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9 October

Philippines, France Near Agreement for Joint Military Exercises

The Philippines is close to finalizing a defense deal with France that would allow their troops to train and hold joint military exercises in each other’s countries.

9 October

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea Expected to Stage Military Parade as Party Turns 80

North Korea is set to host top officials from China and Russia to mark 80 years under the ruling Workers' Party, a celebration that is expected to feature a massive military parade showcasing its latest advanced weaponry.

8 October

Hanwha Defence Australia REDBACK Infantry Fighting Vehicle at Russell Offices, Canberra.

Inder Singh Bisht

EOS to Deliver Remote Weapon Systems for Australia’s Redback IFVs

Hanwha Defence Australia has contracted Electro Optic Systems to supply Remote Weapon Systems for the Australian Defence Force’s LAND 400 Phase 3 infantry fighting vehicle program.

8 October

A conceptual image showing a cargo plane with gray colors against a cloudy background. On the top right, a white diagram of the top of the plane

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China Reveals Futuristic Cargo Plane Concept With Blended Wing Design

China’s aerospace industry has unveiled a futuristic cargo aircraft concept that could outsize the country’s current transport fleet.

8 October

The Abukuma-class destroyer escort Oyodo (DE-231) enters Maizuru Base.

Christine Casimiro

Philippine Navy Eyes Three of Six Japanese Destroyer Escorts

The Philippine Navy (PN) is seeking to acquire three of six Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to enhance joint interoperability and strengthen its maritime capabilities amid rising tensions with China.

8 October

Young demonstrators shout slogans and hold flares during an anti-coup protest in Yangon, Myanmar on July 25, 2022. Myanmars military junta on July 25, 2022, reported the execution of four political prisoners in the countrys first death sentences carried out in over 30 years. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto) (Photo by NurPhoto via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Junta Strike Kills Dozens at Festival Protest: Residents

A Myanmar military strike on a festival event and protest killed 40 people.

7 October

Christine Casimiro

AI Gives India 94% Precision Edge in Operation Sindoor: Report

Using AI and decades of battlefield data, the Indian Army reportedly achieved a more than 94 percent accuracy in identifying and targeting Pakistani military assets during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.

7 October

A Brazilian Air Force's KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

India, Brazil Weigh Barter Deal for Military Aircraft

India and Brazil are in talks over a landmark defense deal that could see both nations swap high-value military platforms instead of paying in cash, according to local media.

7 October

An Israeli F-35I Adir assigned to 140 Squadron, Nevatim Air Base, takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 23-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March, 23, 2023. Red Flag is an opportunity to build on the success of JUNIPER OAK 23-2, JUNIPER FALCON, and additional combined exercises to enhance interoperability with Israel, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and improve capabilities in ways that enhance and promote regional stability and reinforce the United States’ enduring commitment to Israel’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Under Fire After Scrubbing F-35 Export Details Potentially Tied to Israel

Australia’s Defence Department has quietly removed online information about the country’s role in producing parts for the F-35 fighter jet, prompting claims that the government is concealing its contribution to Israel’s use of the aircraft in Gaza.

7 October