Ukraine hits two Russian Iskander launchers in Bryansk region
Ukraine hits two Russian Iskander launchers in Bryansk region: Ukraine's armed forces have hit two Russian Iskander ballistic missile launchers and a Pantsir-S1 ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-hits-two-russian-iskander-launchers-in-bryansk-region/
Russia eyes Pantsir-S1 air defense sale to Azerbaijan
Russia eyes Pantsir-S1 air defense sale to Azerbaijan: Russia expects to reach a deal to sell Pantsir-S1 air defense systems to Azerbaijan ...
defence-blog.com/russia-eyes-pantsir-s1-air-defense-sale-to-azerbaijan/
Russia shows Mi-28 helicopter launching low-cost cruise missiles
Russia shows Mi-28 helicopter launching low-cost cruise missiles: Russia's Defense Ministry has released footage of a Mi-28NM attack helicopter firing a small ...
defence-blog.com/russia-shows-mi-28-helicopter-launching-low-cost-cruise-missiles/
Pentagon Pete Busted Handing $400M to Fraud Firm
Pentagon Pete Busted Handing $400M to Fraud Firm: Navy officials agreed that a severe punishment was “not necessary.”
thedailybeast.com/pete-hegseth-busted-handing-400m-to-fraud-firm
Key FactsRaytheon Gets Radar Extension Despite Admitted Fraud
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
  • Raytheon admitted overpricing an Air Force radar contract by $11.1 million (2017–18) and $100.1 million in Patriot-missile fraud on an Army contract (2011–12).

  • In September, Navy officials found suspension or debarment unnecessary to protect U.S. interests, according to RTX filings reviewed by PunchUp.

  • On October 13, the Navy issued a $15.1 million delivery order for radar parts under a previous contract.

  • On October 21, the Pentagon announced Raytheon’s two-year noncompetitive extension; the ceiling rose from $2,605,033,000 to $2,999,033,000.
  • “These schemes to defraud caused the DOD to pay Raytheon over $111 million more than Raytheon should have been paid on the contracts.”— The U.S. Department of Justice said this in a press release at the time about the fraud cases.
Iran's secret underground missile production? IRGC says factories ...
Iran's secret underground missile production? IRGC says factories kept running during US attacks: 'Enemies will be astonished'
wionews.com/world/iran-s-secret-underground-missile-production-irgc-says-factories-kept-running-during-us-attacks-enemies-will-be-astonished-1794045155915
#BREAKING : Coalition intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles in the Riyadh and southern regions
North Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead for ballistic missiles
North Korea tests cluster-bomb warhead for ballistic missiles: North Korea tested a cluster-bomb warhead for its tactical ballistic missiles on Oct ...
defence-blog.com/north-korea-tests-cluster-bomb-warhead-for-ballistic-missiles/
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned on Friday evening of renewed attacks on energy facilities and civilian infrastructure ... Show more

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#BREAKING : Coalition says air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Eastern Province.
Russia’s new Filin cruise missile caught on camera
Russia’s new Filin cruise missile caught on camera: A photo of Russia's new Filin cruise missile sitting on a ground launcher with a solid-fuel booster strapped ...
defence-blog.com/russias-new-filin-cruise-missile-caught-on-camera/
U.S. Air Force wants 1,000 more ERAM missiles within 15 months
U.S. Air Force wants 1,000 more ERAM missiles within 15 months: The U.S. Air Force is looking for companies that can build more than 1,000 Extended Range Attack ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-wants-1000-more-eram-missiles-within-15-months/
Iran Fired Missile at US Aircraft; American Fighter Jet Destroyed IRGC ...
Iran Fired Missile at US Aircraft; American Fighter Jet Destroyed IRGC Launcher on Iran's Qeshm Island
arabtimesonline.com/news/iran-fired-missile-at-us-aircraft-american-fighter-jet-destroyed-irgc-launcher-on-irans-qeshm-island/
Key FactsUS officials report strikes on Qeshm before midterms
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
  • US officials told CBS the strikes were limited and came in response to the IRGC firing on a US aircraft.

  • The US midterm elections will determine whether Republicans or Democrats control Congress.

  • Earlier on Monday, Trump told reporters he was in no rush to intensify strikes on Iran.

