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Ukraine Says North Korea Is Sending Soldiers to Help Russia in the War

NPR

The Ukrainian government says its military intelligence has evidence that North Korea isn’t just sending weapons to assist Russia in the war on Ukraine. Pyongyang may also be sending soldiers. “This is no longer just about transferring weapons,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video address over the weekend. “It’s about actually transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces.”

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Air Force Ospreys Complete First Flights to Okinawa Since Fatal Crash

Stars and Stripes

A pair of CV-22 Ospreys from Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo flew to Okinawa for the first time since a deadly accident grounded the military’s entire fleet of hybrid tiltrotors in November. The aircraft landed at Kadena Air Base on Oct. 15, a spokeswoman for the Okinawa prefecture’s Military Base Affairs Division told Stars and Stripes by phone the next day. The Okinawa Defense Bureau, an arm of Japan’s Ministry of Defense, notified the prefecture of the flight, she said.

Electronic Warfare: The Invisible Battlespace

Air & Space Forces Magazine

While it cannot be seen by the human eye, electronic warfare and its importance to the modern fight is clear. Learn more about how the Department of the Air Force is upgrading its EW capabilities, from in space to in flight, on orbit and onboard fighters.

Search for Navy Crew of Crashed Growler Aircraft Underway in Washington State

Military.com

A Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft crashed Oct. 15 in Washington state during a training flight, and the status of the two crew members was unknown, according to the Navy. An update from the Navy on the search, released at 11 a.m. Oct. 16, said that “neither the crew nor wreckage has been located” and noted that “responders are facing mountainous terrain, cloudy weather, and low visibility as the search is ongoing.”

General Atomics Could Produce CCAs at a Rate of One-Per-Day, Exec Says

Breaking Defense

General Atomics could ramp up production of autonomous combat drones to a rate of one aircraft per day in two to three years if given the signal by the Defense Department, the company’s head of aeronautics told Breaking Defense. The Air Force has yet to award a production contract for its drone wingman, known as Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), nor has it laid out a definitive plan for how quickly it plans to acquire at least 1,000 drones across the lifespan of the program.

Regional War in Asia Would Be a 'Global Problem' for the US, Pacific Army Chief Warns

Defense One

The top U.S. Army commander in the Pacific region is sounding alarms about China’s “dangerous trajectory” and the rising threat of a war in Asia. Gen. Charles Flynn, the outgoing commander of U.S. Army Pacific, said increased coordination and technology exchange between autocratic states such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is a “very dangerous combination that we all should pay very, very close attention to.”

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Supporting Military Families Impacted by the Hurricanes

We Are The Mighty

Hurricane Helene and Milton have left a path of destruction in its wake, affecting countless families, including those who serve in the armed forces. Military families are uniquely positioned to support each other in times like these, drawing on shared resilience and community spirit. Whether you’re nearby or stationed far away, here are some ways you can help.