![]() B-1B Lancers Back In Guam For Training With Allies
Source: PACAF
A Bomber Task Force (BTF) of B-1B Lancer strategic bombers landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam on Oct. 18, reports U.S. Pacific Air Forces.
L3Harris Invests In Seasats To Enhance ASV Capabilities
Source: L3Harris
L3Harris says it is investing in a private manufacturer of solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASV) for military and commercial use.
Initial IRIS-T Air Defense System Arrives From Germany
Source: Diehl Defense
German defense firm Diehl Defense has announced the delivery of a ground-based air defense system to Ukraine.
Iranian Advisors On Crimea Assisting Russia
Source: U.S. Department of Defense
Iranian personnel deployed to the Crimean Peninsula as military advisors are helping operate Iranian drones, reports the U.S. Department of Defense.
Iranian Entities Supplying Drones To Russia Sanctioned
Source: Voice of America News
The European Union has agreed to new sanctions on several Iranian individuals and entities involved in supplying drones to Russia, reports the Voice of America News.
Navy Conducting Mediterranean Drills With Russia
Source: Anadolu Agency
Algeria and Russia are conducting joint naval drills in the Mediterranean Sea Oct. 19-22, reports the Turkish state-run Anadolu Agency.
At Least 50 Die In Clashes With Security Forces
Source: France 24
At least 50 people have been killed in fighting between protesters and security forces during demonstrations across Chad, reports France 24.
Major Exercise Underway Near Border With Azerbaijan
Source: Eurasianet
The Iranian military is in the midst of a large-scale exercise near the border with Azerbaijan, reports Eurasianet.
Coast Guard Begins Operating SeaGuardian Drones
Source: General Atomics
The Japan Coast Guard has launched operations with new long-endurance uncrewed aerial vehicle, reports the manufacturer of the drone, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
United States Joins Japan For Island Defense Drills
Source: NHK World-Japan
36,000 personnel, 30 naval vessels and 370 aircraft will simulate a defense of Japan’s remote islands Nov. 10-19, reports Japanese public broadcaster NHK World-Japan.
Anti-Mandatory Military Service Demonstration Mobilizes Online
Source: Baltic News Network
250 protestors are expected in Riga on Saturday, marching in opposition to drafted legislation that would make military service mandatory, reports Baltic News Network (Latvia).
Ex-PM Imran Khan Barred From National Assembly
Source: Dawn
The Electoral Commission of Pakistan disqualified popular ex-prime minister Imran Khan over incorrectly declaring gifts from foreign dignitaries that included watches, a ring and a pair of cufflinks, report Dawn (Karachi).
KAI Shows Off KF-21 Fighter At Sacheon Air Show
Source: Defence Blog
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is showing off a prototype of its advanced fighter aircraft at this week’s Sacheon Air Show, reports Defence Blog.
Source: Reuters
Medical sources in Sudan’s southeast reported 151 dead, 86 injured, including women and children, over the last week, reports Reuters.
Supreme Court Shoots Down De-Radicalization Bill
Source: Economy Next
The Sri Lankan Supreme Court has determined that a controversial bill rehabilitation bureau bill violates the constitution, reports the Economy Next news website (Colombo).
U.S. Navy CNO Warns Of Taiwan Invasion Before 2024
Source: Financial Times
Admiral Mike Gilday, chief of naval operations said the US had to consider the possibility of Beijing taking action against Taiwan sooner than analysts expect, reports the Financial Times (London).
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