Defense Industry
Germany: MEKO A-200 DEU frigate programme grows to eight ships as four more are approved from TKMS
The Bundestag’s Budget Committee approved four more MEKO A-200 DEU frigates from TKMS on October 8, exercising the contract option…
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Iron Dome: First Tamir interceptor built entirely in the United States delivered to Israel
The Rafael–Raytheon joint venture has delivered to Israel’s Missile Defense Organization the first Iron Dome Tamir interceptor built and assembled…
Air Force
Brazil: First Gripen E built by Embraer makes its maiden flight
The first Gripen E built in Brazil by Embraer flew for the first time from the company’s plant at Gavião…
Analysis Air Force
Analysis: Rubio says there is “no official answer” on weapons for Greece’s F-35s, which puts the delay in Washington, not the Hellenic Air Force
In an interview with Kathimerini during his Athens visit, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is no official…
Air Force
War with Iran: 81 US aircraft destroyed or damaged, Congressional Research Service says
At least 81 US aircraft, crewed, helicopters and drones, have been lost or damaged in operations against Iran, according to…
Middle East & North Africa
Iran to reply to US on the “seven-day plan” within days; Trump: a deal “is not something I want”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on October 8 that Iran is studying the US response to its “seven-day plan” for…
Middle East & North Africa
Trump: “We will not be attacking Iran” before the November 3 midterm elections, as the blockade stays
Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on October 8 that the United States will not attack Iran at any time…
Middle East & North Africa
Iran: Pentagon told CENTCOM to complete preparations to resume major operations, Axios reports
The Pentagon directed US Central Command several days ago to finish preparations to resume major combat operations against Iran, Axios…
Cyprus
Ionian: Drilling at “Asopos 1” in early 2027; Navtex for Greece–Cyprus interconnection “a matter of days”
The exploratory well in Ionian Sea block 2 is planned for April 2027 by Energean, ExxonMobil and Helleniq Energy, with…
Air Force
Germany: First Luftwaffe F-35A arrives in Arkansas for pilot training
Germany’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas, where it will be used…
Europe
Lithuania: Army to the Kaliningrad border after the incident in Latvia
Lithuanian Interior Minister Martynas Katelynas has asked the defence minister to deploy the armed forces to help border guards on…
Middle East & North Africa
Saudi Arabia: Three dead and 36 injured in Houthi attacks on the Riyadh and Abha airports
Three civilians were killed and 36 injured in two attacks on Saudi airports claimed by Yemen’s Houthis, according to the…