Reporting on Military & Defense.
The Air Force has put its first hypersonic missile, the AGM-183A ARRW, into production with a $694 million Lockheed Martin contract after years of setbacks.
Kalibr cruise missile explained: Russia’s 3M-14 range estimates, its 2015 Syria debut, recent Ukraine salvos, and how it compares with Tomahawk.
J-20 stealth fighter explained: China’s three versions, missiles, fleet estimates from 150 to 500, deployments near Taiwan, and the F-22 match.
THAAD missile defense explained: how a battery works, the Army’s $11.4 billion FY2027 request for 857 interceptors, and its use against Iran.
HIMARS rocket launcher explained: what it fires, the Army’s request for 96 launchers in FY2027, rocket contracts and its record in Ukraine.
Britain will not join the Canada-led defence bank, the DSRB. How it differs from the UK-led Multilateral Defence Mechanism and what it means for NATO allies.
USTR says a record €3 billion Airbus loan from the EIB threatens the 2021 aircraft truce. What the market-terms rule says and what could trigger tariffs.
Africa war news: 31 governments warn Sudan faces famine, at least 60 Orthodox Christians are killed in Oromia and Somalia reports a battle with al-Shabaab.
Ukraine war news: Russia fires 16 ballistic missiles and 280 drones, hitting Kyiv’s Pivdennyi Bridge, as a local ceasefire begins around occupied Oleshky.
Cuba news today: Washington sets a mid-December court target for Venezuela, Bolsonaro drops his annulment bid and Cuba takes its embargo vote to the UN.
Iran war update: Mecca pact talks in Tehran end with a pledge to continue, Houthis fire missiles toward Saudi Arabia’s east, and Egypt backs Riyadh.
China Taiwan news: North Korean guns at two border sites, USS Colorado named for Australia rotation, a US visa halt near Guam and Cebu defense talks.
Crimea blackout: a drone strike on Russia’s Taman substation, hub of the energy bridge, cut power in Sevastopol and across the peninsula, officials said.
The Pentagon says research security audits led 30 universities to end ties with Section 1286-listed foreign institutions, with over 80 terminations.
The Oleshky ceasefire took effect in occupied Kherson as ballistic missiles hit a Kyiv university. What the local truce covers and what it leaves out.
Iran and the Mecca pact states agreed to keep talking as Houthi missiles targeted Saudi Arabia and Israel voted. What changed in the Iran war and what’s next.
China fifth plenum: the Central Committee meets Oct. 26-29 on party discipline. How plenums finalize purges and what to watch next.
How many nuclear weapons does China have? The Pentagon says the low 600s, on track for over 1,000 by 2030. How the count grew.
Information war: Trump calls Brazil’s runoff rigged without evidence, Hoyer seeks Starlink subpoenas and a PHP2Shell attack claim is retracted.
Africa war news: Algeria orders troops to Niger, RSF drones black out southeastern Sudan and the Taraba raid toll rises to between 48 and 52.
Cuba news today: Lula wins Brazil’s runoff as Bolsonaro seeks annulment, Cuba’s grid falls short and Colombia confirms 10 ELN dead.
China Taiwan news: North Korea takes a border mine dispute to the UN, Chinese patrols near Taiwan rise and Hegseth heads to Manila for defense talks.
Ukraine war news: the Kremlin offers talks after November 4, Russia fires 140 drones and four missiles, and Ukraine hits Voronezh and Yelets plants.
The Army is inviting companies it cut from its IFPC Increment 2 second-interceptor contest back for a 2027 shoot-off as Guam air defenses take shape.
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