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Arms and weapons

US said to plan fresh NATO push for Ukraine arms deliveries

The PURL initiative is the cornerstone of NATO efforts to shore up Ukraine’s defence, allowing allies to pay for US weapons that are then sent to Kyiv.
The PURL initiative is the cornerstone of NATO efforts to shore up Ukraine’s defence, allowing allies to pay for US weapons that are then sent to Kyiv.

North Korea test fires strategic cruise missiles: KCNA

A North Korean official was quoted as saying the test was conducted “because our armed forces should defend the security of the country and deter all sorts of threats.”
A North Korean official was quoted as saying the test was conducted “because our armed forces should defend the security of the country and deter all sorts of threats.”

Zelensky says Ukraine will stop hitting Russia’s refineries if US provides missiles

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart at the Presidency Working Office in Dolmabahce, in Istanbul on October 31, 2026. Ukrainian President will meet his Turkish counterpart, on October 31, 2026, on a working visit to Turkey for talks over war with Russia and the security situation in the Black Sea, the Turkish presidency said. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during a press conference with his Turkish counterpart at the Presidency Working Office in Dolmabahce, in Istanbul on October 31, 2026. Ukrainian President will meet his Turkish counterpart, on October 31, 2026, on a working visit to Turkey for talks over war with Russia and the security situation in the Black Sea, the Turkish presidency said. (Photo by BERK OZKAN / AFP)

North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system

North Korea will enable its military units by the end of 2026 to use all types of the bombs, depending on their operational purposes.
North Korea will enable its military units by the end of 2026 to use all types of the bombs, depending on their operational purposes.

Man charged over Prinsep Street knife attack that left two injured

Jabez Gunasekaran faces a charge of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon.
Jabez Gunasekaran faces a charge of voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapon.

Man to be charged after allegedly injuring two men with a knife in Prinsep Street

The 24-year-old man fled the scene, but was identified and arrested on the same day.
The 24-year-old man fled the scene, but was identified and arrested on the same day.

France, Britain stage first joint nuclear air strike simulation

A photo posted on X by UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting regarding the nuclear exercise between Britain and France, codenamed “Rummy”.
A photo posted on X by UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting regarding the nuclear exercise between Britain and France, codenamed “Rummy”.

Saudi Arabia expanding missile plant to build bigger weapons, satellite image researchers believe

Satellite images show the solid propellant motor plant in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, in December 2025 (left) and September 2026.
Satellite images show the solid propellant motor plant in Al Duwadimi, Saudi Arabia, in December 2025 (left) and September 2026.

Denmark buys long-range US, Norwegian missiles, drawing Russian ire

Denmark’s Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus holding a press conference in Copenhagen on Oct 22.
Denmark’s Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus holding a press conference in Copenhagen on Oct 22.

Pentagon eyes biggest-ever F-35 deal with plans to buy at least 850 more jets

The cost of the F-35 programme is already the most expensive in US history.
The cost of the F-35 programme is already the most expensive in US history.

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