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WarRussia proposes massive military budget increase, signaling prolonged Ukraine war strategyThe Russian government began the month by submitting a three-year budget plan to parliament, proposing yet another increase in funding for its war against Ukraine. On the surface, the planned increase looks substantial. Russia's overall military budget is set to rise to around 17 trillion rubles…

Kyiv IndependentOct 5

WarYemeni government forces claim control of Bab al-Mandab Strait as Houthis deny lossesHouthi-run media deny the government has made advances in the Dhubab area, which overlooks the strategic Red Sea waterway.

WarInjured US soldiers in Kuwait Googled nearest hospital after Iran attack, military medical system failed: reportIn a rare step for active-duty troops, nine injured service members spoke on the record, describing a military medical apparatus that frequently left them fighting to secure treatment on their own

The IndependentOct 5

WarUkraine Claims Russia Killed Civilians in Black Sea Ship AttackRomanian authorities said a "complex mission" was needed to rescue the crew members in the waters of the Black Sea.

WarSouth Korea blames North Korean mines for border blast injuries, demands apologySouth Korea's military said Monday it concluded North Korea planted mines that injured three South Korean soldiers at their heavily fortified border last month, urging the North to apologize and remove other mines.

The Washington TimesOct 5

PoliticsArmy secretary who quit Pentagon after clashes with Hegseth breaks silenceDan Driscoll is one of a series of high profile departures while the defense secretary reshapes the military in his own image. He has now given his first interview to Rolling Stone

The IndependentOct 5

WarZelensky to attend EU summit next week if Ukraine advances accession processPresident Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a summit of the EU's 27 national leaders on Oct. 15 if Kyiv is able to unlock the next step in its EU accession process, a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

Kyiv IndependentOct 5

WarTrump stands firm on Taiwan against Xi Jinping at summitPresident Trump earned solid reviews in the Indo-Pacific for refusing at last month's summit to bend to Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Taiwan.

The Washington TimesOct 5

PoliticsTrump, Hegseth face criticism for press restrictions and Iran war info withholdingPresident Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have faced criticism for actions perceived as undermining the freedom of the press and withholding information regarding the ongoing war in Iran.

WarNATO's Eastern Flank Makes Plans for Wartime FootingPoland is storming ahead of other NATO members in increasing its defense spending and beefing up its military.

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WarUS Marine Corps deploys anti-ship weapons to Japan island for exercises near TaiwanThe U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan’s southwesternmost island for exercises this month.

Military TimesOct 5

WarUkraine's automatic gun turrets down first Russian jet-powered drones, Air Force saysPresident Volodymyr Zelensky previously announced that twelve such turrets had been installed where Russian jet-powered drones have been particularly active, including around Kyiv.

Kyiv IndependentOct 5

PoliticsSecretary of War Pete Hegseth says military flyovers will continue 'until morale improves'Over the past several weeks, college football fans might have noticed a number of high-profile military flyovers before games throughout the country. As it turns out, those flyovers have a purpose, and it doesn’t sound like they’re going to be going away anytime soon. In a recent post on social…

Yahoo SportsOct 5

WarGermany's intelligence chief warns of risk being drawn into conflict with Russia over hybrid attacksGermany's foreign intelligence chief warned Monday that the country risks being drawn into a conflict with Russia as hybrid attacks ordered by Moscow increase.

Daily MailOct 5

WarEx-Army Secretary: Ukraine outpaces US in war innovations despite smaller budget"When you would see what Ukraine's budget was and how small it was relative to ours and how, despite that, they had better weapons of war, it was a wake-up call," former U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told Rolling Stone.

Kyiv IndependentOct 5

WarIran weaponized one chokepoint in the Gulf. We have dozens unprotected at homeThe battlefield may already be expanding. British authorities say there are strong indications Iran played a role in the incident at RAF Fairford, the British base used by American bombers against Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli intelligence warned Britain beforehand of…

Washington ExaminerOct 5

PoliticsGOP senators blindsided by Hegseth's 20% military officer reductionKey Republican senators say they were blindsided by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s announced 20 percent reduction of the U.S. military’s general and admirals, and they're voicing concerns about the lack of consultation with Congress and the possibility that qualified senior officers were sacked…

WarPLA's Z-10 attack helicopter trained for sea operations, Taiwan threat growsBuilt to hunt tanks and support ground troops, the People’s Liberation Army’s main attack helicopter is increasingly being prepared for operations at sea. Crews of the Z-10 are training to fly from ships – a shift that could give Beijing extra firepower in an amphibious assault on Taiwan…

WarEstonia moves troops closer to Russian borderThe country's 1st Brigade will relocate from their previous base in Tapa to the town of Johvi, just west of the city of city of Narva on the Russian border.

Kyiv IndependentOct 5

WarYemen government claims gains in offensive against Houthi-held areasAfter launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemen's government says it has taken key district

Al JazeeraOct 5

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WarYemen forces claim to seize Dhubab, sites near Bab al-Mandeb from HouthisYemeni forces claim to seize key positions near waterway as Pakistani, Saudi and Turkish officials to meet.

Al JazeeraOct 5

WarIranian strikes damage AWS data centers in UAE and BahrainIranian strikes damaged Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, exposing why digital infrastructure is now a national security priority.

WarUS defence experts to work inside Taiwan military HQ under reported pactA reported plan to station US defence personnel inside Taiwan’s military headquarters would take cooperation from external help into the heart of defence planning, potentially angering Beijing while raising questions over Taipei’s policymaking autonomy and military secrecy. According to Taiwanese…

WarShell injures border guard at Moldova-Ukraine border, hits busThe incident occured as Russia carried out attacks against Ukraine, Moldova's border police said.

Kyiv IndependentOct 5

WarPakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacksStrung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to attacks by armed groups.

Al JazeeraOct 5

WarPutin warns of 'external aggression' during deadly weapons testsPutin warned that the 'main objective of the drills is to improve the skills of staff commanders at all levels in commanding troops while repelling external aggression'

Daily StarOct 5

WarCoast Guard returns fire after shots from Mexican side of borderCoast Guard personnel returned fire after shots came from the Mexican side of the southern border, prompting a massive troop deployment to the region.

WarGeneral Staff: Russia has lost 1,542,720 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022The number includes 2,020 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

Kyiv IndependentOct 4

WarUS military strikes alleged narco boat in Caribbean, killing fourThe U.S. Southern Command conducted a strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean, killing four people alleged to be narco-traffickers.

Politics9,000 More US Troops Head to Middle East as Trump Mulls Resuming Iran Strikes‘around 9,000 troops’

The Daily CallerOct 4