10 October 2025 Military News |
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- UN urges restraint as US strikes in southern Caribbean escalate tensions with Venezuela UN News 10 Oct 2025 -- The UN on Friday warned of mounting risks to regional peace after a series of US military strikes on boats it accused of drug trafficking left at least 21 dead in the southern Caribbean, prompting Venezuela to declare a state of emergency and denounce the attacks as a breach of international law.
Defense Policy / Programs
- NATO Ambassadors visit SHAPE NATO 10 Oct 2025 -- On 9 October 2025, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) General Alexus G. Grynkewich hosted a visit of NATO Ambassadors to Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium.
- Finland to participate in NATO's annual nuclear deterrence exercise Finnish MoD 10 Oct 2025 -- Finland will send F/A-18 Hornet fighters and staff officers to NATO's annual nuclear deterrence exercise 'Steadfast Noon' taking place between 13 and 24 October 2025.
- Participation in PURL, defence industry cooperation and joint drone production: Sergiy Boyev meets with Finland's National Armaments Director Ukraine MOD 10 Oct 2025
- Hundreds of missiles delivered to Ukraine months ahead of schedule as UK leads Kyiv trade delegation UK MOD 10 Oct 2025 -- Crucial missiles for Ukraine are months ahead of their delivery schedule, as the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, led a UK trade delegation visit to Kyiv.
- "Taiwan independence" forces' so-called indigenous submarine no match for PLA: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 10 Oct 2025 -- "The 'Taiwan independence' forces' so-called 'indigenous' submarine, an exorbitantly costly patchwork assembled at great expense, would be no match for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Friday.
- Air Force Poseidon deployed on sanctions enforcement Australia DOD 10 Oct 2025 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and crew to Japan as part of Operation Argos, supporting the enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on North Korea.
- Raksha Mantri visits HMAS Kuttabul on Day Two of Australia Tour; Co-chairs maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Roundtable in Sydney India PIB 10 Oct 2025 -- RM interacts with Indian community in Sydney; Lauds their role in strengthening India-Australia ties
- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth Meets Minister of State for Defence of UK Mr Vernon Coaker in Mumbai India PIB 10 Oct 2025 -- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Defence (Minister for the House of Lords), Mr Vernon Coaker, in Mumbai on October 10, 2025
- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addresses the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in Sydney India PIB 10 Oct 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in Sydney on October 10, 2025, reaffirming the growing synergy between the two nations across strategic, industrial, and technological domains
- More than SEK 5 billion for increased anti-drone capabilities and Gripen capabilities Government Offices of Sweden 10 Oct 2025 -- The Government is investing more than SEK 5 billion to strengthen the Swedish Armed Forces' anti-drone capabilities and expand JAS 39 Gripen capabilities.
- Romania and the Kingdom of the Netherlands coordinate their efforts within the European Union and NATO Romania - Ministry of National Defence 10 Oct 2025 -- On Thursday, October 9th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, received, at the MoND headquarters, the visit of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Bucharest, H.E. Willemijn van Haaften.
- NZ Army and RNZAF test high-readiness interoperability New Zealand Defence Force 10 Oct 2025 -- The ability to rapidly deploy personnel and equipment in our region and further afield is crucial for the New Zealand Defence Force's (NZDF) military response options. Exercise Cassino is set to put personnel through their paces over the coming weeks.
- PH, Japan forces hold air drop exercise over Tacloban City Philippine News Agency 10 Oct 2025 -- Philippine and Japanese air force personnel participating in the ongoing "Doshin-Bayanihan 05-25" on Thursday conducted a "low-cost, low-altitude" (LCLA) air drop exercise over Tacloban City.
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Other Conflicts
- Statement by Prime Minister Netanyahu Israel - Prime Minister 10 Oct 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement to the press (translated from Hebrew):
- Remarks at the government meeting for the approval of the hostages release framework Israel - Prime Minister 10 Oct 2025
- Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 10 Oct 2025
- Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson BG Effie Defrin-October 10, 2025 Israel Defense Forces 10 Oct 2025
- Lebanon: UN expert calls for stronger, victim-centred investigations to ensure accountability for unlawful killings OHCHR 10 Oct 2025 -- The UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Morris Tidball-Binz, today expressed his solidarity with survivors and the families of those killed in Lebanon, amid the widespread destruction, loss of life and civilian suffering resulting from hostilities by Israel.
