27 July 2025 Military News |
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- Pentagon Chief Used Polygraph to Search for Those 'Leaking' Insides to Media - Reports Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used polygraph tests to search among his close associates for those who "leaked" information about the defense department to the media, but he had to abandon this practice on the orders of the White House, the Washington Post reported, citing sources.
- 143rd ESC Soldiers Exposed to International Contracts at Talisman Sabre Army News 27 Jul 2025 -- U.S. Soldiers in the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) are getting their first experience with international contracts during Talisman Sabre 25.
- Allied forces conduct complex training in Poland and Lithuania as part of Neptune Strike 25 2 NATO Allied Air Command 27 Jul 2025 -- On July 24, forces from NATO nations conducted a NATO-led Find, Fix, Track, and Target (F2T2) exercise over Poland and Lithuania, strengthening Allied integration, interoperability, and combat effectiveness.
- US plays 'villain strikes first' game as it hypes Chinese research vessel inside its self-claimed territory Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- US Coast Guard claimed that a China-flagged research vessel was detected on Friday off the coast of Alaska "in the US' Extended Continental Shelf, or ECS," and that the US Coast Guard has responded to it while released a photo of the vessel. However, The ECS itself is a unilateral territorial claim which saw the US suddenly expanding by 1 million square kilometers in size. Such a "villain strikes first" game and hyping up of "China threat" rhetoric is only to justify the US' evil deeds in the Arctic, revealing itself as a rule-breaker and global troublemaker, Chinese expert said.
- Address on Navy Day President of Russia 27 Jul 2025
- July Storm naval exercise President of Russia 27 Jul 2025 -- On Navy Day, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin observed the July Storm naval exercise via videoconference, reviewing forces from the Northern, Pacific, Baltic, and Black Sea fleets, as well as the Caspian Flotilla.
- Vladimir Putin visited Kronstadt President of Russia 27 Jul 2025 -- During his trip to the Northwestern Federal District, the President visited the Naval Cathedral of St Nicholas and the frigate Admiral Grigorovich in Kronstadt.
- Russia Tones Down Naval Celebrations As Drones Fly Near Putin's Hometown RFE/RL 27 Jul 2025 -- Russia held subdued ceremonies honoring its navy on July 27 in St. Petersburg, citing security concerns, and authorities in the surrounding region reported that air defense forces shot down several drones they said were fired by Ukraine.
- From Cathedral to Combat Ship: Putin Marks Navy Day in St. Petersburg and Kronstadt Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- The Russian president reviewed the progress of the country's naval operational exercises, congratulated service members on their professional holiday, and met with residents of St. Petersburg.
- Putin Says Main Goal of Russian Naval Drills Is to Train Repelling Sea Attacks Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- The primary objective of the Russian navy's July Storm exercise is to practice repelling attacks from the sea, President Vladimir Putin said during a video conference on Sunday.
- Putin Unveils Russia's 2050 Navy Blueprint on Navy Day Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated all Russian military sailors on the Navy Day.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Emmanuel Macron Discuss Air Defense Reinforcement and Drone Production Funding President of Ukraine 27 Jul 2025
- UK high-altitude research and intelligence balloon soars to new heights UK MOD 27 Jul 2025 -- The UK has successfully trialed high-altitude balloons which can conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
- Seamless logistics management was a deciding factor in Operation Sindoor's success: Raksha Mantri India PIB 27 Jul 2025 -- "Seamless logistics management by our agencies - from mobilisation of the Armed Forces to delivering the equipment at the right time and place - was a deciding factor in the success of Operation Sindoor," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh while virtually addressing the convocation ceremony of Vadodara-based Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) on July 27, 2025
- EXERCISE BOLD KURUKSHETRA 2025 TO KICK OFF AT JODHPUR: ADVANCING INDIA-SINGAPORE DEFENCE COOPERATION India PIB 27 Jul 2025 -- The 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise, Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025, is set to commence today at Jodhpur and will continue till 04 August 2025
- Statement by President von der Leyen on the deal on tariffs and trade with the United States European Commission 27 Jul 2025
- Remarks by President von der Leyen at the start of the meeting with US President Trump European Commission 27 Jul 2025
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- IDF to initiate tactical pause for humanitarian efforts in Gaza Israel MFA 27 Jul 2025 -- The pause will begin in the areas where the IDF is not operating: Al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, every day until further notice.
