UK and Ukrainian defence companies discussed cooperation on uncrewed technology at a showcase in Larkhill Garrison. Twelve Ukrainian manufacturers presented their systems.
The UK will require overseas companies winning major defence contracts to support jobs, factories, suppliers and technology at home. The policy will apply to selected procurements from April 2027.
France and Finland held the first meeting of their nuclear steering group in Paris on 27 October. Representatives exchanged views on strengthening strategic alignment between the two countries.
Servicemen of Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces backed the priorities set out by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his address to the nation. For the military, key tasks include improving combat training, mastering modern equipment and strengthening discipline.
Argentine Navy units held joint drills in the Beagle Channel near Ushuaia. They practised deploying rescue swimmers, recovering a simulated casualty and delivering supplies to ships by helicopter.
Argentina’s Air Force presented the Búho drone, an electric-powered aircraft developed and built in the country. It has received official certification as a Class I military unmanned aerial vehicle.
UK Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton hosted the tenth Dragon Group meeting in London. Representatives from across the Gulf and Middle East attended.
UK RAF Typhoon fighters took part in a French nuclear air exercise for the first time, flying alongside Rafale jets. Exercise Rummy was held over the Mediterranean as part of UK-France defence cooperation.
Kazakhstan has begun implementing a military reform plan. The changes will affect the structure of the Armed Forces, military command, troop training and military service.
The air force chiefs of Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates met on October 19. They discussed joint exercises, related activities and prospects for cooperation.
The International Training Institute of Ethiopia’s Peacekeeping Center, with financial support from the French government, held a two-week course for officers preparing for peacekeeping missions.
South Africa’s parliamentary defence committee warned that persistent resource shortages, financial pressures and weak governance are undermining the country’s defence capability. It called for essential equipment for soldiers and a review of departmental spending.
Committees in Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies have begun considering a bill to protect national sovereignty. It would cover activity involving natural resources beyond hydrocarbons, including unauthorized fishing and mining.
On October 14, Belarusian State Military-Industrial Committee Chairman Dmitry Pantus met Omani Royal Army Commander Major General Matar bin Salem al-Balushi. They discussed potential areas for future cooperation.
Belarusian Defence Minister Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. A Belarusian Armed Forces delegation will attend a meeting of defence ministers from CIS member states.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has made personnel appointments in the leadership of the Defence Ministry and Armed Forces. Several officers have been assigned new posts.
Belarus’s Foreign Ministry condemned the “Theory of Victory” presented by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich. The ministry said the concept envisages pre-emptive strikes on Belarusian territory using drones and ground-based robotic systems.
Hungarian Chief of Defence Staff Colonel General Zsolt Sándor represented the Hungarian Defence Forces at a Budapest reception for Spain’s National Day. He described Spain as a reliable and strong ally of Hungary.
The German-Hungarian Joint Working Group held talks on six topics in Budapest. The delegation also viewed German-made military equipment and training facilities used by Hungary’s armed forces.
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