2026 • The Defense Post

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9 October

Land

Cottonmouth ARV: The Amphibious Scout Built for the Marines’ Next Battlefield

The Cottonmouth ARV was conceived as a mobile reconnaissance hub, integrating sensors, communications, and unmanned systems into a single amphibious platform. This guide explores the technologies and operational concepts behind the prototype.

9 October

Sea

The JS Shōgei (SS-519) Taigei-class attack submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Mitsubishi Debuts Japan’s Seventh Taigei Attack Submarine

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has launched the seventh Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at its shipyard in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture.

9 October

Air

Eighteen U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles from Kadena Air Base are parked on the ramp, July 9, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The F-15s evacuated due to Typhoon Maria. This is the most aircraft to ever evacuate to Yokota AB from Kadena AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Oaskabe)

Rojoef Manuel

US F-15 Jets to Receive Engine Maintenance Tech From StandardAero

The US Air Force has contracted StandardAero to deploy its Maintenance Insight predictive analytics tool in support of the F100-220 engines powering more than 175 F-15 combat aircraft.

9 October

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Indonesia Forms Six New Regional Commands, Raises Civic Oversight Concerns

Indonesia has inaugurated six regional military commands to expand its armed forces’ administrative reach, while drawing scrutiny from civil society groups over potential military encroachment into civilian governance.

9 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo DRS Wraps Up Thermal Sight Supply, Training for Australian Snipers

Leonardo DRS has finalized deliveries and training for its INOD Block III thermal weapon sights distributed to the Australian Army as part of a deal signed in 2022.

9 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Reviews Arms Rules as Ukraine Requests Patriot Interceptors

Japan is preparing to reopen internal government discussions on the direct supply or sale of defense equipment to Ukraine, including interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense system.

9 October

War

Troops march on parade during an oath-of-allegiance ceremony, presided over by army chief Gen Narongpan Jitkaewthae, to mark Royal Thai Armed Forces Day on 18 January 2023 at the armys Cavalry Centre in Saraburi. Some 2,846 soldiers took part in the parade.

Rojoef Manuel

Thailand OKs Emergency Military Funding Amid Raised Border Vigilance

Thailand has approved $104.4 million in emergency defense funding to replenish military equipment, repair combat-damaged gear, and reinforce defenses along the Cambodian border.

9 October

Air