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14 October

British Army Tests Soldiers in First-Ever Drone Wars Competition

The UK has held its first-ever “Drone Wars” competition, bringing together more than 23 teams of soldiers from armored units and engineering units across the British Army to test their drone warfare skills.

13 October

Europe

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte holds a press conference following the annual NATO Summit at Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkey on July 8, 2026.

Giulia Bernacchi

NATO’s Top General Explains How Alliance Would Counter Russian Attack

NATO’s top military commander has presented a three-stage approach to counter Russia in the event of an attack on allied territory.

13 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

EU to Establish Mission to Support Lebanon’s Military and Security Forces

The Council of the European Union approved a three-year mission to advise and train Lebanon’s armed forces and internal security services.

13 October

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

Saab, GKN Expand Gripen Engine Work as Sweden Builds Expertise

Saab and GKN Aerospace will deepen their cooperation on the Gripen E/F fighter’s engine as Sweden works to strengthen its domestic aerospace capabilities.

12 October

Europe

Lebanon, Kfarchouba, 2025-09-26. Patrol with the Indian unit of UNIFIL along the Israeli border, near the village of Kfarchouba, in southern Lebanon. UN peacekeepers have been deployed along the border with Israel since 1978. Photo by Angeline Desdevises / Hans Lucas. Liban, Kfarchouba, 2025-09-26. Patrouille avec l unite indienne de la FINUL le long de la frontiere israelienne, pres du village de Kfarchouba, dans le sud du Liban. Les casques bleus de l ONU sont deployes le long de la frontiere avec Israel depuis 1978. Photographie par Angeline Desdevises / Hans Lucas. (Photo by Angéline Desdevises / Hans Lucas via AFP)

Giulia Bernacchi

EU Backs UNIFIL Extension, Plans Training Mission for Lebanon

The European Union is backing an extension of the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon, EU foreign policy chief Kallas said.

6 October

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

European Defence Fund Draws Record 612 Proposals for $1.1B in Funding

The European Defence Fund has received a record 612 proposals competing for this year’s $1.1 billion defense research funding.

6 October

Europe

Ukraine is ready to deepen its Enhanced Partnership with the JEF.

Giulia Bernacchi

Ukraine Proposes Drone Cooperation With Joint Expeditionary Force

Ukraine has proposed expanding cooperation on drones, training, and joint weapons production with the Joint Expeditionary Force.

6 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

AXS-μ1 drone interceptor. Photo: AERIX Systems

Rojoef Manuel

KNDS Adds French Drone Interceptor to TARGAS C-UAS

European defense giant KNDS has partnered with French company AERIX Systems to manufacture the AXS-μ1, an interceptor drone designed to take down enemy unmanned aerial systems.

5 October

Sea