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Oct- 2023 -

9 October

Members of the Kosovo Security Force Hazardous Materials Company discover clues that lead to a planted, homemade explosive device in a training scenario in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 21, 2023. The KSF worked with the 71st Civil Support Team, Iowa National Guard for a week long opportunity to work alongside the Des Moines Fire Department to find hazardous materials. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Rachel I. White)

US National Guard, Kosovo Security Forces Train Hazardous Material Ops

The US National Guard has trained with Kosovo Security Forces in Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, to upskill on hazardous material operations.

2 October

Vice Admiral Karl Thomas, Commander of the US 7th Fleet and Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr, Flag Officer in Command of Philippine Navy Exercise Scheduling SAMASAMA 2023, shake hands during the opening ceremony of Exercise SAMASAMA 2023, the annual bilateral navy-to-navy exercise between the Philippines and US at Philippine Navy Headquarters in Manila

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Philippines Begin Annual Drills

The United States and the Philippines launched annual joint naval war games, days after the latest diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing.

2 October

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, supporting 3rd Infantry Division, demonstrate M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) operations to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Estonia allies during a live-fire exercise at Estonian Central Training Area, Estonia, Sept. 27, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cesar Salazar Jr.)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army, NATO Battle Group Demonstrate HIMARS in Estonia

The US Army and NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group have conducted a live-fire demonstration of the M142 HIMARS in Estonia.

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29 September

A US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle taxis as another F-15E during a no-notice agile combat employment exercise

Juster Domingo

USAF Conducts No-Notice Combat Employment Exercise in Japan

The US Air Force has conducted a no-notice agile combat employment exercise at Kadena Air Base in Japan to test the base's ability to quickly mobilize units.

28 September

Crew members of China’s South Sea Fleet taking part in a drill in the Paracel Islands

Staff Writer With AFP

China, Saudi Arabia to Hold Joint Naval Drills Next Month: Beijing

China and Saudi Arabia will hold their second-ever joint naval drills next month, Beijing's defense ministry announced.

27 September

Three uniformed personnel from the New Zealand Defence Force huddle in front of a computer screen displaying programs most likely used for cyber defense purposes. An officer, with their back turned, is on the background. A keyboard, mouse, and laptop are on the computer desk, alongside a piece of paper with a bar graph printed on it.

Juster Domingo

New Zealand Bolsters Cybersecurity in US Defense Exercise

The New Zealand Defence Force has tested its cybersecurity capabilities and cyber threat preparedness in a US-led exercise.

22 September

Thirteen uniformed personnel from different units converse during a NATO maritime exercise. A white unmanned helicopter drone is on the foreground, with the words "Alpha Unmanned Systems" painted on its body and "A900" on its tail. The sea and sky is visible on the background.

Juster Domingo

NATO Exercises in Portugal Focus on Unmanned Maritime Systems

NATO has led two “operational experimentation exercises” in Portugal focused on autonomous underwater vehicles and maritime technologies.

22 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran’s Quds Force Chief in Syria to Oversee Joint Drill

The head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force has visited Syria to oversee a joint military drill, media outlets in the Islamic republic said.

20 September

An F-35A Lightning II of the Australian Defence Force is seen mid-flight. Clouds are seen in the background, in the same elevation as the aircraft.

Juster Domingo

Australia Deploys F-35As to Indonesia for Air Combat Exercise

Australia has deployed six F-35A Lightning II jets to Indonesia for the first time as part of an exercise.

19 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Indonesia Hosts First-Ever ASEAN Military Drills

Militaries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations began their first-ever joint exercises in Indonesia, with a Myanmar representative present despite the bloc's ban on its junta leaders.

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