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Restrictions reported by Ukraine on its use of the US satellite internet system Starlink have exposed Kyiv's reliance on the technology for both offensive and defensive operations in its fight against Russia'a invasion, analysts and observers say. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, David Galbreath Professor of War and Technology at the University of Bath, says that "we always knew that allowing a private organisation like Starlink to have such a big impact on the combat operations in Ukraine was going to be challenging", explaining that "it is no surprise" that Starlink services had been throttled after SpaceX boss Elon Musk called the targeting by Ukrainian drones of data services in Russia "a step too far". 

Chief Minister discusses opportunities in energy, automobiles, aerospace and defence with Czech delegation

Peru's Interior Ministry approved a US$1.66 million payment to Washington to maintain nine donated Black Hawk helicopters used against drug trafficking. The post Peru Pays US$1.66 Million to Keep 9 Black Hawks Flying appeared first on The Rio Times.

Tokyo, Oct. 13 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is considering including in its revised three key security-related documents plans to study and research the possibility of introducing a nuclear submarine. Discussions have so far been led mainly by some eager politicians, and the purpose of the possible nuclear submarine introduction remains unclear. Aiming to revise the three docume...

CSG NA acquired a 9.5% stake in MDA Space Ltd. as the European defense group moves into a sector billionaire owner Michal Strnad sees as “one of the fastest-growing parts of defense.”

Tim Cahill, president of missiles and fire control at Lockheed Martin, said that the new generation of Patriot interceptor is designed to take on threats the US military will face in next three to five years and give the military and allies a 'much broader range of options' for missile defense. Cahill said that when it comes to cost, its important to find a 'sweet spot' between making systems affordable and still capable to withstand a launch environment. (Source: Bloomberg)

Manila, Oct. 9 (Jiji Press)--Japan and the Philippines applied their Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement, or ACSA, for the first time during a joint exercise in the Philippines, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force said Friday. During the Doshin Bayanihan exercise with the Philippine Air Force, held from Sunday through Friday on Leyte and Mactan islands, a C-130H transport aircraft of the...

Artificial-intelligence regulation, along with government spending on healthcare and defense are emerging as equity investors’ chief points of focus as the final month of the US midterm campaign kicks into high gear.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth did a ‘two pushup’ forfeit after factual errors addressing US sailors.

Ward McNally, founder, co-CEO and managing partner of McNally Capital, Sheila Kahyaoglu, senior equity research analyst at Jefferies, and Anita Antenucci, founder & managing partner of 3Wire Partners, joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." They discuss the wave of new investing in defense companies comes amid global tensions and conflict. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Philippine Coast Guard will receive three longer-range aircraft from the US, two of them modified for improved surveillance, giving Manila greater reach and endurance to monitor Chinese coastguard, naval and research vessels across the South China Sea. Under a US$39.6 million contract awarded by the United States Navy on September 28, the three second-hand, extended-range King Air 350-series aircraft will be fitted with extended-range fuel systems, upgraded Garmin avionics and high-frequency...

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese researchers say missile lidar model can spot US F-35 at up to 61.5km A computer simulation developed by Chinese researchers suggests that a missile-borne system with the latest light detection and ranging system, or lidar, could detect and track an F-35 stealth fighter at up to 61.5km (38 miles) at...

A Embraer divulgou nesta sexta-feira (2) o desempenho de entrega de aeronaves no terceiro trimestre deste ano. No período, a empresa entregou 66 aviões entregues, aumento de 6% na comparação com o mesmo período de 2025. A maioria das vendas foi de modelos da aviação executiva, como Phenom 300, Praetor 500 e 600 e Phenom 100. No total, foram 41 unidades desses modelos no trimestre analisado e 115 no ano. No terceiro trimestre de 2025, foram 41 unidades entregues.  No segmento de aviação comercial, foram entregues 22 aeronaves no período. No ano, já somam 52 aviões. Em 2025, foram 20 aviões comerciais entregues no terceiro trimestre e 46 entre janeiro e setembro. Os meses de julho, agosto e setembro registraram a entrega de três aeronaves de defesa, sendo um KC-390 Millenium e dois A-29 Super Tucano, num total de oito aviões do segmento este ano.  "A Embraer permanece com a expectativa de entregar entre 80 e 85 aeronaves na Aviação Comercial (ponto médio com crescimento de 6% ao ano) e entre 160 e 170 aeronaves na Aviação Executiva (ponto médio com crescimento anual de 6%) em 2026", informa nota da empresa. 

We sit down with David McAllister, the chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. He talks to us about the security threats facing Europe, and what defence gaps the EU urgently needs to close. For McAllister, the EU is "not at war with the Russian Federation, but we are no longer at peace with Russia". He also believes that the EU is not, as yet, capable of making sovereign decisions in certain areas of defence "because we are too dependent on US capabilities."

He has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the strategic exclave which lies between two alliance members, Poland and Lithuania.

Japan is increasingly tapping into Ukraine’s war experience against Russia as a valuable source of intelligence on military technologies that could strengthen its defensive and offensive capabilities. A visit to Kyiv this week by senior ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker and former Japanese defence minister Itsunori Onodera demonstrates this interest, analysts say, against the backdrop of Tokyo’s mounting regional security concerns. Onodera arrived in the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday to...

The third edition of the meeting will be held in Guwahati, underlining the growing focus on security challenges in the Northeast

Chile’s defence minister Fernando Barros said Chile supports Argentina’s Falklands claim, but that a “friendly country” has exercised sovereignty there for 200 years. The post Chile’s Defence Minister Says Britain Has Held the Falklands for 200 Years appeared first on The Rio Times.

Trump meets Delcy Rodríguez at the UN as Venezuela promises elections without a date; Reaper drones head south, US$52 million in aid shifts to four partners, Colombia rescues hostages, and UNITAS closes in Peru with 24 nations. The post Latin America Defense Monitor — September 19–25, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Tokyo, Sept. 24 (Jiji Press)--The government of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to ramp up the country's defense capabilities in its southwestern region following the election of a conservative governor in Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, for the first time in 12 years. The so-called Nansei shift is aimed at countering increased Chinese military activities, but some loca...

Indonesia’s navy commissioned its first aircraft carrier on Thursday after acquiring the former Italian vessel to strengthen its maritime defences and disaster response. The Italian flag on the former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi was replaced with the Indonesian flag on the carrier renamed the KRI Sriwijaya-100 as part of its official transfer at the ceremony held at Tanjung Priok seaport in North Jakarta. “The ship, which previously served in the Italian navy, now bears the name KRI Sriwijaya-100,...

The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign a security agreement Tuesday expanding US involvement in Greenland’s defence while affirming Danish sovereignty over the Arctic territory.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.

Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement.

US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.

Assurance comes amid questions over Pakistan and Turkiye's stance on Riyadh's fight with Houthis following defence pact.

Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.

Indonesia welcomed its first aircraft carrier on Friday, a former Italian warship that the government says will strengthen the archipelago nation’s maritime security and disaster response capabilities. The 41-year-old former ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, with capacity for short take-off and vertical landing aircraft and helicopters, was welcomed with a military ceremony upon its arrival at a naval base in North Jakarta’s Tanjung Priok seaport. Rome in March agreed to give the carrier, which was...

With just a week to go until Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Washington for his first state visit in more than a decade, Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun opted for the diplomatic path in his address to China’s premier security conference on Wednesday. Speaking at the annual Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Dong took veiled swipes at Washington and its allies but – unlike last year – appeared to pull his punches, skipping mentions of contentious issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea. He...

Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun’s address to a defence gathering in Beijing on Wednesday carried a message for Washington but it was delivered in a notably softer, less critical tone, according to a retired senior colonel in the People’s Liberation Army. Zhou Bo, now a senior fellow at the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, said Dong’s tone was “relatively mild”, even as the Chinese defence minister made veiled references to the US and its actions in the...