Hypersonic missile being made by British-German startup ‘could strike deep inside Russia’ - The Independent
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Why Defense Innovation Has A Manufacturing Scale-Up Problem
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Trump renews threat of military strikes on Iran, says US may have to 'give them the hammer' - Anadolu Ajansı
US President Donald Trump renewed his threat of military action against Iran on Sunday, saying Washington might have to "give them the hammer," even as diplomatic efforts continued to avert another escalation.
Iran Warns Trump That 'Threats Will Not Dictate' Duration of War; Submits Evidence of US-Israeli Attacks To IMO - Republic World
Iran Warns Trump That 'Threats Will Not Dictate' Duration of War; Submits Evidence of US-Israeli Attacks To IMO Republic World
How would Tehran respond if the US and Israel bomb Iran again?
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s military is warning that if all-out war breaks out again with the United States and Israel, it will be longer and more costly than their rivals expect.
Tucker Carlson claims Trump admin could soon launch nuclear strike on Iran with Netanyahu ‘pushing hard’ | Hindustan Times
Tucker Carlson claims Trump admin could soon launch nuclear strike on Iran with Netanyahu ‘pushing hard’ | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times
Israeli army ends 11-day operation in Hebron, leaving widespread destruction: sources-Xinhua - 新华网
RAMALLAH, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli army ended an 11-day military operation in the southern West Bank city of Hebron on Monday, leaving widespread destruction and damage to residential buildings and infrastructure, according to Palestinian sources.
Hungarian fighter jets escort passenger plane after bomb threat forces it to divert to Budapest: official - 新华网
BUDAPEST, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Gripen fighter jets were scrambled on Monday to escort a Wizz Air passenger plane to Budapest after a bomb threat forces the plane to divert, Hungarian Defense Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi said.
Oil Prices Crash After US, Iran Leave Door Open to End War - ProPakistani
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as reports of diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran raised hopes of a possible end to the Middle East war. US crude futures dropped below $100 per barrel, while Brent crude also declined.
Japan can build defense edge on AI, Palantir CEO says - Nikkei Asia
Japan can build defense edge on AI, Palantir CEO says Nikkei Asia
Iran threatens US with prolonged, ‘devastating’ war as Trump warns of fresh strikes | World News
Iran has warned the United States of immediate and potentially far-reaching consequences if Washington launches another attack, threatening that a future conflict could be more prolonged and devastating than the previous round of fighting.
Iran calls US biggest threat to NPT, warns of stronger defence push
Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry, has branded the United States as the foremost danger to global nuclear non-proliferation. He raised alarms over military threats from the U.S., which he claims undermine the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Amid ongoing pres...
Newborn among 15 killed as Myanmar military strikes maternity clinic and school, sources say
Newborn among 15 killed as Myanmar military strikes maternity clinic and school, sources say Reuters
‘Our bombs killed hostages,’ says former Israeli army chief Halevi - Middle East Eye
Israel’s former military chief has acknowledged that Israeli air strikes killed captives held by Palestinian groups in Gaza.
China, Indonesia conclude joint army counter-terrorism training-Xinhua - 新华网
GUANGZHOU, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China and Indonesia completed their "Sharp Knife 2026" joint army counter-terrorism training with a ceremony in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on Monday.
Nigerian soldiers kill top ISWAP commanders including foreign fighters - Premium Times Nigeria
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in North-east Nigeria, have killed four high-profile commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), including two “high ranking” Arab fighters in an offensive operation in Kukawa, Borno State, an official has said.
Russian Army Suffers Record Losses in Ukraine as Land Gains Slip
The Russian military suffered record casualties in Ukraine last month while also ceding some territory to Kyiv’s forces, according to Western intelligence data and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Steelers' Jaquan Brisker calls out Browns' Jared Verse for trash talk - USA Today
Cam Heyward’s promise that the Steelers would “address” trash talk by Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse came true during their pivotal NFL Week 8 meeting Nov. 1 at Acrisure Stadium.