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27 October

US Military Advances Cost-Effective Hypersonic Missile Initiative

Castelion has been awarded contracts to integrate its Blackbeard hypersonic weapon with operational US Army and US Navy platforms.

27 October

Technology

Jodesz Gavilan

Uzbekistan Eyes Korean Arms Makers to Boost Defense Capabilities

Uzbekistan is eyeing Korean defense manufacturers as it looks to expand its arsenal.

27 October

Arms

A member of the Royal Thai Armed Forces prepares for a Stinger/Starstreak engagement near Lop Buri, Thailand, Feb. 28, 2025, as part of Exercise Cobra Gold. Cobra Gold is a longstanding symbol of the U.S.-Thai Defense alliance. The exercise demonstrates asteadfast commitment toward enhancing critical capabilities and readiness required to address the full spectrum of security challenges in the Indo-Pacific together. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Noah Carlsson)

Rojoef Manuel

Thailand to Form New Defense Science Body to Cut Military Import Dependence

Thailand has approved the creation of a new Defence Science and Technology Department to coordinate military research and strengthen the country’s ability to develop its own defense technologies, according to local media.

27 October

Americas

Brazilian Army and ARES personnel in front of a UT30BR-equipped Guarani armored personnel carrier

Rojoef Manuel

Brazil’s Next-Gen UT30BR2 Turret Passes Second Prototype Trial on Guarani Vehicle

Brazil has tested the second prototype of its upgraded UT30BR remote-controlled weapon system as part of efforts to modernize its armored fleet.

27 October

Arms

Jodesz Gavilan

India Buys 425,000 Close-Quarters Carbines for $315M

India has awarded a $315-million contract to Israeli-Indian PLR Systems and Bharat Forge to supply 425,000 Close Quarters Battle carbines.

24 October

Arms

Jodesz Gavilan

Indonesia, Rheinmetall Partner to Develop Advanced Ammunition Tech

Indonesia’s state-owned defense firm PT Pindad is teaming up with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to develop advanced ammunition technologies.

24 October

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Signs $2.3B Deal for Israeli Spike Missiles Through NATO

Germany will purchase Israel’s Spike anti-tank missiles in a $2.3 billion deal through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency.

21 October

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Army Seeks Fire-and-Forget Drone Munitions

The US Army is seeking unmanned aircraft systems capable of launching multiple fire-and-forget strikes.

18 October

Americas

Haitian comandos step off from the starting point of a 20-kilometer ruck march during Fuerzas Comando, July 17, 2018 at the Instituto Superior Policial, Panama. Fuerzas Comando is an annual multinational special operational forces skills competition sponsored by U.S. Southern Command and hosted this year by the Ministry of Public Security, Panama. Through friendly competition, this exercise promotes interoperability, military-to-military relationships, increases training knowledge, and improves regional security. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ragin/Released)

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Extends Arms Embargo on Haiti

The UN Security Council voted unanimously to extend the arms and military equipment embargo on Haiti for another year, and added two people to its sanctions list.

13 October

Americas