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The Russian Armed Forces have reportedly for the first time utilised the new 9M729 Novator ground-launched cruise missile in combat, with the missile having demonstrated an engagement range of over 1200 kilometres, but estimated to have a significantly longer reach of 2,500 kilometres allowing it to strike NATO targets across Europe. UkrainianForeign Minister Andrii Sybiha on October 31 claimed that the missile had been fired 23 times since August 2025, and twice in 2022, indicating that combat use may be intended both for testing purposes and to send shows of force to Western Bloc states.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan clearly envisions that Palestinians should continue living in Gaza and that “Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza.” Most of the plan clashes with the goals of the far-right members of Israel’s current ruling coalition, who seek permanent Israeli control of Gaza as part of a “Greater Israel.” However, their vision of a future Gaza in which Israelis replace Palestinians remains very much alive.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and defence sector have accelerated efforts to develop the service’s ballistic missile arsenal, according to reports from European intelligence sources. Countries in the Western world have attempted to reimpose economic sanctions on and illegalise Iranian ballistic missile development through the United Nations Security Council, although the council’s two non-Western permanent members China and Russia have both argued that they lack the ability to do so without a new vote, which both would be expected to veto to protect their strategic partner.

The Republic of China Ministry of National Defence has raised concerns over the delayed delivery of 66 F-16C/D Block 70 fighter fighter aircraft by the United States, which were ordered under an $8.2 billion contract in 2019 and initially expected to complete deliveries in 2027. Responding to the delays in deliveries, Premier Cho Jung-tai stated that the government did not rule out “taking legal action against the manufacturer.” He noted, however, that the deal was executed through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales process which does not provide for direct compensation claims.

Since trick-or-treating became popular in the United States in the early to mid-1900s, it’s likely that the practice has been done on military bases. Today, families often have a choice if they would like to live on a base, but that wasn’t always the case. And today’s families say trick-or-treating is safer in the controlled environment of their base.
It’s also a way to interact with one’s neighbors, whether or not you’ve already been acquainted.

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With more news breaking since our BB-in-the-News Substack last week, we might as well start the week on the topic.
In case you missed it, in Friday’s WSJ, Lara Seligman and Alexander Ward let us know there is more in the wind than just our friend John Konrad’s pleadings.

Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach was confirmed as the next Air Force chief of staff, the last hurdle before he takes the service’s top spot from Gen. David Allvin. Allvin unexpectedly left the position in August, when he announced his retirement after roughly two years into the four-year job.
Wilsbach’s path to the service’s top position was unconventional, as several of President Donald Trump’s most recent picks for senior generals have been.

The Trump administration’s nominee to serve at the helm of U.S. Strategic Command told lawmakers Thursday that the Pentagon’s ability to test, exercise and conduct electronic warfare operations are inadequate.
“We’re not where we need to be, but we’re focused on it and making progress,” Vice Adm. Richard Correll, who currently serves as Stratcom’s deputy commander, said during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

As ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut has deep insights into national security. And he is concerned. He joined Ryan to share his thoughts on strikes on drug boats, the Trump administration’s foreign policy in Latin America, the way the administration fails to work with Congress on matters of national security, and strategy in other parts of the world, including Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia.