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Russia Pitches Combat Drones to Africa, but Delivery Still Lags

Lead Russia used the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28-29 to pitch combat drones and loitering munitions to delegations from dozens of African...

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Video: What Is the S-400? The Missile Shield That Cost Türkiye F-35s

The S-400 Triumf is Russia's long-range air defense system and the centerpiece of one of the most controversial arms deals of the century. In our...

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Video: What Is the F-16? The Fighter Jet That Refuses to Retire

The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew in 1974, and more than half a century later it is still rolling off the production line. In our...

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UK Defence Offset Policy: Overseas Suppliers Must Reinvest Contract Value in Britain

The UK Defence Offset Policy, launched on 30 October 2026, will require overseas companies that win major British defence contracts to deliver economic benefits in...

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Video: What Is the F-35? The Stealth Fighter Explained in 80 Seconds

The F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation stealth fighter built by Lockheed Martin and the most expensive weapons program in history. In our latest DefenseandTech...

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Russia Massive Strike on Ukraine: Moscow Claims Hits on Drone Plants, Energy Sites and Odesa Ports

Russia's Defence Ministry said on 30 October 2026 that its forces carried out a massive overnight strike on Ukraine using ground-based precision weapons and attack...

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Nigeria’s Defence Chief Courts Poland, Italy, UAE and AFRICOM at AFRIDEX 2026

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, held a round of bilateral meetings with military leaders from Poland, Italy, Guinea-Bissau, Eswatini and the United...

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes Flare Again at Angoor Adda, One Civilian Killed

Fresh fighting broke out along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on the evening of October 27, 2026, as Pakistani forces and Afghan Taliban units exchanged mortar fire,...