USA - Leidos Picked To Supply IR Sensors For Missile-Tracking Sats

Source: Space News

Northrop Grumman has selected Leidos to provide sensors for missile-tracking satellites, reports Space News.

USA - Zumwalt-Class Destroyers To Carry Hypersonic Missiles

Source: USNI News

U.S. Navy officials have provided more information on its plans to equip its stealthy destroyers with hypersonic missiles, reports the USNI News.

Syria - 9 Killed In Government Strikes On IDP Camp

Source: Al Jazeera

At least nine people have been killed in Syrian government attacks on a camp for internally displaced people (IDP) in the rebel-held province of Idlib in northwestern Syria, reports Al Jazeera (Qatar).

Ukraine - Patrol Boat Hit By Russian Loitering Munition

Source: Naval News

In a first for naval warfare, a Ukrainian patrol boat was struck by a Russian loitering munition, reports Naval News.

Iran - IRGC Successfully Launches Satellite-Carrier Rocket

Source: Tasnim News Agency

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has successfully launched a satellite carrier missile, reports the state-affiliated Tasnim news agency (Tehran).

Germany - More Defense Cooperation Agreed With Japan

Source: Kyodo News Agency

Germany and Japan have agreed to enhance defense cooperation and begin negotiating a formal military pact, reports the Kyodo news agency (Tokyo).

Australia - Navy Accepts 3rd Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat

Source: Austal

Austal has delivered the third of eight Evolved Cape-class patrol boats to the Australian navy, the company reports.

Japan - Plans Made For High-Level Talks With S. Korea

Source: Kyodo News Agency

The Japanese and South Korean governments are considering holding a summit in mid-November to improve ties, reports the Kyodo news agency.

North Korea - Pyongyang Calls Latest U.S.-S. Korean Drills A ‘Provocation’

Source: Reuters

North Korea has condemned last week’s joint air exercise by the U.S. and South Korea, calling it provocative, reports Reuters.

Iran - Regime Says Supplied Drones To Russia Before The War

Source: Reuters

Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says that Iran supplied drones to Russia but claims deliveries were only made prior to Moscow’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February, reports Reuters.

Iran - Russian Help Sought For Nuclear Program, Says U.S. Intel

Source: CNN

U.S. intelligence officials say that Iran is seeking Russian aid for its nuclear program, reports CNN.

Nigeria - Army Launches Security Op In Imo State

Source: Vanguard

The Nigerian army has launched a security operation in the southeastern Imo state ahead of the holiday season, reports the Vanguard (Lagos).

Indonesia - F-15EX Fighter Deal Stalls Over Financing Issues

Source: Bloomberg News

Financing issues are stalling a planned Indonesian purchase of fighter jets from the U.S., reports Bloomberg News.

Indonesia - Navy Orders More Marlin Weapon Stations For Patrol Boats

Source: Leonardo

Indonesia has chosen Leonardo to supply weapon stations for two new fast patrol boats, reports the Italian defense firm.

Taiwan - New Hangars To Survive Ballistic Missile Strikes

Source: Taipei Times

New hangars planned for an air base in central Taiwan will be designed to withstand Chinese ballistic missile strikes, reports the Taipei Times.

Haiti - Police Operation Retakes Vital Fuel Terminal, Ends Standoff

Source: BBC News

Haitian security forces recaptured a key fuel depot from criminal gangs last week, reports the BBC News.