#défense — Public Fediverse posts

The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago changed the world as we knew it. For Japan, it was a turning point that transformed forever how the pacifist nation deals with global security challenges. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/11/japan/politics/911-japan-security/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #us #sdf #defense #911 #junichirokoizumi #barackobama

Iran attack on base in Jordan damaged American military aircraft, US official says

Iranian strikes damaged one A-10 Thunderbolt II and eight F-15s this week on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan.
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https://www.defensenews.com/flashpoints/middle-east/2026/09/10/iran-attack-on-base-in-jordan-damaged-american-military-aircraft-us-official-says/

#Zelenskyy: #Canada to provide crucial air #defense package https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w0lM7wSS4pY?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Defense tech startup Mach Industries has raised 600M USD in a Series C extension round, bringing its valuation to 3.7B USD - doubling in just three months. The buzzy startup is developing autonomous defence systems. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/10/defense-tech-mach-industries-doubles-valuation-to-3-7b-in-3-months/ #Tech #Startup #News #Defense

Gov. Denny Tamaki's continued leadership raises broad concerns about governance, transparency and regional security at a critical moment for Okinawa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/09/10/japan/tamaki-unfit-okinawa-governor/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #dennytamaki #okinawa #localgovernment #ldp #shimojishimaairport #miyakoislands #defense #china

Iran likely to reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone

Iran will almost certainly try to pry open the captured drone’s hardware, but the platform's software does carry built-in defenses, analysts say.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/09/10/iran-likely-to-reverse-engineer-captured-us-underwater-drone/

Russia sends bones of medieval warrior prince to Ukraine front to boost morale

Bone fragments from the sword hand of a medieval Russian prince who won a famous victory over the Mongols have been sent to the front in Ukraine.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/2026/09/10/russia-sends-bones-of-medieval-warrior-prince-to-ukraine-front-to-boost-morale/

NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot

The clandestine Russian operation was carried out by Moscow’s GUGI undersea warfare directorate to test a destructive sabotage capability, sources said.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/09/10/nato-allies-foil-russian-subsea-cable-sabotage-plot/

NEW: As delegates gather at NATO headquarters to discuss reducing civilian harm during combat, the Trump administration's absence from a group the U.S. co-founded is being dubbed "humiliating" and “dangerous” by current and former officials.
https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-hegseth-dod-nato-civilian-harm-reduction-absent?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

#News #Trump #PeteHegseth #Defense #Pentagon #DOD #NATO #Politics

LIVE: UK defense minister Streeting speaks on Russia and Ukraine

Britain's defense minister Wes Streeting makes a statement on Russia and Ukraine in the House of Commons. #uk #russia #ukraine #britain #wesstreeting #defense #russiaukrainewar #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

http://fllics.com/zh/video/live-uk-defense-minister-streeting-speaks-on-russia-and-ukraine/

US radar maker Echodyne mulls European production as drone warfare fuels demand

The U.S. radar specialist said it's sensing new business opportunities in Europe, where governments are scrambling to up their counter-drone capabilities.
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https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2026/09/10/us-radar-maker-echodyne-mulls-european-production-as-drone-warfare-fuels-demand/

During a parliamentary debate concerning his ministry's budget, Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) advocated for an "active" security pol... https://news.osna.fm/?p=63255 | #news #active #architecture #citing #defense

Australian Ambassador to Japan Andrew Shearer expressed hope on Wednesday for expanded cooperation with Japan in the energy sector, with China's increasing economic coercion in the Asia-Pacific region in mind. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/10/japan/australia-envoy-japan-energy-cooperation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australiajapanrelations #andrewshearer #energy #defense

Israeli-based defense company rebrands American subsidiary to  Twenty-Six Defense

The U.S. arm of Israeli-based Elbit Systems has rebranded to Twenty-Six Defense, a new name that emphasizes the subsidiary’s American-made brand.
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https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/09/09/israeli-based-defense-company-rebrands-american-subsidiary-to-twenty-six-defense/