A U.S. Army exercise involving 9,700 soldiers in California exposed major shortcomings in its push toward AI-powered warfare.

Drones overheated, batteries failed, communications broke down, and experimental equipment struggled. Some drones operated without AI or autonomous capabilities.

Despite billions spent on modernization, the Army continues to struggle with unreliable technology, bureaucratic delays and outdated systems.

Officials acknowledged the setbacks but said improvements in communications, AI-assisted planning and data sharing were showing progress.

Source: WSJ

NEW: The first Russian diesel cargo heading for the US left St. Petersburg on 22 September, two weeks before Trump announced the deal.

The Greek-flagged tanker MINERVA ZEN is carrying ~275,000 barrels of diesel/gasoil and is due at the US East Coast around 11–12 October.

Analysts note the promised volumes are still only days’ worth of US distillate demand, and Russian diesel output has been cut by Ukrainian refinery strikes.

Ukraine is losing jets to its own missiles.

Soviet-era R-60s from the 1960s are exploding on launch, says Come Back Alive chief Taras Chmut.

Chmut said Ukraine lacks modern short-range air-to-air missiles like the AIM-9 Sidewinder, forcing pilots to use Cold War–era R-60s and R-73s against Russian drones and cruise missiles.

"It's an old Soviet missile from the 60s that can explode at the moment of launch. And there have been such cases — we have lost several planes because of this."

A confirmed case: a MiG-29 crashed near Odesa on 10 August 2026 after catching fire during missile launch on an anti-drone mission — the pilot ejected injured but alive.

Chmut said there is "currently no alternative."

Yemen’s Houthis struck Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on Saturday, directly hitting Terminal 3, causing injuries and forcing its evacuation.

Saudi officials are increasingly concerned that continued attacks could damage the economy, disrupt tourism and business travel, and strain limited missile interceptor supplies.

Source: WSJ

Netanyahu hits the gym again to prove he's in good health.

US Threatens Intelligence Cutoff Unless Ukraine Halts Russia Strikes

Trump’s envoys reportedly warned Kyiv that continued attacks on Russian refineries could jeopardize US intelligence support, as Trump struck a deal with Putin for diesel exports.

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French Presidential Candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon:

It's not Trump's strategy that's pathetic. It's the European strategy that's pathetic. This is clearly not how things should be done.

We are dragged into a war when we should be acting as a buffer, opening discussions with Putin and bringing Zelensky to the table.

Maybe one day there will also be elections in Ukraine. Those in Russia aren't exactly great either. But we should be doing this because Europe is paying the highest price for this affair.

Pete Hegseth’s announcement that the execution of convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan would be livestreamed caught Pentagon and Army officials off guard.

The decision to publicly broadcast Hasan’s execution by firing squad has sparked bipartisan backlash, with service members and veterans raising concerns about its psychological impact on soldiers involved.

Officials are still determining how the execution would be streamed, how to protect the identities of participating soldiers and whether troops could refuse to take part.

Source: CNN

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport was targeted in an attack on October 10, leaving several injuries.

Airport operations have been temporarily suspended while authorities assess the damage.

US Urged Israel to Strike Iran Alone: Report

Washington reportedly dropped its request after Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir warned that an attack would probably postpone Israel’s elections.

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Trump on Ukraine War:

Zelensky could have settled this war many, many times. He chooses not to.

Trump on Ukraine War:

Zelensky wants to make problems for the world. He wants to make problems for our farmers by hitting Russian refineries.

BREAKING: Trump on Ukraine:

I think it's time for Ukraine to get a new president.

Trump on Ukraine:

I suggest Ukraine gets a new leader who can make a deal.

For some reason, Zelensky never does deals.

Q: Have you decided whether to join the Saudi strikes on the Houthis?

Trump: We may. We're going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack. We will make a decision. We move very quickly.

Q: Are you committed to accepting the results of the midterms, no matter what party wins?

Trump: What do you think? Of course I will.

But we don't want cheating. We don't want cheating. We don't want cheating. Do you understand me?

Trump:

By showing the execution, maybe other people won't be doing what Nidal Hasan did.

I will make a decision.

Trump:

They gave the Nobel Peace Prize to a person that nobody ever heard of. All we know is, I think she's very anti-Israel.

Something's wrong in Norway, let me tell you.

Trump on Ukraine War:

We told Zelensky, "Do whatever you want, but don't hit the diesel fuel."

And what does he do? He goes and hits the diesel fuel.

He can do whatever he wants, but he can't do that.

Trump on Ukraine War:

There was no reason that war with Ukraine and Russia started.

It started due to incompetence.