Day: October 29, 2025

GENERAL

Future Warfare to be Managed from Space

29/10/2025
Shortly after the introduction of fighter jets on the battlefield, it was realised that specialists on the ground – Forward Air Controllers (FACs) and later the US military’s Joint Terminal Attack Controllers(JTACs) – were needed to effectively coordinate air strikes. Now, with the potential for space-based weapons and orbital bombardment 🚘
DEFENCE

France Renews Submarine Nuclear Power

29/10/2025
France has officially unveiled the M51.3, the modernised version of its submarine-launched strategic ballistic missile M51, in what is described as a “major milestone” in the modernisation of its ocean-based nuclear deterrence strategy. This latest version has new nuclear warheads, as well as improved range, accuracy and the ability to 🚘
GENERAL

Russian Plane Lands in Caracas, US-Venezuela Tensions Escalate

29/10/2025
The landing of an Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft known to be linked to Russia’s military and the former Wagner mercenary group in the Venezuelan capital over the weekend shows Moscow’s growing strategic interest in the Latin American country. The aircraft, registration number RA-78765, followed a circuitous route used to avoid 🚘
DEFENCE

Delivery of High Energy Laser Weapon to the German Navy

29/10/2025
The German military (Bundeswehr) has officially received a demonstrator for a high-energy laser weapon developed jointly by defence industry giants Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany. This delivery is seen as a critical step towards fielding the operational directed energy system designed for naval use by 2029. Relocation to Land Base after 🚘
DEFENCE

New ALTAY Tanks Delivered to TAF

29/10/2025
Turkey’s defence industry entered a new era with the Opening Ceremony of the BMC Tank and New Generation Armoured Vehicles Production Facility in Kahramankazan and the Delivery Ceremony of the First New ALTAY Tanks, attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. At the ceremony, which was also attended by Sheikh Saud, 🚘
DEFENCE

New Defence Production Base from Germany and Bulgaria

29/10/2025
German defence industry giant Rheinmetall and VMZ (Vazovski Mashinostroitelni Zavodi), one of Bulgaria’s leading companies, are establishing a giant joint venture that will significantly increase Europe’s defence and ammunition production capacity. The joint venture will focus on the development and production of artillery ammunition and energetic materials. According to the 🚘