- Israeli military announces 'tactical pause' to Gaza attacks amid mounting global pressure Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli military has declared a "tactical pause" to its attacks in parts of the Gaza Strip as aid operations get underway at crossing points once more.
- Israel Resumes Gaza Aid as Famine Warning Escalates Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that humanitarian aid to residents of the Gaza Strip, including flour, sugar and canned goods, had been airdropped there.
- Over 10,000 Israeli soldiers affected mentally as Gaza genocide continues: Hebrew paper Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- More than 10,000 Israeli soldiers have been experiencing psychological reactions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since the outbreak of the genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023, says a report.
- Israeli soldier killed, nine others wounded in security incident in Khan Younis IRNA 27 Jul 2025 -- An Israeli soldier was killed and at least nine others were wounded in a security incident in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, Israeli media reported on Sunday.
- Israeli army confirms two more soldiers killed in south Gaza Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Two more Israeli soldiers have been killed as a result of retaliatory operations by resistance fighters in the southern part of the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli regime has been engaged in a brutal war since October 2023.
- Five Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza: Reports IRNA 27 Jul 2025 -- Five Israeli soldiers have reportedly been killed in separate attacks by resistance fighters in the Gaza Strip.
- Israeli military confirms 16th trooper killed in Gaza resistance operations in July Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli military confirms the death of its 16th trooper in July as a result of retaliatory operations by resistance fighters in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli regime has been waging a genocidal war since October 2023.
- Hunger Death Toll in Gaza Up to 133 - Health Ministry Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- The number of those who starved to death in the Gaza Strip rose to 133 after six people died of hunger over the past 24 hours, the enclave's health ministry said on Sunday.
- Israeli forces raid Gaza-bound vessel carrying humanitarian aid IRNA 27 Jul 2025 -- Israeli soldiers have raided Handala, a Freedom Flotilla Coalition vessel which was sailing toward the Gaza Strip, making it the third humanitarian ship attacked in international waters since May.
- Israel hauls Gaza-bound aid ship to occupied port, detains crew Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli regime has sparked global outcry after its forces violently seized the Gaza-bound aid ship Handala in international waters and unlawfully towed it to the occupied port of Ashdod.
- Israeli forces hijack British-flagged Gaza-bound aid flotilla Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The Israeli regime's naval forces have hijacked a British-flagged aid ship as it was heading towards the Gaza Strip so it can break the regime's near-total siege of the territory.
- Hamas blasts Israel's limited aid drops as deceptive ploy prolonging Gaza starvation Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has denounced Israel's limited airdrops of aid over parts of the Gaza Strip as a "deceptive" ploy aimed at managing starvation in the besieged territory, rather than ending it.
- 'New form of terror': Hamas voices outrage over Israeli forces' hijacking of Gaza-bound aid ship Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Hamas has vehemently denounced Israeli forces' hijacking of an aid vessel carrying nearly two dozen activists towards the war-hit Gaza Strip, which is teetering on the edge of famine.
- UN warns of 'catastrophic hunger' in Gaza as Israel announces humanitarian pauses UN News 27 Jul 2025 -- United Nations agencies welcomed on Sunday Israel's pledge to implement daily humanitarian pauses in its military operations in Gaza, aimed at easing the flow of desperately needed aid into and across the devastated enclave.
- Statement on Gaza by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator UNOCHA 27 Jul 2025 -- "As the world is witnessing, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is devastating. One in three people in Gaza hasn't eaten for days. People are being shot just trying to get food to feed their families. Children are wasting away. This is what we face on the ground right now."
- WFP Statement on Gaza WFP 27 Jul 2025 -- WFP welcomes the news that Israel is prepared to implement humanitarian pauses, and that designated humanitarian corridors will be created, to facilitate the safe movement of UN convoys delivering emergency food supplies and other aid to people in Gaza.
