Defense

France tests M51.3 nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time

France on Oct. 6 conducted the first test launch of its upgraded M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile, marking a major step in the modernization of the country's nuclear deterrent as Paris seeks to strengthen its strategic posture amid heightened tensions with Russia.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye activate Mecca Defense Pact amid regional escalation

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye agreed to immediately implement collective-defense commitments under the Mecca Defense Alliance on Oct. 5, including measures to provide and rapidly deploy agreed military forces and capabilities to Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom faces escalating security threats.

Denmark and Greenland say US security deal will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty

Denmark and Greenland said Saturday that a proposed security agreement with the United States will not compromise Greenland’s sovereignty, seeking to clarify President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington would gain “permanent control” over the Arctic territory’s security.

US approves $24.3 billion sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, advancing Riyadh's effort to acquire the advanced U.S. stealth fighter.

EU invites Canada to become first ‘Associate Member’ amid US trade rift

The European Union has invited Canada to work toward becoming its first “associate member,” proposing a new form of political, economic and security cooperation as Ottawa and Brussels confront a more difficult relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump.

Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agree to establish secretariat for Mecca Joint Defense Agreement

Turkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have taken the first formal steps to institutionalize their new mutual defense arrangement, agreeing to establish a permanent secretariat in Saudi Arabia

US Army selects 5 companies for $2.2 billion Nuclear Microreactor Program

The U.S. Army has selected five companies to develop nuclear microreactors at five military installations, committing up to $2.2 billion in government funding as Washington seeks to strengthen military energy resilience and reduce dependence on vulnerable power grids.

US pulls last aircraft carrier from Western Pacific as Iran War stretches navy

US is preparing to pull its last aircraft carrier from the western Pacific, temporarily leaving the region without one of the most visible symbols of American military power as the Trump administration continues its war against Iran

Pentagon presses defense firms to accelerate weapons production as Iran war depletes stocks

The Pentagon is pressing U.S. defense companies to rapidly increase weapons production and accelerate deliveries as the five-month war with Iran consumes critical American munitions.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defense agreement as regional security tensions rise

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a trilateral defense agreement in Mecca on Aug. 7 that commits the three countries to regard an armed attack against any one of them as an attack against all three, establishing a new framework for collective deterrence.
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France tests M51.3 nuclear-capable missile from submarine for first time

France on Oct. 6 conducted the first test launch of its upgraded M51.3 submarine-launched ballistic missile, marking a major step in the modernization of the country's nuclear deterrent as Paris seeks to strengthen its strategic posture amid heightened tensions with Russia.
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