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29 October

President Donald Trump rides an aircraft elevator aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during a presidential visit while moored pierside on Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 28, 2025. During his visit, President Donald Trump met with U.S. and Japanese leaders, coined Sailors, and addressed the ship’s crew. George Washington is the U.S. Navy’s premier forward-deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest numbered fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Roselia Garcia)

Trump Approves First Missiles for Japan’s F-35 Jets, Deliveries Start This Week

US President Donald Trump said he has greenlit the first batch of missiles for Japan’s F-35 fighter jets, confirming the weapons will arrive this week, earlier than planned.

29 October

Christine Casimiro

US Army Orders Saab Giraffe 1X Radars

The US Army has awarded Swedish defense firm Saab an approximately $46-million contract for an undisclosed number of Giraffe 1X radars.

29 October

Staff Writer With AFP

US Kills 14 in Strikes on Alleged Pacific Drug Boats

The US killed 14 people in strikes destroying four alleged drug-smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, Defense Secretary Hegseth said.

28 October

Jodesz Gavilan

Lockheed Martin to Expand Missile Production to Meet Global Demand

Lockheed Martin is scaling up production of its combat-proven missile systems and reinforcing its global supply chain amid record demand.

28 October

US Navy’s third Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the future USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) built by HII

Giulia Bernacchi

HII, Hyundai to Collaborate on Ship Construction, Expand US Capacity

HII and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to collaborate on commercial and military ship construction.

28 October

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

XTI and Valkyrie Launch Vanguard Platform to Power AI-Driven VTOL Flight

Vanguard is a new AI-driven technology platform developed by XTI Aerospace and Valkyrie Sciences to enhance performance and autonomy in the TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft.

28 October

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 30 aircraft from the 80th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over South Korea during a training mission on Jan. 9, 2008. The squadron will be upgrading to F-16 Block 40 aircraft under the common configuration implementation program, which increases mission capability and combat readiness by utilizing newer airframes and avionics. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton T. Burris, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Korean Air, Lockheed Martin to Maintain US Military Aircraft in Asia

Korean Air has signed a partnership framework with Lockheed Martin to maintain and repair American military aircraft stationed across the Indo-Pacific.

28 October