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24 October

RTX Reports Loss on Engine Issue, But Boosts Share Buybacks

Aviation and defense giant RTX reported a loss on hefty costs tied to an engine quality control problem as it boosted its share repurchase program.

24 October

Three soldiers in camo uniform test out a hihg-frequency device. They are huddled together in the middle of the frame.

Juster Domingo

Australia Taps Mitsubishi for Military Laser Development

Australia has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi to develop laser technology to enhance surveillance and survivability of defense platforms.

24 October

Joe Saballa

US OKs $1.6B Tri-Nation Missile Sales to UK, Finland, Lithuania

The US government has approved a potential $1.6 billion foreign military sale of missile systems to the UK, Finland, and Lithuania.

24 October

Staff Writer With AFP

France Announces Sale of Defensive Weapons to Armenia

France announced the sale of defensive equipment to Armenia as Azerbaijan launched military drills with its ally Turkey.

23 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Germany Plans Israeli Rocket Artillery to Replace MARS MLRS Sent to Ukraine

The German military is planning to replace its five MARS II Multiple Launch Rocket Systems sent to Ukraine with the Israeli Precise and Universal Launching System.

23 October

Inder Singh Bisht

Pentagon to Restock Arms Depots for Israel Initially Meant for Ukraine

The Pentagon has agreed to an Israeli request to restock its arms depots in Israel as the country gears up for a ground invasion in Gaza.

20 October

A soldier is seen in the center of the image carrying a Saab Carl-Gustaf Rifle on his shoulder. The background is tinted with green light, making the soldier cast a shadow on most of the image's right.

Juster Domingo

Japan Buys 300 Carl-Gustaf Rifles From Saab

Japan has ordered 300 Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifles from arms manufacturer Saab.

20 October

Three tanks, facing left, all have its main gun pointed upwards at a 45-degree angle. The rightmost tank, which is also closest, is in the process of firing ammunition. Smoke is seen shooting out of the gun, with the blurred ammunition in front.

Juster Domingo

Italy’s Budget Outlines Massive Defense Upgrades

Italy will boost its military with new tanks, drones, and anti-ship weapons, increasing its defense procurement budget by 43 percent by 2025.

20 October

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Nuclear Weapons Only Intended for ‘Self-Defense’

Beijing stressed its nuclear program was only intended for self-defense, insisting nations had nothing to fear as long as they did not threaten China.

20 October