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Houthis report new strikes on Saudi airports, air base
Yemen’s rebel Ansar Allah movement attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh once again and struck Najran Air...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailFuture cost, use of Marine Corps ACVs scrutinized in congressional report
The Congressional Research Service pointed to the war in Ukraine, where armored vehicles have largely been driven from t...
No location · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailGerman Budget Committee approves procurement of four additional MEKO A-200 DEU-class frigates
On October 8, 2026, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag approved the procurement of four additional MEKO A-200 ...
No location · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailRussian strike on buses kills at least 30, say officials, as deadly attacks on Ukraine surge
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting two crowded vehicles in the front line city of Kramatorsk to kill as many civilians ...
Kramatorsk, Ukraine · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailAt least one plane severely damaged as Houthis claim third Riyadh airport attack
At least one plane severely damaged as Houthis claim third Riyadh airport attack Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted ...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailUS Air Force, Army eye industry access on test ranges
The U.S. Air Force is partnering with the U.S. Army to open its test ranges to approved defense firms.
No location · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailPowerful nuclear arsenal serves as Russia's main safeguard — Kurchatov Center’s chief
Russia possess one of the world’s best and most powerful nuclear arsenals, Mikhail Kovalchuk said
Moscow, Russia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailEthiopia launches drone attack against Eritrean troops who crossed into Tigray
Government forces’ attack raises risk of internal conflict in Ethiopia that could trigger regional war Eritrean troops w...
Tigray, Ethiopia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailHow the Houthi conflict is affecting countries along Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond
The latest escalation in the Middle East is taking place just a few kilometers off the coast of Africa, at the Bab el-Ma...
Djibouti, Djibouti · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailHow the Houthi conflict is affecting countries on Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond
Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from D...
Djibouti, Djibouti · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailHow the Houthi-Saudi conflict is affecting countries on Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond
Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from D...
Djibouti, Djibouti · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailFrance Fires New Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile in First At-sea Test
France conducted the first at-sea firing of its latest submarine-launched ballistic missile on Tuesday. The French Navy’...
France · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailMoscow Region Man Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack
The incident occurred in the Klimovsk neighborhood of Podolsk, roughly 25 miles south of Moscow.
Podolsk, Russia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailCould Germany join GCAP? UK ‘seeks to progress’ the potential switch
Berlin has been exploring next-gen fighter options since the collapse of the FCAS program this summer.
Berlin, Germany · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailRussian military institutions train junior African specialists — deputy defense minister
Army General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov noted that instructor training had developed a lot over the past three years, taking int...
Moscow, Russia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailAt least 30 dead in Russian bus strike as Moscow closes in on Ukraine’s ‘fortress belt’
Russia has increasingly hit civilian targets, but the Thursday strike, which ripped through two buses, was reminiscent o...
Moscow, Russia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailNigeria: Bandit Kingpin Kachalla Mu'azu, Six Others Killed in Zamfara Clash
[Leadership] A notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Mu'azu, and six members of his gang have reportedly been killed during...
Zamfara, Nigeria · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailNigeria: NAF Chief Visits Igbokoda Crash Site, Assures Families of Investigation
[Leadership] The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, visited Ig...
Igbokoda, Nigeria · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailNavy, Shield AI pour big bucks into X-BAT drone development
Altogether, Shield AI and the US Navy are investing a combined $400 million into the X-BAT drone.
No location · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailSouth Korea conducts first test launch of hypersonic glide vehicle
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung observed the launch
No location · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailRussian forces use Geran drones to strike logistics center, substations in Ukraine
Russian Defense Ministry emphasized that the destruction of strategic targets on Ukrainian territory significantly reduc...
No location · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailUS’ transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warn
Washington’s policy towards Taiwan is increasingly tied to its relationship with Beijing, according to former American o...
Washington, United States · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailUK signals ‘openness’ to Germany joining GCAP fighter jet programme
The United Kingdom is “open” to Germany joining an international coalition to build the next generation of fighter jets,...
Berlin, Germany · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailLithuania says it could pay for a permanent in-country US base
US President Donald Trump appeared open to the idea, saying Lithuanians are “great people.”
Vilnius, Lithuania · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailDutch firm uses AI to help drone systems ‘talk’ on Ukraine’s battlefield
Amsterdam-based Intelic now has an office in Kyiv and is helping Ukrainian forces as they face intensified Russian drone...
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailGecko Robotics, Anduril team up for new Baltimore County shipyard
Gecko Robotics will utilize its inspection technology and its AI-powered software to conduct non-destructive testing (ND...
Baltimore, United States · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailLithuanian authorities seek to host nuclear arms to position themselves on front line — MP
Yevgeny Mishin noted that the Lithuanians are obsessed with the idea of fighting ‘invisible enemies’ and are adopting re...
Vilnius, Lithuania · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailSpecial forces from 6 CIS, SCO states show joint operational capabilities at Minsk drills
For the first time, special forces of SCO and CIS security agencies jointly carried out simulated operations on the terr...
Minsk, Belarus · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailNiger Wrestles with the Aftermath of a Military Revolt
Niger Wrestles with the Aftermath of a Military Revolt mloukili Thu, 10/08/2026 - 16:13 Latest Updates Africa Asia-Pacif...
Niger · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailPentagon recruits drone pilots from across services for upcoming competition
The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators acr...
Washington, United States · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailMunir overrules Pak PM, to deploy more military assets to Riyadh under Mecca pact
Pakistan's defence forces chief Asim Munir has confirmed plans to deploy additional troops to Saudi Arabia. This deploym...
Saudi Arabia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailUAE Joins Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan in Push for Trans-Afghan Railway
It appears Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan may have found a way to finance a trans-Afghan railway that would enable Central As...
Afghanistan · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailPolish SIM cards found in Russian drones downed in Poland
An investigation on a mass Russian drone incursion into Polish air space on Sept. 9 concluded on Oct. 8.
Poland · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailRubio warns Ukraine conflict could escalate into more dangerous regional war
The US Secretary of State added that Washington would continue working to facilitate a negotiated settlement
Ukraine · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailTurkey's foreign minister says Ankara weighing Saudi defence support, rules out offensive role
ANKARA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Turkey is assessing how it can help Saudi Arabia defend against attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligne...
Ankara, Turkey · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailTurkey says Russia, Ukraine increasing attacks in Black Sea ahead of winter
By Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Intensifying attacks by Russia and Ukraine ahead of the winter are further en...
Black Sea · Oct 08, 2026 · Wedgetail30 dead in strike on Ukraine bus as Russian attacks intensify
Thirty people were killed and at least 18 were injured by Russian strikes in eastern Ukraine that included an attack on ...
Eastern Ukraine · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailRussia’s Defense Ministry proposes establishing rapid response units in military police
The draft decree also introduces the position of the "patrol duty detail"
Russia · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailRubio Urges Portugal and Europe to Reduce Dependence on China
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Portugal and the rest of Europe should not rely on a single country such as China...
Portugal · Oct 08, 2026 · WedgetailLithuania PM confident of 'huge' NATO response if Russia attacks
Lithuania is no stranger to the threat posed by Russia given its geography and history.
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