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thehindu.com | 55 min. ago NEW

Drone revolution and modern warfare

Explained | The wars in Ukraine, Lebanon and West Asia have shown how drones have become central to modern warfare; as cheap, mass-produced unmanned systems proliferate, military power is increasingly shaped by industrial scale, technological adaptation and the ability to build, deploy and counter drones

thehill.com | 1 hrs. 9 min. ago

Mullin on heat ray weapon: 'We're always evaluating technology on the border'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is "always evaluating technology on the border" after receiving a military-grade heat ray from the Pentagon. CNN reported that the heat ray, officially called the Active Denial System, emits an invisible beam of electromagnetic waves that can reach a little more...

livemint.com | 1 hrs. 34 min. ago

Nine retired generals in diplomatic roles put Pakistan army chief Asim Munir's influence under scrutiny: Report

Pakistan has appointed nine retired senior military officers among 17 non-career diplomats posted abroad, according to Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's Senate disclosure. The appointments span several regions, raising questions about selection criteria and the role of career diplomats.

ft.com | 2 hrs. 9 min. ago

Germany’s Merz warns of ‘intense’ Russian espionage after arrest

German authorities detain Ukrainian national suspected of passing on intelligence about military sites and arms manufacturers to the Kremlin

rferl.org | 4 hrs. 17 min. ago

US Accuses Russia Of 'Deliberately Reckless' Move With Military Satellite Flyby

US officials publicly accused Russia of threatening a Finnish-operated commercial satellite that provides imagery and intelligence to Ukraine and other nations, calling the move “deliberately reckless.”

rferl.org | 6 hrs. 4 min. ago

Ukraine Cuts Chinese Drone Dependence, But Critical Gaps Remain

In 2022, Ukraine relied almost entirely on Chinese components for its military drones. While that dependency has now been drastically reduced, Ukraine still relies on Beijing for essential parts that remain difficult to replace at the necessary scale and cost.

kyivpost.com | 6 hrs. 7 min. ago

NATO to Open Centralized Arms Purchases for Ukraine

Under a new partnership with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), Ukraine will be allowed to place orders for weapons, ammunition and military supplies via the alliance’s centralized procurement channels. The decision comes as the alliance’s PURL program comes under threat during the latest row between Kyiv and Washington, though it’s unclear if the new channel can provide the air defense Kyiv urgently needs as winter approaches.

koreatimes.co.kr | 6 hrs. 10 min. ago

S. Korea, US hold combined river-crossing drills

South Korea and the United States on Thursday held joint river-crossing drills aimed at enhancing interoperability as part of the annual Hoguk military exercise, the South Korean Army said. Some 540 troops from the allies took part in the drills along the Namhan River in Yeoju, about 65 kilometers southeast of Seoul.

The drills mobilized some 130 pieces of equipment, including 10 KM3 amphibious bridging vehicles, ribbon bridge systems and about 50 combat vehicles, such as K2 tanks and K21 armored vehicles. During the drills, the allied forces jointly installed and crossed a bridge spanning a 280-meter section of the river.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Kim Gyu-ha and U.S. Brig. Gen. Robert Brown, commanding general of the 2nd Infantry Division/South Korea-U.S. Combined Division, observed the drills.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 6 hrs. 18 min. ago

He left banking to revive a closed US wool mill; 12 years later, it supplies the military

A Connecticut wool mill that closed in 2013, leaving 85 workers jobless, has been revived by former investment banker Jacob Harrison Long. He bought the 475,000-square-foot factory in 2014 despite having no manufacturing experience. Twelve years later, the mill employs about 50 people and supplies fabric for US military uniforms.

Long now hopes to expand textile manufacturing across New England.

kyivindependent.com | 6 hrs. 24 min. ago

Ukrainian military intelligence reveals new Russian cruise missile 'Filin'

Some parts of the missile are apparently 3-D printed, HUR said, while the electronic component stands out for the increased share of Chinese components.

bbc.co.uk | 7 hrs. 11 min. ago

El Salvador's president threatens Haitian gangs over military hostages

Four members of the so-called Gang Suppression Force have been missing since Sunday.

kyivindependent.com | 7 hrs. 48 min. ago

Ukrainian partisans claim sabotage of military communications near major Moscow data center

"We are disabling the enemy's channels, disrupting command and control, and helping UAVs reach their targets," Atesh said.

globalnews.ca | 8 hrs. 28 min. ago

Officials to provide update on fatal fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta

Officials are set to provide an update Thursday about a devastating fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta that left four soldiers dead and dozens more injured.

defence-blog.com | 9 hrs. 47 min. ago

U.S. Air Force F-22 squadron arrives in southern Japan

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters from Alaska are operating from Tsuiki Air Base on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu as part of Keen Sword 27, the largest iteration so far of the biennial U.S.-Japan military exercise. A photo released by the U.S. military shows an F-22 from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron parked […]

defence-blog.com | 10 hrs. 27 min. ago

Ukraine faces a new Russian cruise missile called Filin

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency has published a detailed breakdown of Filin, a new Russian ground-launched cruise missile that Moscow began firing at Ukraine in late summer 2026. According to the agency, the missile combines a composite airframe and a Russian jet engine with onboard electronics built largely from American and Chinese parts.

