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• Trump claims U.S. military again strikes alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing 3 People's Daily 16 Sep 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. military launched the second strike in two weeks targeting an alleged drug boat from Venezuela, killing three men aboard the vessel in international waters.

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• Army calls for innovation, urges collaboration at Demand Signal Forum Army News 16 Sep 2025 -- Army leaders delivered a call-to-action Sept. 15 at the Army Demand Signal Forum, part of senior leadership's ongoing push for continuous transformation and modernization. Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Dan Driscoll, used this platform to announce the Army's newest technology integration enterprise: FUZE.
• Oregon Guard Advances Drone Capabilities With New Training Systems Army News 16 Sep 2025 -- The Oregon Army National Guard is transforming its unmanned aircraft systems training at the 249th Regional Training Institute, introducing advanced platforms while developing innovative solutions to meet evolving battlefield requirements.
• Colorado Guard, Switzerland become partners in program Army News 16 Sep 2025 -- The Swiss Confederation and Colorado National Guard have officially become state partners under the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program or SPP.
• SETAF-AF, 173rd Airborne sharpen spectrum analysis skills with Italian partners Army News 16 Sep 2025 -- Spectrum managers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and the 173rd Airborne Brigade tested their ability to operate in complex electromagnetic environments during a recent trial with Italian Carabinieri partners in Longare, Italy.
• USS America Enhances Joint Readiness with Army and Marine Corps Rotary-Wing Operations US Navy 16 Sep 2025 -- Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) concluded joint aviation training with the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps, boosting interoperability and readiness in the Indo-Pacific region.
• USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in Oslo, Norway US Navy 16 Sep 2025 -- The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), currently deployed in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, arrived in Oslo, Norway, for a scheduled port visit, September 12, 2025.
• U.S., Australia Naval Forces Conduct Bilateral Training in the South China Sea US Navy 16 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) conducted bilateral training in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific through the South China Sea, Sept. 15-16.
• UNITAS 2025 Kicks off at Naval Station Mayport US Navy 16 Sep 2025 -- UNITAS 2025 officially kicked off at an opening ceremony aboard Naval Station Mayport, Sept. 15. UNITAS, Latin for unity, united, or oneness, is the longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise in the world.
• Qatar Assumes Command of Combined Maritime Forces' Combined Task Force 152 CENTCOM 16 Sep 2025 -- The Qatar Emiri Navy assumed command of Combined Maritime Forces' Arabian Gulf security and cooperation task force during a change of command ceremony, presided over by Vice Adm. George Wikoff, commander of Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), Sept. 15.
• The Royal Air Force kick of their multinational exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2 NATO Allied Air Command 16 Sep 2025 -- From September 12 to October 3, 2025, the Royal Air Force (RAF) will host its multinational exercise, Cobra Warrior 25-2.
• Allied Submarines Enhance ASW Interoperability and Test Unmanned Systems during Dynamic Messenger/REPMUS 25 NATO Allied Maritime Command 16 Sep 2025 -- Submarines from the U.S. and Portuguese navies conducted training and operational experimentation during Dynamic Messenger/REPMUS 2025 in waters near Portugal enhancing the ability of the navies to conduct Allied submarine operations while testing the integration of unmanned systems.
• NATO opens Liaison Office in Amman NATO 16 Sep 2025 -- NATO and Jordan marked an important milestone in their long-standing partnership with the opening of the NATO Liaison Office (NLO) in Amman, Jordan on 16 September 2025.
• Zapad-2025 joint strategic exercise President of Russia 16 Sep 2025 -- Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Vladimir Putin observed the practical actions of troops (forces) during the active phase of the Zapad-2025 joint strategic exercise at the Mulino training ground in the Nizhny Novgorod Region.
• Zelenskyy Calls On Europe To Develop Air Defense After Latest Russian Attack RFE/RL 16 Sep 2025 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Europe to push forward with an air defense umbrella after Russia again bombarded the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya, injuring at least 13 people, including two children.
• MoD Defence Procurement Agency completed its first major procurement of tactical mobility vehicles Ukraine MOD 16 Sep 2025
• Sergiy Boyev: German support strengthens Ukraine's defence capabilities Ukraine MOD 16 Sep 2025
• Minister of Finance of Ukraine and European Commissioner for Defence and Space discuss financial and defence cooperation Ukraine Government 16 Sep 2025 -- On September 15, Minister of Finance of Ukraine Sergii Marchenko held a meeting with European Union Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius.
• RAAF Base Townsville prepares for Apache fleet Australia DOD 16 Sep 2025 -- The foundations are almost complete and the first structures are beginning to take shape as RAAF Base Townsville forges ahead with infrastructure works, to prepare for the arrival of Australian Army's AH-64E Apache helicopter fleet.
• Press conference - Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister of Australia 16 Sep 2025
• INDIAN NAVAL SHIP KADMATT ARRIVES IN SUVA, FIJI India PIB 16 Sep 2025 -- Indian Naval Ship Kadmatt, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette, arrived in Suva, Fiji on 15 Sep 2025, for a goodwill visit as part of her three-month deployment.
• The Netherlands - AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles DSCA 16 Sep 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $570 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• Why The US Suspended A 'Strategic Dialogue' With Kosovo Before It Even Began RFE/RL 16 Sep 2025 -- A US decision to suspend a "strategic dialogue" with Kosovo has rocked the Balkan country's establishment, singling out Prime Minister Albin Kurti as a source of growing frustration in Washington - his country's prime political and military guarantor.
• The Parliamentary Secretary: EU airspace violations by Russian drones signal that it is important to strengthen the EU's eastern border Latvia MFA 16 Sep 2025 -- On 16 September 2025, in Brussels, the Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Artjoms Uršuļskis, took part in the meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union.
• Minister for Defence receives Commander of the Brazilian Air Force Government Offices of Sweden 16 Sep 2025
• Readout of Secretary Rubio's Call with French Foreign Minister Barrot US Dept. of State 16 Sep 2025

