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CBS News: US faces critical shortage of interceptor missiles, with stockpiles not expected to recover until 2030
Former US Army Chief of Staff Randy George warned of the shortages before the war with Iran began. The US is reported to have used up to 82% of its THAAD interceptors and 61% of its Patriot missiles. The impact of the war in Ukraine and delays in replenishing stocks are adding to the pressure, although the Pentagon denies the claims
Four violations of Greek airspace by Turkish UAVs in the Aegean
A total of 11 violations of air traffic regulations were recorded. The Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles were identified and intercepted
Greek Military Training Centers overwhelmed by recruits: Stricter deferment rules trigger influx of conscripts – What will happen to the Fourth 2026 intake?
Training centers are facing capacity problems due to the surge in enlistments
Florida “key” to new $4 billion defense procurement package: F-35s, F-16s and, in the Strykers before Parliament
The new procurements reportedly form part of the update to the Unified Medium-Term Development and Modernization Program (EMPAE), which is why they are expected to be approved by Parliament in the coming period
Marco Rubio arrives in Athens to a warm welcome from Greek Foreign Minister
Excerpt: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Athens for the sixth round of the Greece-US Strategic Dialogue, with defence, energy and the finalisation of the F-35 deal high on the agenda
“Nearchos” arrives in November, “Formion” also raises the flag, “Kimon” in Thessaloniki
The second Belh@rra will enter port on October 30, while from mid-December the Greek flag will also fly on the third frigate, signaling the new era of the Hellenic Navy, which will also be reinforced with the addition of two Italian FREMM Bergamini-class warships
Elon Musk to take leadership role in Pentagon program on the future of warfare
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced details of Project Meridian yesterday