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said intensive talks with the US through mediators were underway to try to end the war.
  • “They have no money, no gasoline and their people are getting very tired of it.”— Donald Trump said this to the news outlet Axios about Iran.
Yemen strikes kill at least 27 near Sanaa as Houthis claim missile and ...
Yemen strikes kill at least 27 near Sanaa as Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi oil sites, Riyadh airport
wionews.com/world/yemen-strikes-kill-at-least-27-near-sanaa-as-houthis-claim-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-saudi-oil-sites-riyadh-airport-1794069483286
#BREAKING : Coalition says air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Madinah Region
Russia suffers ‘deadliest month of war so far’ as Ukraine strikes missile ...
Russia suffers ‘deadliest month of war so far’ as Ukraine strikes missile plant and oil refinery
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-ukraine-deadliest-month-of-war-strikes-b3077108.html
#BREAKING : Coalition intercepts and destroys a cruise missile launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the Riyadh Region.
CSU politician: Arrow radar irreparably damages Allgäu drinking water ...
CSU politician: Arrow radar irreparably damages Allgäu drinking water sources: Member of Parliament Stephan Stracke warns: Clearing and foundation construction ...
telepolis.de/article/CSU-Politiker-Arrow-Radar-schaedigt-Allgaeuer-Trinkwasserquellen-irreparabel-11513063.html
Saudi air defenses intercept ballistic missile, drone in Riyadh region 👉 Saudi air defenses intercept ballistic missile, drone in Riyadh region
A missile about two feet long, meant to cost under $10,000, climbs up and knocks a drone out of the air. Perseus Defense just released the video.Perseus Defense tests cheap missile against drone
North Korea says it tested air-defense missile, staged cruise missile ...
North Korea says it tested air-defense missile, staged cruise missile drill: North Korea test-fired a newly designed air-defense missile system and staged a ...
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British destroyer missile upgrade second stage still under review
British destroyer missile upgrade second stage still under review: The Ministry of Defence continues to consider the second stage of Sea Viper Evolution ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-destroyer-missile-upgrade-second-stage-still-under-review/
North Korea’s Missiles Are Quietly Getting Cluster Warheads—Russia’s ...
North Korea’s Missiles Are Quietly Getting Cluster Warheads—Russia’s Fingerprints May Be All Over It
united24media.com/world/north-koreas-missiles-are-quietly-getting-cluster-warheads-russias-fingerprints-may-be-all-over-it-24033
#BREAKING : Dozens of civilians were reportedly killed or injured in the Houthi ballistic missile attacks on the Al-Hudaydah market in Yemen
Ukraine is seeking German Taurus long-range cruise missiles to neutralize Russian launch sites striking Ukrainian cities amid shortages of anti-ballistic air ... Show more
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin. Zelensky said Ukraine has a “strong contract” to buy German-made ... Show more
US moves Patriot missile defense system from Texas to Israel ahead of ...
US moves Patriot missile defense system from Texas to Israel ahead of possible Iran strike - report
jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-913105
Russian forces struck the center of Chernihiv around noon on Oct. 29 with Banderol cruise missiles, killing two 15-year-old girls ... Show more
North Korea staged a rocket and missile demonstration last Thursday, attended by the supreme leader, his wife and his daughter. #asia #northkorea #military
Switzerland narrows second air defense choice to Israel or France
Switzerland narrows second air defense choice to Israel or France: Switzerland has narrowed its search for a second long-range air defense system to Israel's ...
defence-blog.com/switzerland-narrows-second-air-defense-choice-to-israel-or-france/
Marking a significant milestone with the Jio IPO, Mrs. Nita Ambani paid a heartfelt tribute to her father-in-law, Shri Dhirubhai Ambani ... Show more
Greenland ratifies Trump deal despite questions about value
Greenland ratifies Trump deal despite questions about value: The agreement paves the way for two new US military bases and Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence ...
scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3373187/greenland-ratifies-trump-deal-despite-questions-about-value
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 38, injure 167, as Russia hits Dnipro ...
Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 38, injure 167, as Russia hits Dnipro hospitals in morning missile strike
kyivindependent.com/russian-attacks-across-ukraine-kill-38-injure-158-as-russia-hits-dnipro-hospitals-in-morning-missile-strike/
Russia test-fires Bulava from one of its newest missile submarines
Russia test-fires Bulava from one of its newest missile submarines: The Russian Pacific Fleet's ballistic missile submarine Generalissimo Suvorov fired a Bulava ...
defence-blog.com/russia-test-fires-bulava-from-one-of-its-newest-missile-submarines/
North Korea test-fires 10 short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea test-fires 10 short-range ballistic missiles: The short-range ballistic missiles were ​fired at around 12:30 p.m. (0330 GMT) ​from an area around ...
wionews.com/world/north-korea-test-fires-10-short-range-ballistic-missiles-1793255150535
Pentagon Insiders Call BS on Hegseth’s Big Project
Pentagon Insiders Call BS on Hegseth’s Big Project: The “Secretary of War” may be putting the cart before the horse.
thedailybeast.com/pentagon-insiders-call-bs-on-pete-hegseths-big-autonomous-war-command-project
Key FactsExperts Doubt Hegseth’s AUTOWARCOM Plans
Oct 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
  • Hegseth announced AUTOWARCOM at Quantico last month; the command is meant to address rapid adoption and acquisition of autonomous and robotic systems.

  • Retired two-star General John G. Ferrari said no one on the panel knew how to build a command like this.

  • Cancian said a three-star agency like the Missile Defense Agency would be a better model: it could develop systems and hand them to the services.

