25 May 2025 Military News |
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- US admin slashes NSC, move 'risks impairing decision-making process' Global Times 25 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump is ordering a major overhaul of the National Security Council (NSC) that will see its size shrink significantly, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Saturday, noting it would lead to the ouster of some political appointees and return many career government employees back to their home agencies.
- Rutte Faces First Big NATO Test As Trump Pressure Looms RFE/RL 25 May 2025 -- Preparations are under way for what could be the most delicate NATO summit in years — and Mark Rutte's first real test as secretary-general.
- Ukraine Made Military Testing Ground as Nature of Warfare Evolves Sputnik 25 May 2025 -- The nature of modern warfare is seeing major change and Ukraine is being used as a testing ground for next-generation military technologies, argues a Financial Times columnist.
- China's first electromagnetic catapults-equipped aircraft carrier holds intensive sea trials: official media Global Times 25 May 2025 -- China's third aircraft carrier the Fujian is holding intensive sea trials, official media recently revealed, with a Chinese military affairs expert saying that the Fujian is expected to test its electromagnetic catapult technologies before its eventual commissioning.
- Accident Investigation Group Informs WPK Central Military Commission of Its Work KCNA 25 May 2025 -- An investigation is being intensified into the accident occurred in the course of launching of a destroyer at the Chongjin Shipyard.
- Construction of 6 Frigates for German Navy Postponed Until at Least 2030 - Reports Sputnik 25 May 2025 -- The completion of construction of six F126-class frigates for the German Navy has been postponed until at least 2030, German newspaper Kieler Nachrichten (KN) reported, citing sources.
- CDS visits Northern & Western Commands HQs; Conducts strategic review & operational assessment post-Operation Sindoor India PIB 25 May 2025 -- Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan visited Indian Army's Northern Command at Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, Haryana on May 25, 2025
- IRGC top commander: Iranians' powerful faith makes adversaries constantly change stance IRNA 25 May 2025 -- Major General Hossein Salami, the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), says adversaries are constantly forced to retreat from their stance on the Iranian nation because they fail to crush the power of the Iranians' faith.
- Army commander says Iran is developing systems to counter MAVs IRNA 25 May 2025 -- Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari, says the Army has designed systems to counter micro air vehicles, known as MAVs, and has acted successfully in this field.
- Largest ever UK defence AI trial conducted across land, sea and air UK MOD 25 May 2025 -- Sailors and air crews are set to benefit from new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities following the UK's largest ever multi-domain AI trial, bringing together land, sea and air equipment.
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- Israel deploys all infantry, armored brigades to Gaza amid serious escalation of genocide Press TV 25 May 2025 -- The Israeli regime has deployed its entire standing army infantry and armored brigades to the Gaza Strip amid serious escalation of its 19-month-old war of genocide against the Palestinian territory.
- Hezbollah chief: 'Trump must free himself from grip of Israel' Press TV 25 May 2025 -- Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has said that US President Donald Trump must free himself from "the grip of Israel if he wants to achieve his goals."
- Spain leads push for sanctions on Israel amid Gaza genocide IRNA 25 May 2025 -- Spain is leading efforts in Europe to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza, calling for international sanctions on the occupying regime.
- Spain proposes international sanctions on Israel to stop war on Gaza Press TV 25 May 2025 -- Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares says the international community should impose sanctions and embargoes on Israel to stop the brutal military offensive in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Malta to recognize Palestinian state next month Press TV 25 May 2025 -- Malta has declared the country's decision to officially recognize Palestinian statehood amid the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Hamas hails Yemen's missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport IRNA 25 May 2025 -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has issued a statement, appreciating Yemen's latest missile attack against Israel's busiest airport, Ben Gurion.
- Yemen strikes Israel's Ben Gurion Airport with ballistic missile IRNA 25 May 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched yet another operation against Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, using a hypersonic ballistic missile.
- Yemeni missile halts flights at Ben Gurion, sends settlers to shelters Press TV 25 May 2025 -- Yemen's Armed Forces have carried out a fresh missile strike against the Israeli-occupied territories, halting flights at Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv and setting off sirens across Israeli towns and settlements.
- On 24-25 May 2025, nine Indian Sponsored Khwarij were killed in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. ISPR Pakistan 25 May 2025 -- On 24-25 May 2025, nine Indian Sponsored Khwarij were killed in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
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- United States Citizen Arrested for Attempted Firebombing of U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, Israel US Dept. of Justice 25 May 2025 -- Earlier today, Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S. and German citizen was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport by FBI special agents and a complaint was unsealed in the Eastern District of New York charging Neumayer with attempting to destroy, by means of fire or explosive, the Branch Office of the United States Embassy located in Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to the question of the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin programme, Moscow, May 25, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 May 2025
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 25 May 2025
- Press Statement by Chief of Policy Office of DPRK Ministry of National Defence KCNA 25 May 2025 -- The chief of the Policy Office of the Ministry of National Defence of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Saturday issued the following press statement titled "The security guarantee of the U.S. mainland depends on thoroughly giving up military threats and aggressive attempts against other countries":
- Iran warns of 'severe' response if E3 triggers 'snapback' of sanctions IRNA 25 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has told a parliamentary commission that any misuse of the "snapback" mechanism to reinstate United Nations sanctions on Iran would be met with a "severe" response.
- Iran says time and venue for next round of talks with U.S. not set yet IRNA 25 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed reports on the date and location of the next round of talks with the United States as media speculation, saying that the schedule for the sixth round has yet to be determined.
- Vice president: Nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's defense doctrine IRNA 25 May 2025 -- First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref says that Iran's nuclear program is entirely peaceful, emphasizing that nuclear weapons have no place in the country's defense strategy.
- Iran sets limit on possession and carrying of foreign cash Press TV 25 May 2025 -- The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has issued new regulations governing the supply, possession, and carrying of foreign cash as part of efforts to crack down on money laundering and terrorism financing.
- Iranian consortium to manufacture first homegrown jackup rig Press TV 25 May 2025 -- Iran has awarded a contract to a consortium of domestic companies for manufacturing the first homegrown jackup rig, which it plans to use in drilling projects in its massive oil and gas sector.
- FM Araghchi warns of Iran's 'harsh' response if 'snapback' mechanism invoked Press TV 25 May 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that invoking the so-called "snapback mechanism" to re-impose the United Nations sanctions will be met with a "harsh" response from Tehran.
- Tsikhanouskaya Urges Baltic States Not To Close Belarus Border Despite Growing Migrant Pressure RFE/RL 25 May 2025 -- Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya has told RFE/RL's Current Time that Latvia and Lithuania should keep their borders with Belarus open despite growing tensions about migrants.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 25 May 2025 -- Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who arrived on an official two-days visit to Turkiye, held a warm and most cordial meeting with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during his offici visit to Turkiye today.
- Romanian President-Elect Brings 'Pro-EU Message' To Warsaw Ahead Of Inauguration RFE/RL 25 May 2025 -- Romanian President-elect Nicusor Dan has returned a favor to political allies in Poland, addressing a mass rally in Warsaw in support of pro-EU presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski on May 25.
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