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Iranian authorities must immediately end the escalating persecution, intimidation and judicial harassment of independent lawyers and interference with the independence of bar associations, UN experts* said today.

Agreement reflects whole-of-government approach to defending the homeland

The Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) announced today a $150 million conditional loan commitment with Rocket Lab USA, Inc., the principal operating subsidiary of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) and a global leader in launch services and space systems. The loan would support Rocket Lab's efforts to increase the flight rate of its reusable Neutron rocket beyond first launch to meet growing commercial and national security demand for access to space.

SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: And then today here, thanks for coming to the speech; it was a long time coming. We've been working on senior service college reform for almost 18 months now, sending some of our best people to all these institutions to understand what works and what doesn't, and to drive the warrior ethos into our service colleges.

Thank you very much. Please take your seats, please. Well, it's an honor to be here with you. I want to take a note before I start, Admiral, something that was unseen but so often what you do is unseen, so it's worth noting. We were on a convoy here and as always happens, the local law enforcement provides escort for our vehicle convoy.

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, commander of Naval Education and Training Command, met with South Korean navy leaders and delivered remarks aboard the ROKS Hansando during the ship's first port call at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Oct. 27.

Texas Cyber Command and the Texas Military Department hosted a defense attaché delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Oct. 21 as part of a four-day senior leader engagement to strengthen ties between the Texas National Guard and its partner nation.

In early November 2026, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa's theater divisional air defense battalion conducted an internal assessment of the FD-1 Interceptor's counter-uncrewed aerial systems capabilities at the Ustka Training Area, Poland.

recruiting, training, educating and developing sailors to serve with competence, character and confidence," Huffman said. "This development is not confined to a classroom; it is a career-long journey that is immeasurably strengthened when we learn alongside trusted allies."

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, completing its first east coast training underway in support of carrier qualifications for both new and experienced naval aviators, Nov. 9.

Maritime Operations Centers (MOCs) require a dedicated forge to heat, hammer and sharpen the skills necessary to support the fleets. Enter MAKO Flex, held Aug. 6-9, one of four specialized training events designed to hone those skills, enabling warfighting readiness on day one.

The Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (DONRCO) is piloting Project Roundable, a prototype software platform designed to serve as a hub for industry engagement, the office announced Nov. 9.

Two Spanish NH-90 helicopters conducted their first Alpha Scramble under the NATO Air Defence framework as Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) on Nov. 5, 2026, following the detection of unidentified drones in Romania.

Beneath the surface of the Baltic Sea, a high-stakes game of hide and seek is about to begin. Submarines operating silently beneath the waves. Warships searching from above. Maritime patrol aircraft scanning vast stretches of sea. All working together in one of NATO's most demanding forms of maritime warfare - anti-submarine warfare (ASW).

Key sea assets will be deployed by the Philippine Navy (PN) at the Manila Bay to help secure the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits, set from Nov. 16 to 18 in Metro Manila.

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A Palestinian minister says around 2.1 million Gazans face growing hardship as winter approaches, with Israeli restrictions continuing to obstruct the delivery of essential relief supplies.

The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas has warned that the Israeli regime is deliberately exacerbating and prolonging the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire agreement.