Europe
UN: At least 14 civilians killed and 78 injured overnight as Russian long-range attacks on Ukraine intensify
UN News reports at least 14 civilians killed and 78 injured overnight into 22 October, with energy sites hit in…
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Europe
Denmark to buy Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35s and the land-launched Anthem for long-range strikes
Denmark announced it will buy two long-range precision missiles: Kongsberg’s Joint Strike Missile for its F-35As and Covenant’s land-launched Anthem…
Europe
France orders four more SAMP/T NG air-defence systems, bringing the French Air and Space Force to 12
France’s defence procurement agency DGA ordered four more SAMP/T NG air-defence systems through OCCAR from Eurosam, bringing the French Air…
Middle East & North Africa
UN envoy and 13 member states tour Jenin as West Bank olive harvest faces settler attacks and access limits
UN acting humanitarian coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov led diplomats from 13 member states to Jenin on 22 October, where farmers described…
Asia-Pacific
U.S. and South Korean navies end counter-special operations exercise MCSOFEX off Pyeongtaek with a P-8A Poseidon
U.S. 7th Fleet says the U.S. Navy and ROK Navy finished a multi-day exercise in which a P-8A Poseidon worked…
Defense Industry
Ukraine joins NATO’s procurement system: agreement with NSPA for faster arms purchases and industry access to tenders
Ukraine will be able for the first time to buy military equipment through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)…
Air Force
Portugal approves the purchase of three KC-390 aircraft with electronic warfare for the Hellenic Air Force, at a cost of €590 million
Portugal’s Council of Ministers approved the procurement of three Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft for Greece under Resolution 207/2026. Greece pays…
Analysis
Kim Yo Jong: Psychological-warfare loudspeakers will operate along the whole border with South Korea this month, as Seoul calls for talks
Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, said North Korea will resume loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts along the entire border…
Military & Defense
US and Guyana sign joint statement on enhanced military cooperation: training, exercises and airspace surveillance
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali signed a joint statement at the Pentagon creating…
Cyprus
EU “strongly regrets” Libyan ratification of the Turkish–Libyan memorandum: Kallas restates that it infringes third states’ rights
In a formal statement on 21 October, High Representative Kaja Kallas said the EU strongly regrets Libya’s ratification of the…
Greece
Frigate KIMON opens to the public in Thessaloniki for October 28 – ELLI, DANIOLOS and MATROZOS in Piraeus
The new frigate KIMON will sail into Thessaloniki and open to the public from Saturday, October 24, as part of…
Middle East & North Africa
OCHA: Yemen’s war is disrupting Bab al-Mandab shipping, with fuel imports down and food prices up
OCHA’s October update on Yemen says the escalation near the Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea blockade are cutting fuel…