Military Week

The PGA Tour is in the spotlight as the Bermuda Championship and Bank of Utah Championship unfold, with Tony Finau, Max Homa and Joel Dahmen among the favorites in Utah. Attention also falls on six big names at risk of losing their tour cards, and Tom Kim's Asian Games appearance, where a medal could exempt him from South Korean military service.

Drones are drawing attention on two very different fronts. In France, the DJI Mini 3, a beginner-friendly 4K camera drone, is on promotion this week, while maritime observers are tracking the growing use of drones at sea. Meanwhile, coverage from Ukraine highlights Russian Geran-5 drones disrupting Ukrainian defenses, alongside strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.

Japanese business headlines are dominated by market-moving news: Omron is buying a US PC maker in a deal worth around 100 billion yen to build a physical AI platform. Meanwhile, Japan's NISA investment accounts have surpassed 30 million with cumulative holdings exceeding 85 trillion yen, and Donald Trump announced the US will end $4 billion in military aid to Israel by late 2026.

Russia has lost 13 aircraft in just five weeks, according to Business AM, including several Su-34 bombers. The losses are a notable blow to the Russian air force, which has relied heavily on Su-34 strike bombers in its war effort. The report is drawing attention as Ukraine's air defences appear increasingly effective against Russian aviation.

US forces have carried out secret targeted military attacks on Iran over the past few weeks, according to a Washington Post report. The revelation has sparked immediate debate about the scope of American military involvement with Iran and whether such operations were authorised publicly. Details about the targets, scale and aims of the strikes were not immediately disclosed, and officials have not confirmed the report.

Vice President JD Vance has publicly broken with President Trump on Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The split follows weeks of internal debate over the prospect of military action against Iran, suggesting divisions at the top of the administration over how to handle the escalating confrontation.

Germany and the United Kingdom are set to broaden their bilateral defence cooperation into the military space domain, according to Aviation Week. The move would extend an already close security partnership beyond traditional domains such as air and land into satellites and space-based capabilities, reflecting growing European concern about space as a contested military arena.

Experts warn that President Trump has only a few weeks after the midterm elections to launch renewed military strikes against Iran before a newly seated Congress could move to restrict his war powers. Debate is focusing on how long executive authority over military action against Iran can last once lawmakers return to Washington.

The United States carried out a series of strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday night, continuing what is described as weeks of smaller-scale attacks. The US president has reportedly suggested that major hostilities could resume shortly after the midterm elections.

Reports say President Trump has only a narrow window of a few weeks to decide whether to resume military strikes against Iran, with analysts speculating about which targets could be hit in any renewed campaign. The claim has fuelled debate over US-Iran tensions and the risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Radio-Canada, the French-language public broadcaster, is drawing live audiences in Canada as viewers follow breaking stories, including reports from France about larger demonstrations expected next week and US President Donald Trump saying he will not livestream a military execution. House Speaker Mike Johnson has also voiced reservations about broadcasting an execution live. The live feed is being used to track these developing stories in real time.

Israeli forces have withdrawn from a neighborhood in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron, ending a military operation launched after two Israeli soldiers were killed in late October. The pullout concludes weeks of activity in the area, and observers are watching for what the redeployment means for tensions in Hebron and the wider West Bank.

A discussion thread claims the United States is at war with Iran, organizing weekly updates under a so-called megathread format. The post is described as covering week 45 of 2026, but no corroborating details, official statements, or reports of an actual military conflict accompany it. No further facts beyond the headline's claim are available.

The Boothbay Register has published its regular Southport column, this week focusing on 'Military Week' alongside other local community news. The item rounds up happenings in the Southport, Maine area, tying in the Military Week observances with updates on residents and town affairs for readers of the coastal Maine community.

Defense News Weekly, the news program from Military Times, released its full November 3 episode focused on the rise of the defense industry innovators. The edition examines new companies and figures reshaping the defense sector, a topic drawing attention as militaries modernize and fresh players challenge traditional contractors. The episode is available to viewers now.

A section of Military Avenue in Green Bay, Wisconsin has been closed as of this week, according to local reporting. Motorists in the area should expect detours and delays while the closure is in effect. The city has not detailed the full duration or scope of the project in the initial announcement.

Israel's main opposition parties are meeting for the first time since last week's closely contested election, uniting behind former military chief Gadi Eisenkot and his change bloc. The move comes as incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists voters chose him for the premiership, leaving the country's political future unresolved as both sides claim a mandate to govern.

A contestant from Celebrity Traitors has spoken out after being banished from the show, describing the behind-the-scenes process as 'military' in its precision and intensity. The star lifted the lid on how eliminations are handled, offering fans a rare glimpse into the production's strict methods. The comments come as the celebrity edition of The Traitors continues to draw large audiences and weekly discussion of each banishment.

A letters section in the Dallas Morning News features reader opinions on voting, freedom, Dallas City Hall, United Airlines and the military. It reflects local residents responding to recent city decisions and national debates over elections, civil liberties and defense policy. Such roundups give a snapshot of what is concerning North Texans this week.

A weekly photo roundup documents United States military deployments and training exercises for the week of October 26 to November 1, 2026. The collection offers a visual record of American forces operating at home and abroad during that period. Such weekly summaries are followed closely by defense watchers tracking where US troops are stationed and what readiness drills are underway around the world.

The Israeli military has demolished the homes of suspected attackers one week after a deadly attack. The demolition is part of Israel's longstanding policy of home demolitions targeting Palestinians accused of carrying out attacks, a practice critics call collective punishment and supporters describe as a deterrent against future violence.

Within a single week, 23 military units received equipment worth 37 million hryvnias, according to the report. The deliveries come as Ukraine's armed forces continue to rely on a steady flow of hardware and supplies to sustain operations. The item does not specify which units were equipped or what type of equipment was delivered, and no further details about the funding source were given.

Former NASA administrator Bill Nelson told attendees at the University of Central Florida's Space Week that if armed conflict ever extends into space, there would be no winners. His remarks highlight growing concern over the militarization of orbit and the vulnerability of satellites that modern life and militaries depend on.