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26 October

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers

Spain, US to Discuss More Destroyers on Base: Foreign Minister

The US and Spain will begin negotiations to renew a 1988 bilateral pact to expand the US naval presence at the Rota naval base in southern Spain.

26 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippines Secures US Alternative to Scrapped Russian Helicopter Deal: President

The Philippine government has secured an American alternative to the Russian military helicopter deal the previous administration canceled in the wake of the Ukraine war.

25 October

Inder Singh Bisht

22 Countries Seek to Acquire Iranian Drones: Military Official

Twenty-two countries have requested to purchase Iranian drones, one of the country’s top military commanders proclaimed recently.

25 October

Inder Singh Bisht

US Considers Vietnam-Era Air Defense System for Ukraine: Report

The US is reportedly considering sending Hawk air defense systems to Ukraine to help the country defend against recent Russian drone and missile barrages.

25 October

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Poland Receives First Korean Battle Tanks, Howitzers

Two South Korean defense firms have shipped their first K2 battle tanks and K9 self-propelled howitzers to Poland.

24 October

Ukrainians fleeing Russian shelling in Irpin

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Claims Ukraine in ‘Final Stage’ of Creating ‘Dirty Bomb’

Moscow said Monday that Ukraine had nearly completed developing a "dirty bomb," after Russia's defense minister claimed Kyiv's forces were planning to deploy the weapon.

24 October

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

India to Domestically Produce Titanium Castings for BAE M777 Howitzers

BAE Systems has inked a deal with Indian PTC Industries for the indigenous manufacture of titanium castings for the 155mm M777 Ultra Lightweight Howitzer.

24 October