Greece
Greek MEKO frigates: Intracom Defense’s technical offer accepted for new communications systems
Greece accepted Intracom Defense’s technical offer for the MEKO frigate communications upgrade. The financial offer opens on October 12 under…
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Air Force
SBU says drones hit Su-35 and Su-34 in Adygea as Kyiv claims 51% of Russian refining disabled
Ukraine’s SBU says drones hit a Su-35, a Su-34 and an ammunition depot in Adygea on October 4, as Kyiv…
Middle East & North Africa
Yemen’s al-Alimi announces offensive to retake territory held by the Houthis
Rashad al-Alimi announced military operations on October 4 to recover Houthi-held territory, with amnesty and reconstruction pledges as fighting escalates.
Middle East & North Africa
Yemeni government forces claim Bab el-Mandeb gains as offensive targets Sanaa
Yemeni government forces say they captured Dhubab and positions around Bab el-Mandeb as the Saudi-backed offensive expands towards Sanaa. The…
Politics & Diplomacy
Iran says Hormuz will stay closed until its seven conditions are met
Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on October 4 that seven conditions must be met before Hormuz reopens. Araghchi warned against renewed…
Economy & Energy
Iran’s oil minister resigns as Gulf exports recover, with 40% bypassing Hormuz
Iran appointed Hamid Bovard acting oil minister on October 4. Kpler estimates that other Gulf producers have restored prewar export…
Politics & Diplomacy
US withdraws all bombers from RAF Fairford amid investigation into suspected attack plot
All US bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have returned home, the Pentagon confirmed on October 4, as British police continue…
Politics & Diplomacy
Ethiopian government forces retake Mekelle as TPLF withdraws from Tigray capital
Federal and allied forces regained Mekelle after the TPLF withdrew, while Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan issued a joint declaration…
Politics & Diplomacy
Hegseth says US forces in Europe will shift to America or the Western Hemisphere
Pete Hegseth linked a shift of US capabilities from Europe to greater allied burden sharing and an expanding American posture…
Military & Defense
US Army creates FASCOM to accelerate autonomous systems by 2028
An October 1 memorandum directs the creation of FASCOM, changes to Army formations and staffing, and priority autonomous systems fielding…
Politics & Diplomacy
Merz announces €1.35 billion for Ukraine and joint drone production in Kyiv
Merz announced about €1 billion in military aid and €350 million for Ukraine’s energy sector during his October 4 visit…
Greece
Greek Patriot battery to stay in Saudi Arabia for another month as KYSEA clears eight programmes
Greece has extended its Patriot deployment in Saudi Arabia for one month. KYSEA also cleared eight defence support and equipment…