The Main Intelligence […]

theguardian.com | 10 hrs. 43 min. ago

US military failed to notify UK police of drink-driving allegation against airman based in England

British authorities were unable to investigate case of Christopher Mooty, who went on to commit another offenceThe US military failed to notify British police of an allegation that one of its airmen had been drink-driving in Suffolk, preventing the British authorities from being able to investigate the offence.The failure broke a longstanding formal agreement with British police that enables the UK to investigate alleged illegality by US military personnel who are stationed in Britain.

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rferl.org | 10 hrs. 45 min. ago

Ukraine Still Awaiting US Answers On Starlink Restrictions As Lawmakers Demand Probe

Ukraine has yet to receive answers from the Pentagon or Elon Musk's SpaceX over restrictions on satellite communications used by its military, Kyiv's top diplomat in Washington told RFE/RL, as a growing bipartisan push for a congressional investigation intensified.

koreatimes.co.kr | 10 hrs. 49 min. ago

34 student activists convicted of illegal entry into presidential compound, US base

A court on Thursday found 34 student activists guilty of trespassing on the then presidential compound and a U.S. military base between 2022 and 2024. The Seoul Western District Court sentenced a senior leader of the Korean Progressive University Student Union (KPUSU) to a suspended four-month prison term and ordered 32 other members to pay fines ranging from 1 million won ($756) to 6 million won.

One other member received a deferred sentence of a 1 million-won fine. Two others were indicted but acquitted. The students faced multiple charges, including trespassing on a U.S. military installation in Korea in August 2022 and March 2023 to stage rallies against joint military exercises between Korea and the United States.

In January and October 2024, they attempted to illegally enter what was then the presidential compound in Seoul's Yongsan Ward to demand the resignation of then President Yoon Suk Yeol and a special counsel investigation into then first lady Kim Keon Hee. The court ruled that the defendants did not act on impulse but conspired in advance, such as by sharing picket signs wit

foreignaffairs.com | 11 hrs. 30 min. ago

A Less-Is-More Strategy for America

Barry Posen, a professor at MIT, is one of America's leading experts on international security. He argues that the United States military is breaking down because it has been overused and overextended over the last 30 years, and that the only way to repair it is for Washington to exercise much more restraint.

npr.org | 11 hrs. 38 min. ago

Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said Wednesday he had launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by gangs in Haiti.

smh.com.au | 11 hrs. 57 min. ago

‘I just give it to them straight in the chest’: Roberts-Smith has no regrets about his military career

Launching an activewear brand to help fund his legal defence, the decorated soldier has embarked on a media offensive.

kyivpost.com | 12 hrs. 3 min. ago

‘Red Line Crossed’: Germany Raises Russian Sabotage Threat to ‘Significant’ for First Time

Germany’s armed forces have raised the Russian sabotage threat to “significant,” the military’s second-highest internal alert level, after an explosives-carrying drone was found near Wunstorf air base. Berlin is strengthening site-specific security measures amid concerns over Russian hybrid warfare.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 hrs. 12 min. ago

US, Israel prepare for fresh Iran strikes as Tehran threatens with ‘Father of All Bombs’

The United States and Israel are preparing for potential military strikes against Iran after the upcoming midterm elections. Iran has announced it will reveal a new weapon called the 'Father of All Bombs' as tensions rise. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss military options recently.

Meanwhile, Iranian officials warn of severe responses if attacked, emphasizing improved missile capabilities.

scmp.com | 12 hrs. 58 min. ago

Ancient Chinese warrior queen; how to prevent osteoporosis: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. This ancient Chinese warrior queen led huge armies and stole a king’s heart Fu Hao is one of the earliest documented female military generals in history, yet relatively little is known about her.

Most of the information gathered about her life is from her tomb. 2. How to prevent osteoporosis, from training to eating...

defence-blog.com | 13 hrs. 50 min. ago

U.S. Air Force tests shipping military cargo by rocket

The U.S. Air Force has sent military-style cargo into space and back aboard a SpaceX Starfall capsule as it tests whether rockets could one day deliver supplies to troops anywhere on Earth within hours. The Air Force Research Laboratory flew its own cargo pods inside the capsule on a commercial rideshare launch from Cape Canaveral […]

thehindu.com | 14 hrs. 3 min. ago

In Israel, Eisenkot tries quiet appeal to oust Netanyahu

Eisenkot, the military chief of staff from 2015 to 2019, has vowed to unite Israelis after the divisive tenure of Netanyahu, who has moved the country sharply to the right

defence-blog.com | 14 hrs. 26 min. ago

Pentagon extends Raytheon deal for missile defense radars

The Missile Defense Agency has extended Raytheon’s contract to operate and maintain the U.S. military’s AN/TPY-2 missile defense radars for two more years, adding $394 million to the deal and lifting its ceiling to nearly $3 billion, the Department of War announced. The sole-source modification raises the maximum value of the contract from about $2.6 […]

abc.net.au | 14 hrs. 52 min. ago

Roberts-Smith says failed court case cost Kerry Stokes 'upwards of $30m'

