// IN TODAY’S EDITION
Special Forces adds robot specialists
Yemeni forces claim gains near Bab al-Mandab
Drone strike sinks Turkish grain ship
ISW finds Russia lost net ground
Ukraine's AI turrets down first jet-powered drones
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A Special Forces warrant officer candidate dons their new regimental insignia during an Activation and Induction ceremony at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School on Fort Bragg, N.C., Oct. 2, 2026. The 10 graduates were the Army's first 390A warrant officers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexis Washburn)
U.S. Army Activates New Robotics Job to Support Autonomous Warfare
The U.S. Army activated the 390A Robotics Technician military occupational specialty on Oct. 1 and inducted its first 10 warrant officers after they completed a 19-week course.
The specialists will help commanders use drones, ground robots, artificial intelligence and other autonomous systems in military operations. The move comes a week after War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to establish a new Autonomous Warfare Command. Read
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Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces claimed to have retaken areas near the Bab al-Mandab Strait that were previously captured by the Houthis, including Dhubab, Bab and Hadeid. The Houthis responded to the offensive by attacking several sites in Saudi Arabia, including airports, an Aramco refinery and a military base. Read
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A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain from Ukraine sank in the Black Sea on Monday after a drone strike, killing two crew members. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the attack. Read
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The Institute for the Study of War estimates Russian forces suffered a net loss of 113.36 square miles of Ukrainian territory since March, contradicting President Vladimir Putin’s claims of major advances. Putin claimed Russia seized 502 square miles in September, while ISW said Russian forces gained 67.78 square miles but lost 98.98 square miles during the month. Read
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A sixth man arrested over an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford has been released on bail, joining five other suspects who were previously released. British counterterrorism police continue to investigate the case, which officials have linked to Iran. Read
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Ukraine said its new AI-powered automated machine-gun turrets have shot down their first Russian jet-powered drones, including Geran-5 drones. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than 12 turrets have been deployed in areas frequently targeted by Russian jet-powered drones, including around Kyiv, with eight more planned for the region. Read
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Germany plans to establish its first dedicated drone regiment in 2027. The unit will combine aerial and ground drones with reconnaissance, deep-strike, electronic warfare and counter-drone capabilities. It will initially have 300 to 350 personnel and expand to up to 600 by 2029. Read
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