* Israel successfully tested interception improvements to its Iron Dome anti-rocket system. Haaretz.
* Poland published its naval modernization plans. CIMSEC.
* Is the future of Ukrainian shipbuilding tied to cooperation with, and demand from, Russia? Rusnavy.
* The fact China is growing its own military aerospace capabilities means Russia will have to look elsewhere for jet exports, in more direct competition with Western manufacturers. WSJ.
* The Philippines are reportedly negotiating the acquisition of 2 used Maestrale class frigates from Italy, following an agreement signed between the two countries last February. The Philippine Star.
* Japan has set aside a budget to study UAVs tasked with detecting ballistic missiles. Yomiuri Shimbun.
* The US Air Force will hold a SECRET/NOFORN Industry Day on Nov. 15 (Kirtland AFB, NM) to discuss new long-term concepts for the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). FBO.
* Adm. John M. Richardson is the US Navy’s new Director of Naval Reactors. He was commander of Submarine Forces since November 2010 and replaces Adm. Kirkland H. Donald who retired. NNSA.