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25 October

A rendering of a Skynet satellite in space. On the left, the satellite is seen hovering above Earth, which is seen on the right.

Airbus, Northrop Team Up for UK Military Satellite Program

Airbus and Northrop Grumman are partnering to develop updated military satellite communications for the UK's SKYNET program.

25 October

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Says Russia Now Using Evolved Tactics Including Tunnels, Robotics

The Ukrainian military claims that Russian forces have adopted new battlefield tactics to gain inroads on the frontline and seize more territory.

24 October

A UK Protector RG Mk 1 drone is seen on a runway, seemingly moments before takeoff.

Juster Domingo

UK Royal Air Force Receives First Protector Drone

The UK Royal Air Force has received its first Protector RG Mk 1 drone at Waddington Air Base following its assembly by the RAF's 31 Squadron.

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

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan Submits Sweden’s NATO Bid to Turkish Parliament

President Erdogan of Turkey officially submitted Sweden's NATO membership application to parliament, bringing closer the possible end of a 17-month diplomatic standoff.

23 October