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Trump Declares End of Gaza War as Last Israeli Hostages Swapped for Palestinian Detainees

Reuters

Hamas freed the last living Israeli hostages from Gaza Oct. 13 under a ceasefire deal and Israel sent home busloads of Palestinian detainees, as U.S. President Donald Trump declared the end of the two-year long war that has upended the broader Middle East.

Air Force’s Highest Ranking Enlisted Leader Announces Retirement

Task & Purpose

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi sent an email across the service Oct. 13 telling airmen he is retiring following the death of his wife, Katy, last month.

Lockheed Live-Fires New Vertical-Launch JAGM for Naval Counter-Drone Role

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin has test-fired its widely used Joint Air-to-Ground Missile from a new quad-pack launcher designed to fire the JAGM straight up, the company announced Oct. 13. “There’s a lot of requirements floating around for counter-UAS needs on different U.S, platforms,” added Lockheed’s launch systems director, Edward Dobeck.

NATO to Kick Off Annual Nuclear Deterrence Exercise with More Aircraft

Defense News

NATO kicked of its annual nuclear-deterrence exercise Steadfast Noon Oct. 13 with what will be among the largest number of participating aircraft in recent years.

Army Looks to Expand Dining Privatization, Says It’s ‘Learning for All the Services’

Stars and Stripes

With new privatized dining facilities yet to open at five Army bases, the service is already planning to privatize 10 more facilities within the next year and a half. “We’re going to learn for all the services,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer said.

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News Outlets Broadly Reject Pentagon Rules Before Signing Deadline

The Washington Post

Media across the ideological spectrum said they will not sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new press policy by Oct. 14. The Washington Post, the New York Times, the Associated Press and CNN said they wouldn’t sign, as did Newsmax and the Washington Times.

PODCAST: Air and Missile Defense: The Imperative for Golden Dome

Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies

Adversaries possess the means to strike the U.S. through a range of air and missile technologies. Their increasingly aggressive behavior demands a threat assessment, plus corresponding defenses. We explore this critical issue with former NORTHCOM-NORAD commander Gen. Glen VanHerck, USAF (Ret) and former STRATCOM commander Gen. Kevin Chilton, USAF (Ret).

Trump Directs the Pentagon to Use ‘All Available Funds’ to Ensure Troops Are Paid Despite Shutdown

The Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Oct. 11 that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops are paid Oct. 15 despite the government shutdown, a short-term fix that will not apply to the hundreds of thousands of federal workers who have been furloughed.

A-10 Warthog Appears to Have Become A Drone Killer

The War Zone

At least one U.S. Air Force A-10C Warthog has returned from a deployment to the Middle East with kill markings revealing drone kills. The evidence most likely confirms that the attack jets are now using laser-guided air-to-ground rockets as counter-drone weapons in an operational context.

Boeing Unveils Concept for Army Unmanned Tiltrotor Aircraft Amid Military Push for Drones

Defense One

Boeing is designing a tiltrotor drone wingman concept to support the Army’s helicopter fleet, similar to the Air Force’s push for collaborative combat aircraft.

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Battlefield 6 Review: The Return of a War Game Worth Fighting For

Military Times

For troops and veterans, the Battlefield video game franchise has always been more than a shooter. Rather, it’s a test of tactics, communication, and chaos management.

Wilsbach Pledges Tight Coordination with Navy on AMRAAM and JATM Missile Buys

First Flight of Anduril CCA Likely Delayed by Government Shutdown

What to Watch as Senate, House Start Crafting Conference 2026 NDAA

Wilsbach: Fewer PCS Moves Would Boost Air Force Retention

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