Defence`s Feeds

Iran and three members of a regional mutual-defense pact have agreed to continue talks after their first meeting in Tehran, Iranian state television reported.

Top representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, members of the so-called Mecca alliance, were set to meet in Iran's capital, Tehran, on October 26, according to media reports.

Qatar is working on an agreement between the United States and Iran, under which both sides will make a number of mutual concessions within five days, The New York Times reported on Monday, citing diplomatic sources.

Saudi Arabia has stated the importance of keeping channels open for negotiations with Iran and the US to prevent the resumption of hostilities in the region, in connection with the visit to Iran of representatives from the member states of the Mecca Defense Pact, the country's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Russia and Iran are expanding their nuclear cooperation as both countries face Western sanctions and international isolation. Their partnership includes the construction of nuclear power plants, fuel supplies, and broader technological cooperation.

"Norway remains deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Iran, including the continued repression of human rights defenders. We condemn the continued and increasing use of the death penalty to silence dissent in Iran, especially in connection with the protests that began in December 2025", said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

The Pentagon is preparing military bases within the United States for autonomous operation for at least 90 days in the event of a military conflict, Fox News reported citing documents.

A little over a year ago, in September 2025, President Donald J. Trump rechristened the Department of Defense as the Department of War - a name it held once before, back when the Pentagon first opened its doors.

The U.S. Army selected Amazon Web Services, known as AWS, and World Wide Technology, known as WWT, on Oct. 23 to support Project Griffin under a pilot effort valued at a combined $2.6 million to accelerate superintelligence-enabled cyber defense.

The Wiesbaden Veterinary Treatment Facility, an element of Veterinary Readiness Activity Rheinland-Pfalz, joined forces with the 525th Military Police Detachment, the Wiesbaden Army Health Clinic and host-nation partner security personnel for a comprehensive Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care and casualty evacuation training exercise.

The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 26, 2026, for a scheduled logistics port call to strengthen relations with the Sri Lanka Navy and regional partners.

DORAL, Fla. -- The 41st iteration of SOUTHERN VANGUARD 2027 (SV27) is scheduled to begin in Colombia on Nov. 2, 2026. The exercise, which is scheduled to run until mid-November, will bring together approximately 800 participants, including about 350 U.S. military personnel and over 400 soldiers from the Colombian Army.

The Department of the Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract for the production and fielding of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, Sept. 29, 2026. The contract was executed under the Department of War's Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract to modernize America's Arsenal of Freedom.

Leaders from United States Forces Korea (USFK) and Gyeonggi Province gathered this week for the 2026 Gyeonggi Province-USFK Counterpart Connect Day, a cooperative workshop aimed at strengthening local ties and reinforcing the human element of the ROK-U.S. alliance.

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Oct. 23, 2026, concluding an 11-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8); San Antonio-class amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26); the embarked staffs of Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 7; 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (13th MEU); and associated aviation, logistics, and ground combat elements arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 26, 2026, for maintenance and resupply.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle highlighted the critical need for a dynamic and resilient naval force during his address at the Fantail Breakfast hosted by the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, focusing on adaptation, operational endurance, and sustained fleet readiness. Speaking to military leaders and industry partners, Caudle outlined a strategic vision for the future Fleet centered on continuous modernization. He emphasized that to maintain a decisive advantage in the fight, the Navy must be capable of changing itself as problems change, utilizing software, modularity, and uncrewed systems.

European Union Statement on Disarmament Machinery (Cluster VII) at the First Committee of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly

European Union General Statement on Cluster I (Nuclear Weapons) concerning the draft UNGA Resolution L.1 (Establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region of the Middle East) at the 81st UN General Assembly First Committee

Twenty-five years ago, OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) was founded on a simple but ambitious principle: nations achieve more when they work together.