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2 November

A Ukrainian artilleryman carries a 155 mm shell to fire a M777 howitzer toward Russian positions near Avdiivka in the Donetsk region

Ukraine Says Russian Attacks Easing Around Avdiivka

Ukraine said that Russian assaults on the nearly encircled eastern town of Avdiivka had eased after a push by Moscow's forces to capture the industrial hub.

1 November

The new Nigerian Navy offshore patrol vessel, P203, is seen in a shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey. A rope of balloons decorate its deck's perimeter and a sign that says "LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF NIGERIAN ARMY HE 76M OFFSHORE PATROL VESSEL NO. 1 (P203)" is seen erected on the ground. The ship's grey hull has the name P203 painted in black, on the left.

Juster Domingo

Turkish Shipyard Launches Nigerian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel

Turkey's Dearsan Shipyard has launched the first of two offshore patrol vessels constructed for the Nigerian Navy.

1 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Switzerland Procures Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missiles

The US and Switzerland have signed an agreement for the purchase of Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles.

1 November

Inder Singh Bisht

Ukraine Testing AI-Controlled Gun Turret for Trench Warfare

The Ukrainian military has tested an artificial intelligence-based remote-controlled turret that can identify targets and fire bullets at it.

1 November

Staff Writer With AFP

N. Korea Sends Russia Artillery Rounds for Satellite Advice: Seoul

North Korea has provided Russia with over one million artillery rounds to use in Ukraine with Pyongyang appearing to receive advice on satellite technology in return, a South Korean lawmaker said.

1 November

Vessels take part in maritime and beach landing data collection exercise

Juster Domingo

UK Conducts AI-Boosting Beach Landing Exercise

The UK has conducted a large-scale maritime and beach-landing exercise to develop new artificial intelligence technologies for the Ministry of Defence.

1 November

Joe Saballa

Norway Partners With RTX, Kongsberg to Upgrade NASAMS Air Defense System

Norway has signed a collaborative agreement with RTX and Kongsberg to further enhance the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.

1 November

Joe Saballa

Ukraine to Launch ‘Smart Mobilization’ Project for Military

Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Ministry has announced plans to launch a “smart mobilization” project to focus on the recruitment of military specialists.

1 November