Boyd grew up on the South Side of Chicago and is the highest-ranking officer of color in the history of the Illinois National Guard.

Staff Writer With AFP

On Trump’s Orders, 200 Troops From Texas Arrive in Illinois

Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned deployment in Chicago that is strongly opposed by local Democratic officials.

7 October

Americas

The IBCS' Engagement Operation Center, a primary data process and communication component of the system.

Christine Casimiro

US Army Integrated Battle Command System Scores Dual Missile Kill in Test

The US Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) successfully intercepted missile threats during a flight test at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

7 October

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

AI Gives India 94% Precision Edge in Operation Sindoor: Report

Using AI and decades of battlefield data, the Indian Army reportedly achieved a more than 94 percent accuracy in identifying and targeting Pakistani military assets during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.

7 October

Business