  • The Pentagon requested $54 billion for the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group in a separate bill whose passage remains uncertain.
  • “Either the money shows up by Christmas or it ain’t coming, because when the new Congress gets seated in January, there is no reconciliation anymore.”— Retired two-star general John G. Ferrari, discussing funding for the planned Autonomous Warfare Command.
#BREAKING : Coalition forces carried out a precision military strike on the morning of November 1, targeting vital resources used by the Houthi militia to support ... Show more
Ukraine's Neptune Missiles Destroy 2 Russian Su-34 Bombers in Volgograd ...
Ukraine's Neptune Missiles Destroy 2 Russian Su-34 Bombers in Volgograd Region: Su-34 aircraft are used by Russia to launch highly destructive guided aerial bomb ...
kyivpost.com/post/88599
German firm develops low-cost interceptor to stop mass drone attacks
German firm develops low-cost interceptor to stop mass drone attacks: German defense AI company Helsing on Oct. 26 unveiled Contra, an autonomous ...
defence-blog.com/german-firm-develops-low-cost-interceptor-to-stop-mass-drone-attacks/
Fighters from Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Assault Brigade destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter during a raid targeting enemy logistics, the 3rd Army Corps said ... Show more
U.S. Navy receives 1,000th Evolved SeaSparrow Block 2 missile
U.S. Navy receives 1,000th Evolved SeaSparrow Block 2 missile: The U.S. Navy has taken delivery of the 1,000th Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block 2 ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-receives-1000th-evolved-seasparrow-block-2-missile/
Iran has a hidden network of military agencies managing to smuggle ...
Iran has a hidden network of military agencies managing to smuggle hardware past US blockade
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-913481
Zelensky Says Hits on Rostov Plant, S-400 Post, Pantsir Cost Russia $70M
Zelensky Says Hits on Rostov Plant, S-400 Post, Pantsir Cost Russia $70M: President Volodymyr Zelensky has said strikes in Rostov hit the Kamensky missile plant ...
kyivpost.com/post/88797
Putin Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile Amid Dispute Over NATO Phone Call
Putin Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile Amid Dispute Over NATO Phone Call: The Norwegian and Finnish leaders had a "frank and substantive" call with Russian ...
newsweek.com/putin-fires-nuclear-capable-missile-amid-nato-call-dispute-12628135
Dmytro commands an anti-aircraft missile battery, and Vlad heads the operational-technical group. During one of the massed strikes on Odesa ... Show more
Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses
Ethiopia Gets 12 Russian Su-35 Fighters, Eyes S-400 Air Defenses: The Ethiopian leader says the multirole fighter jets arrived a year ahead of schedule ...
twz.com/air/ethiopia-gets-12-russian-su-35-fighters-eyes-s-400-air-defenses
Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi ballistic missile fired towards ...
Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi ballistic missile fired towards kingdom: Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense issued two alerts warning of potential danger in Najran ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-913176
PAC-3 Missiles To Be Maintained in Poland — First Such Center Outside the ...
PAC-3 Missiles To Be Maintained in Poland — First Such Center Outside the USA: Poland will host the first maintenance center outside the U.S. for PAC-3 ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/pac-3-maintained-in-poland-first-outside-us/
Paranoid Putin Scrambles to Shield His Lair From Drones
Paranoid Putin Scrambles to Shield His Lair From Drones: The Russian autocrat has bolstered his personal defenses as his failed war drags on.
thedailybeast.com/paranoid-vladimir-putin-scrambles-to-shield-his-valdai-russia-lair-from-drones
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles as border tensions rise
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles as border tensions rise: Pyongyang's launches follow threats to activate border loudspeakers
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2026-10-29-north-korea-fires-10-ballistic-missiles-as-border-tensions-rise/
Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense
Australia considering Iron Dome's Tamir interceptor for missile defense: The tender issued by the country’s Defense Ministry in mid-October wants a “proven” ...
jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-913191
Russia’s once-feared Lancet kamikaze drone is losing its edge
Russia’s once-feared Lancet kamikaze drone is losing its edge: A Russian drone unit fired about 100 Lancet loitering munitions over three months and hit only ...
defence-blog.com/the-once-feared-russian-lancet-kamikaze-drone-is-losing-its-edge/
South Korea bans missile maker LIG D&A from bids over bribery
South Korea bans missile maker LIG D&A from bids over bribery: South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has barred LIG Defense & Aerospace ...
defence-blog.com/south-korea-bans-missile-maker-lig-da-from-bids-over-bribery/
US greenlights $2.1bn Patriot missile sale to Ukraine
US greenlights $2.1bn Patriot missile sale to Ukraine: Deal would be one of the most significant steps to supply defensive weapons to Kyiv since Trump took ...
aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/31/us-greenlights-2-1bn-patriot-missile-sale-to-ukraine
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks: The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ckr5yqe1r1llo
Iran's 'diabolical regime' is rebuilding nuclear sites right under ...
Iran's 'diabolical regime' is rebuilding nuclear sites right under everyone's noses, ex-general warns
nypost.com/2026/10/26/us-news/iran-rebuilding-nuclear-sites-right-under-everyones-noses-ex-general-warns/