War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith gives a lengthy radio interview where he says he "wouldn't change a single thing" about his military career.

kyivindependent.com | 14 hrs. 55 min. ago

Inside Ukraine's secret counteroffensive in heavily fortified Donbas

Editor's note: Most of the Ukrainian soldiers and commanders interviewed are identified by their callsigns, in accordance with military protocols.KHARKIV OBLAST — Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr had already narrowly survived crossing a mine-strewn field and a river in the crosshairs of Russian artillery when the swarm of first-person-view

ft.com | 15 hrs. 53 min. ago

[$] Ukraine to buy military supplies via Nato agency

Agreement could allow Kyiv to speed up delivery of ammunition and weapons at lower cost

euronews.com | 15 hrs. 54 min. ago

El Salvador launches military operation in Haiti to free four kidnapped aviation technicians

Bukele warned that failure to free the men who have been missing since Sunday’s attack on an armoured vehicle would trigger a far more powerful operation.

dailymail.com | 16 hrs. 54 min. ago

Glaring military 'gaps' in 'hostile' High North are leaving UK vulnerable to Russian subs and sabotage, report

MPs found critical shortages of Royal Navy warships could allow Russia to plunder the High North for its energy resources and to control shipping routes.

al-monitor.com | 16 hrs. 54 min. ago

The key issues that will shape Israel's elections

When Israel goes to the polls this month, voters will weigh in on military conscription, the economy and how the state should investigate its inability to prevent Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack. AFP looks at the key issues shaping the campaign as Israel gears up for elections on October 27. - Accountability for October 7 -

thehindu.com | 17 hrs. 13 min. ago

After Musk punishes Ukraine, how exposed is India to foreign tech?

Elon Musk’s reported restrictions on satellite services to Ukraine show the risks of India’s dependence on foreign-controlled technology; from satellite navigation to cloud computing and military equipment, gaps in domestic capabilities can leave critical infrastructure exposed to external pressure

koreatimes.co.kr | 17 hrs. 20 min. ago

Israeli forces detain and then release US congressional candidate at West Bank harvest

Israeli forces detained U.S. Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander on Wednesday as he helped Palestinian farmers harvest olives in the occupied West Bank , releasing him hours later while dozens of other volunteers, including a group of American rabbis, remained in custody. The incident was the latest in an annual olive harvest that has been marked by violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinian villagers attempting to gather their crops.

The Israeli military said the farmers and volunteers had failed to seek prior approval for the harvest and were detained “due to the security risk posed by conducting an uncoordinated harvest near an Israeli community.” It later added that it viewed “the arrival of dozens of activists as an act intended solely to provoke, which undermines the harvesting process.”

Lander is running in the Nov. 3 elections to represent a heavily Democratic New York City district in the U.S. House of Representatives. “The occupation is a crime under international law," Lander wrote on social media after he was detained. “Harvesting olives isn’t

abcnews.com | 17 hrs. 33 min. ago

Iran live updates: US military repositions personnel at Mideast bases, source says

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.

koreatimes.co.kr | 19 hrs. 2 min. ago

Veterans minister to pay tribute to 2 late former presidents

Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul will visit the graves of two former presidents, including controversial former dictator Park Chung-hee, the veterans ministry said Thursday, following through on his pledge to honor past leaders regardless of political differences. Kwon was set to attend a memorial ceremony later in the day marking the 20th anniversary of the death of Choi Kyu-hah, the 10th president, from December 1979 to August 1980, at the Daejeon National Cemetery and pay his respects, according to the ministry.

Choi assumed office following the assassination of Park in October 1979 and resigned under pressure from then Army Gen. Chun Doo-hwan, who took power through a military coup. Choi is the shortest-serving president in post-Korean War history. Kwon plans to visit the Seoul National Cemetery on Monday and pay tribute to Park, the ministry said.

Kwon's moves are considered rare, as paying respects to controversial past leaders like Park has often drawn criticism, especially from the liberal bloc. Kwon, a Cabinet member in the liberal Lee Jae Myung government, has expressed a commitmen

mirror.co.uk | 21 hrs. 3 min. ago

'Glaring gaps' in UK's High North military leave Brits and nuclear deterrent vulnerable to Russia

Britain is dangerously exposed in the High North to Kremlin spy ships and espionage as tension mount between the UK and Russia, MPs are warned

kyivindependent.com | 21 hrs. 10 min. ago

German military classifies threat of Russian sabotage as 'significant' for first time, German media reports

Reviewing internal documents from Germany's armed forces, German media reports that this is the military's second-highest threat classification.

nytimes.com | 21 hrs. 35 min. ago

El Salvador’s President Issues Harsh Warning to Haitian Gangs After 4 Soldiers Are Abducted

Four members of El Salvador’s military were abducted Sunday in Haiti, and their president wants them back.