- Gaza: Aid teams repeat calls for unhindered access to stricken enclave UN News 10 Oct 2025 -- As displaced Gazans jammed the main route leading north on Friday after the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas reportedly came into effect, UN aid teams repeated their call to open all crossings into the devastated enclave to prevent famine spreading.
- Proposed ceasefire provides glimmer of hope for children in Gaza UNICEF 10 Oct 2025 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Deputy Spokesperson Ricardo Pires - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
- Iran's Cautious 'Yes' To Trump's Gaza Plan RFE/RL 10 Oct 2025 -- When US President Donald Trump unveiled his peace plan for the Gaza Strip, it was first met with official silence in Iran, then state media condemnation, and finally cautious acceptance.
- PH hopes Gaza deal leads to long-term peace, stability in Middle East Philippine News Agency 10 Oct 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday welcomed the ceasefire peace deal reached between Israel and Hamas, which will facilitate the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza.
- DFA Statement on Israel-Hamas Situation Philippines DFA 10 Oct 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs welcomes the announcement of the Israel-Hamas peace plan, which represents a monumental step towards de-escalation and breathes fresh hopes for all those affected in the region, especially the hostages and the people in Gaza.
- Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado's values represent best hopes of Venezuelans: UN rights office UN News 10 Oct 2025 -- The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday welcomed the Nobel Peace Prize committee's decision to name opposition leader Maria Machado as this year's laureate, in recognition of her work promoting the Venezuelan people's democratic hopes.
- Secretary-General's Message on the Awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 UN Secretary-General 10 Oct 2025
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Ukraine UNOCHA 10 Oct 2025
- In 'Dangerous' Escalation, Pakistani Drone Strikes Kill Two Senior Taliban Members In Kabul RFE/RL 10 Oct 2025 -- Two senior members of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) extremist group have been killed in unprecedented Pakistani drone strikes in the Afghan capital, sources told RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, marking a major escalation of tensions between the two side.
- Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief appalled by continued killing of civilians in El Fasher OHCHR 10 Oct 2025 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Friday condemned in the strongest terms the continued killing and injuring of civilians in El Fasher. This follows reports that at least 53 civilians were killed and more than 60 injured by the Rapid Support Forces between 5 and 8 October alone. Preliminary information from the area suggests the number may be even higher.
- ICC junks Duterte's request for interim release Philippine News Agency 10 Oct 2025 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday denied former president Rodrigo Duterte's request for an interim release, citing flight risks in its order for his "continued detention."
- Teodoro hails Brunei's contribution to Mindanao peace process Philippine News Agency 10 Oct 2025 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday hailed the valuable contribution of Brunei Darussalam in the ongoing peace process in Mindanao during an official visit to the Southeast Asian country.
- 5.7 million people face food insecurity in Haiti UN News 10 Oct 2025 -- Millions of Haitians are facing food insecurity as armed groups continue to expand their territorial control around the country, the latest internationally-recognised IPC hunger report found.
- Refugees in Ethiopia face rising hunger as WFP forced to reduced rations WFP 10 Oct 2025 -- The UN World Food Programme warned today that refugees in Ethiopia are at risk of rising hunger as critical funding shortages force cuts to food rations.
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- Meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State President of Russia 10 Oct 2025 -- The Nation Palace in Dushanbe hosted a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
- Statement: Shadow Fleet Task Force Estonia MFA 10 Oct 2025 -- On October 8, 2025, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on October 10, 2025 PRC MofA 10 Oct 2025
- From Tehran To Times Square? Netanyahu's Missile Warning RFE/RL 10 Oct 2025
- Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 10 October 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 Oct 2025
- Press conference - Stones Corner, Brisbane Prime Minister of Australia 10 Oct 2025
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