- Malnutrition rates reach alarming levels in Gaza, WHO warns WHO 27 Jul 2025
- 'Just a smokescreen': UNRWA chief says airdrops will not alleviate starvation in Gaza Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The commissioner-general of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says the airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza are an ineffective and perilous diversion from the pressing necessity to lift the siege and facilitate the opening of land crossings.
- Türk calls for pressure on Israeli Government to end carnage in Gaza OHCHR 27 Jul 2025 -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk Video statement on the High-Level Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution
- Iran's health minister calls for immediate international action to save Gaza civilians IRNA 27 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Minister of Health Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi, in an urgent letter addressed to international bodies, has expressed deep regret over the catastrophic situation in Gaza, calling for humanitarian and coordinated intervention to stop the ongoing disasters in the Palestinian territory.
- Israel's attack on Gaza-bound aid ship Handala clear example of 'piracy': Iran Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Iran has strongly condemned the violent seizure by Israeli forces of a Gaza-bound ship carrying aid and activists in international waters.
- Statement by Minister Anand on the Israeli-Palestinian situation Canada 27 Jul 2025
- League strongly condemns attempt to impose illegitimate government in Nyala, calls for respecting Sudan's unity and sovereignty League of Arab States 27 Jul 2025 -- The League of Arab States condemned the announcement made on 26 July by a Sudanese coalition affiliated with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) regarding the formation of a parallel government in Nyala and its intention to appoint governors for several regions.
- Statement from the Foreign Secretary on the situation in Gaza UK FCDO 27 Jul 2025 -- The Foreign Secretary has issued a statement following today's announcement of a temporary humanitarian pause by the IDF in Gaza.
- Yemeni army announces to intensify strikes against Israel Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced plans to escalate military operations against Israel in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict PRC MofA 27 Jul 2025
- On Cambodia and Thailand High Level Talks US Dept. of State 27 Jul 2025 -- "Cambodia and Thailand are scheduled to begin high level talks in Malaysia shortly in hopes of achieving an immediate ceasefire."
- Secretary Rubio's Phone Call with Thai Foreign Minister Maris US Dept. of State 27 Jul 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Phone Call with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Prak US Dept. of State 27 Jul 2025
- Thailand, Cambodia clash for 4th day at border despite US mediation and threat over trade deals Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- Thailand and Cambodia clashed for a fourth day on Sunday, despite US President Donald Trump warning them they are risking potential trade deals with the US. The US president said on Saturday the leaders of the two countries had agreed to meet to negotiate a ceasefire.
- PH ready to assist to restore peace amid Thailand-Cambodia conflict Philippine News Agency 27 Jul 2025 -- The Philippines has expressed concern over the ongoing dispute between fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Thailand and Cambodia, calling for a peaceful resolution in accordance with international law.
- Cambodian, Thai Prime Ministers to Come to Malaysia for Border Talks on Monday Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai will come to the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Monday to discuss the border conflict, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan told state news agency Bernama.
- Trump claims Thailand, Cambodia agree to meet immediately to work out a ceasefire: reports Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Saturday the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand had agreed to meet immediately to work out a ceasefire, as he sought to broker peace after three days of fighting along their border, Reuters reported.
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- Israeli settler charged with spying for Iran after 'conveying info' on missile strike damage Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Israeli prosecutors have indicted a Jewish settler on charges of spying for Iran after he allegedly conveyed information to Tehran about damage sustained by an Israeli airbase during an Iranian missile strike.
- HKSAR govt opposes smears of US, Canada and Australia against lawful enforcement actions on 19 individuals linked to subversive organization Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Sunday strongly opposed and disapproved of smears with distorted facts by government officials and politicians from countries like the US, Canada and Australia, as well as anti-China organizations, on HKSAR's lawful act to pursue wanted persons endangering national security absconding from Hong Kong.
