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5 September

Air

South Korea to Train 500,000 Conscripts in Drone Warfare Under New Military Plan

South Korea has unveiled its “500,000 Drone Warriors” initiative to provide unmanned aerial systems training to every conscript during mandatory military service, boosting the country’s combat capabilities and domestic industry.

4 September

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Russia-Led Alliance Kicks Off War Games in Belarus With 2,000 Troops

The Moscow-led Collective Security Treaty Organization has launched joint military exercises in Belarus, with troops from Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan taking part.

2 September

Air

Joe Saballa

New Training Rocket From Lockheed Targets Affordability in HIMARS, MLRS Drills

Lockheed Martin has successfully carried out the first flight demonstration of its new Joint Reduced Range Rocket, a prototype training rocket for the US Army and its allies.

Aug- 2025 -

29 August

Air

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

SNC Rolls Out ‘Only’ Trainer Jet Built for Carrier Deck Touch-and-Go

Sierra Nevada Corporation has introduced the Freedom Trainer jet, its entry in the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition.

28 August

Americas

Bohemia Interactive Simulations has been awarded a five-year enterprise license contract to deliver the Digital Virtual Trainer (DVT) for the Canadian Department of National Defence.

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Subsidiary to Deliver Virtual Wargaming Simulator for Canadian Army

BAE Systems segment Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has received an enterprise licensing contract to provide its flagship Digital Virtual Trainer for the Canadian Army.

28 August

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Army Supercharges Training and Cyber Defense With AI Tools

The US Army isn’t just preparing for future wars with weapons; it’s doing it with algorithms.

27 August

Europe

Giulia Bernacchi

UK to Expand Interflex Training Program for Ukrainian Troops in 2026

The UK will extend the Interflex program in 2026, with British and multinational forces providing training for Ukrainian soldiers.

21 August

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Russia Is Teaching Drone Warfare in Schools, UK Says

UK Defence Intelligence has revealed that Russia is integrating unmanned aerial systems training into its national education system.

20 August

Americas

230425-N-OX430-1292 Philippine Sailors assigned to Naval Special Operations Units and U.S. Naval Special Warfare operators conduct over the beach approach drill in preparation for an upcoming bilateral training scenario at Joint Task Force Malampaya in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines during Balikatan 23, April 25, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Naval Special Warfare is the nation’s elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet’s reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Gaither)

Rojoef Manuel

US, Philippines Approve More Than 500 Joint Military Activities for 2026

The US and the Philippines have greenlit over 500 joint military activities for 2026, enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

20 August

Air

An attendee utilizes night vision during an Operation KUDOS event July 11, 2025, at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota. Operation KUDOS is designed to allow children the chance to learn about different military operations and deployments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Facilitates Deployment Prep Simulation for Kids in Ohio

The US Air Force has conducted an activity introducing children to pre-deployment mission briefs in an actual military setting at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

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