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• FM Sa'ar sends letter to the President of the European Commission ahead of tomorrow's meeting of the European Union's College of Commissioners Israel MFA 16 Sep 2025 -- "This unprecedented proposal, that has never been implemented against any other country, constitutes a clear attempt to harm Israel while we are still fighting a war imposed on us by the October 7 terror attack - the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust."
• PM Netanyahu at the Press Conference Israel - Prime Minister 16 Sep 2025
• Prime Minister's Office Statement Israel - Prime Minister 16 Sep 2025
• Northern Gaza offensive causes "appalling impact" on civilians: UN People's Daily 16 Sep 2025 -- The latest Israeli attacks in northern Gaza, reportedly killing or injuring dozens, are having "an appalling impact on civilians enduring suffering and starvation," a UN spokesman said on Monday.
• Arab-Islamic summit condemns Israeli attack on Qatar, vows full solidarity People's Daily 16 Sep 2025 -- An emergency Arab-Islamic summit held in Doha on Monday strongly condemned Israel's recent attack on Qatar and declared full solidarity with the Gulf state.

Other Conflicts

• China Coast Guard takes regulatory measures against Philippine govt ships conducting illegal activities in Huangyan Dao Global Times 16 Sep 2025 -- The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Tuesday took regulatory measures in accordance with the law against multiple Philippine government ships that conducted illegal activities in the territorial waters of Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, according to the CCG.

News Reports

• Founder of One of World's Largest Hacker Forums Resentenced to Three Years in Prison US Dept. of Justice 16 Sep 2025 -- Earlier today, a New York man was resentenced to three years in prison for his creation and operation of BreachForums, a marketplace for cybercriminals to buy, sell, and trade hacked or stolen data and other contraband, and for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
• Tren de Aragua Members Charged with May 2024 Double Murder in the Bronx and Other Racketeering Offenses US Dept. of Justice 16 Sep 2025 -- The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of a superseding indictment (the "superseding indictment") charging 10 members of the designated foreign terrorist organization Tren de Aragua (TdA) with participating in a racketeering conspiracy and committing multiple violent crimes in aid of racketeering.
• Reward Offer of up to $5 Million for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Ruso US Dept. of State 16 Sep 2025 -- Today, the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is announcing a reward offer of up to $5 million under the Narcotics Rewards Program (NRP) for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Sinaloa Cartel leader Juan José Ponce Félix, a/k/a "Jesús Alexandro Sanchez Félix" and "El Ruso," for violating U.S. narcotics laws.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a news conference on Intervision International Music Contest, Moscow, September 16, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Sep 2025
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna at the EU General Affairs Council: I expect decisions on increasing pressure on Russia and enhancing Europe's defence readiness ahead of the European Council Estonia MFA 16 Sep 2025 -- Today, 16 September, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna took part in the meeting of the European Union's General Affairs Council in Brussels, which focused on preparations for the European Council on 23-24 October.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on September 16, 2025 PRC MofA 16 Sep 2025
• Polish president vows to further ties with China Global Times 16 Sep 2025 -- Polish President Karol Nawrocki has pledged to bolster exchanges and deepen cooperation with China, hailing the friendship between the two countries here on Monday.
• Chinese FM calls for steady growth of China-Poland ties Global Times 16 Sep 2025 -- As China and Poland approach the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership next year, the two countries should build on historical experience, carry forward their friendship, uphold mutual respect, accommodate each other's core interests and work together to ensure the steady, undisturbed growth of bilateral ties, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Monday.
• China, U.S. hold candid, constructive talks on trade, TikTok People's Daily 16 Sep 2025 -- The Chinese and U.S. delegations engaged in candid, in-depth and constructive communication based on mutual respect and equal consultation regarding economic and trade issues of mutual concern, including TikTok, a senior Chinese official said here on Monday.
• China's determination to safeguard legitimate rights unwavering, says vice premier People's Daily 16 Sep 2025 -- China's determination to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests is unwavering, and the Chinese side will resolutely protect the national interests and the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese-funded enterprises overseas, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said here Monday.
• 2 Men Wanted For Attempting To Smuggle Arms To China, Harassing Dissident Flee House Arrest In Serbia RFE/RL 16 Sep 2025 -- Two men indicted by the United States for trying to smuggle sensitive military technology to China and organizing the harassment of a Chinese-American artist escaped house arrest in Serbia while awaiting extradition, and their whereabouts are unknown.
• Targeting Financial Network Generating Millions for Iranian Military and Additional Actions in Support of Maximum Pressure on Iran US Dept. of State 16 Sep 2025 -- Today, the United States is countering Iran's destabilizing activities by designating an international illicit financial network, along with several individuals and entities based in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates.
• Treasury Targets Financial Network Supporting Iran's Military US Treasury 16 Sep 2025 -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating a pair of Iranian financial facilitators and more than a dozen Hong Kong- and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based individuals and entities for their roles in coordinating funds transfers, including from the sale of Iranian oil, that benefits the IRGC-Qods Force (QF), and Iran's Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).  Iranian "shadow banking" networks like these—run by trusted illicit financial facilitators—abuse the international financial system, and evade sanctions by laundering money through overseas front companies and cryptocurrency.  The IRGC-QF and MODAFL use these proceeds to support regional terrorist proxy groups and develop advanced weapons systems, including ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which threaten the security of U.S. forces and those of our allies.