- China issues action plan for global AI governance Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- China on Saturday issued an action plan for global artificial intelligence (AI) governance, inviting governments, international organizations, enterprises and research institutions to work together and promote international exchanges, including through a cross-border open-source community. The action plan reflects China's commitment to advocating for AI global governance which not only responds to the realistic challenges of global technological competition, but also demonstrates China's responsibility as a responsible major country to actively promote AI for good, promote fair development and safeguard multilateralism, analysts said.
- After beating recall, opposition lawmaker calls for Cabinet reshuffle CNA 27 Jul 2025 -- Lawmaker Wang Hung-wei (王鴻薇) of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) on Sunday called for a Cabinet reshuffle, a day after she and 23 other KMT legislators successfully fended off recall campaigns against them.
- Taiwan's drone exports soar nearly 750% in H1 CNA 27 Jul 2025 -- Taiwan's drone exports soared nearly 750% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, with Poland the biggest buyer, as European countries ramped up orders amid the European Union's (EU) growing focus on defense and cybersecurity, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).
- DPP's manipulation called 'a political purge,' but voters reject turning Taiwan into a testing ground for extreme ideologies Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday said that the failure of a recall vote targeting opposition lawmakers in Taiwan's local legislature shows that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s political manipulation runs against the will of the people.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 27 Jul 2025
- Recall vote shows DPP's manipulation runs against Taiwan people's will: mainland spokesperson Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Sunday said that the failure of a recall vote targeting opposition lawmakers in Taiwan's local legislature shows that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s political manipulation runs against the will of the people.
- Top DPRK leader visits China-DPRK Friendship Tower Global Times 27 Jul 2025 -- Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), laid a wreath at the China-DPRK Friendship Tower Saturday on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the country's Fatherland Liberation War victory, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum KCNA 27 Jul 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum on July 26 on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the victory in the war.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Friendship Tower KCNA 27 Jul 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, visited the Friendship Tower on July 26 on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery KCNA 27 Jul 2025 -- The people and service personnel of the Korean People's Army across the country significantly celebrating July 27 with the great pride and honor of being citizens of a powerful victor nation are paying the highest tribute to the defenders of the country in the 1950s who created the history of eternal victory of the heroic Korea.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Photo Session with Artillerymen KCNA 27 Jul 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on July 26 met and had a photo session with the officers and men of the 2nd Battery of the 3rd Battalion of the 16th Artillery Regiment of the 28th Infantry Division of the 4th Corps of the Korean People's Army who were invited as special guests to the celebrations of the 72nd anniversary of the victory in the great Fatherland Liberation War.
- Exclusive: Nahid-2 Satellite 'intact' in orbit, transmits initial data, says ISA chief Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Hossein Salariyeh, has confirmed the reception of the initial telemetry signals from the newly launched Nahid-2 satellite, saying the signals indicate that the satellite is currently intact and operating as expected within its designated orbit.
- Qalibaf: Israel seeking revenge on Iranians through economic, psychological warfare Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says the Israeli regime is trying to avenge its defeat in the recent 12-day war by waging economic and psychological warfare and launching psychological operations against the Iranian people.
- Zangezur Corridor 'a US-Israeli plot' to undermine Iran security: Leader's advisor Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the proposed Zangezur Corridor as a geopolitical scheme led by the United States and Israel aimed at undermining Iran's security.
- Iran's oil sector ready to tackle potential return of UN sanctions: Minister Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says the country has been planning for a potential scenario in which the United Nations sanctions are re-imposed on the country as part of efforts by European powers to force Tehran to change its nuclear policy.
- Zahedan terror attack: Vice president says Iran a victim of 'blind' terrorism for years Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Iranian Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Zahra Behrouz-Azar says the Islamic Republic has been a victim of "blind" terrorism for years.
- Two MKO terrorists convicted of waging war against Iran executed Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Two members of the terrorist cult Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO), convicted of armed insurrection and waging war against the country, have been executed.
- Standing with the Venezuelan People: One Year After Yet Another Sham Election US Dept. of State 27 Jul 2025 -- "One year since dictator Nicolás Maduro defied the will of the Venezuelan people by baselessly declaring himself the winner, the United States remains firm in its unwavering support to Venezuela's restoration of democratic order and justice."
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