Tag: North America
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Published: 5 November 2026 Event: Announcement: 3 November 2026 — Trials completed the preceding Saturday HII reported completion of builder’s sea trials for Harrisburg, LPD 30, the first Flight II San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock. Testing covered propulsion, steering, communications, mission systems and combat-system integration. Acceptance trials and delivery to the US Navy remain subsequent…
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Published: 5 November 2026 Event: 4 November 2026 South Korea’s Defence Ministry reported multiple North Korean missile launches from the Sondok area towards waters off the country’s east coast. Seoul and Washington were analysing the launches. The reviewed reporting did not establish the missile variants or their validated performance. Assessment: Repeated launches sustain the regional…
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Published: 4 November 2026 Event: 3 November 2026 Greenland’s parliament approved the security agreement signed with the United States and Denmark in September, with 16 votes in favour, none against and seven abstentions. The agreement provides for an expanded US military role while reaffirming Danish sovereignty and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination. Danish parliamentary consideration remains…
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Published: 4 November 2026 Event: 3 November 2026 Shield AI has completed the first full-scale prototype of its X-BAT autonomous combat aircraft and is preparing a ground and vertical-flight test campaign. The programme envisages a tail-sitting aircraft capable of operating without a conventional runway. Initial testing will examine propulsion and launch-and-recovery arrangements before progression to…
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Published: 4 November 2026 Event: 3 November 2026 President Donald Trump said the United States would end approximately $4 billion in annual assistance to Israel by the end of 2026, describing the decision as agreed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The announcement raises questions about implementation: the existing bilateral memorandum envisages $3.8 billion annually through…
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Limited US strikes on Qeshm Island and Iranian warnings of a broader response raise escalation risks around Hormuz, while the strike’s effects and any retaliation remain unconfirmed.
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Published: 3 November 2026 Event: 2 November 2026 AeroVironment has selected Leonardo DRS to support the US Army’s Enduring-High Energy Laser programme. DRS will contribute vehicle integration, power management and thermal-control expertise for the LOCUST X3 counter-UAS system. The subcontract follows the Army’s September production award to AeroVironment. Assessment: Power supply and heat removal directly…
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Published: 3 November 2026 Event: 2 November 2026; talks scheduled: 10–11 November 2026 US envoy Steve Witkoff announced that Ukrainian and Russian delegations would meet in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November. The agenda includes security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures and ending the war. Preparatory consultations with European and NATO representatives are also planned. Assessment: The…
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Published: 3 November 2026 Event: 2 November 2026 Advanced Acoustic Concepts, a Thales subsidiary, has received a $53.9 million US Navy contract for two Remote Mine Hunting modules and engineering support. Options could increase the cumulative value to approximately $196.2 million. The modules support remote detection, location and classification of underwater mines. Assessment: Remote systems…