15 October 2025 Military News |
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- U.S. Coast Guard's Operation Pacific Viper Records Seizure of 100,000 Pounds of Cocaine DHS 15 Oct 2025 -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security recognizes the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for seizing more than 100,000 pounds of cocaine in the Eastern Pacific Ocean since launching Operation Pacific Viper in early August.
Defense Policy / Programs
- NATO Allies cooperate on next-generation training capability NATO 15 Oct 2025 -- On Wednesday (15 October), 13 Allies (Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Türkiye and the United Kingdom) agreed to initiate the development of a multinational simulated training capability.
- Agreement on Nordic-Baltic initiative for support to Ukraine signed at the NATO Defence Ministerial Government of Norway 15 Oct 2025 -- Ukrainian soldiers are being trained and equipped through 'Operation Legio'. The joint initiative was formalized today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Brussels.
- Remarks by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative/Vice-President Kallas, and Commissioner Kubilius, on the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 European Commission 15 Oct 2025
- Commission and High Representative present new Defence Roadmap to strengthen European defence capabilities European Commission 15 Oct 2025 -- Today, the Commission and the High Representative have proposed to EU Member States the 'Preserving Peace - Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030', a comprehensive plan to strengthen European defence capabilities.
- Russia To Expand Use Of Active Reservists In Ukraine RFE/RL 15 Oct 2025 -- Russia will be able to deploy members of its active reserve to fight in Ukraine under new amendments backed by the Defense Ministry.
- Joint Board Session of Defence Ministries of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation takes place in Moscow Russia MoD 15 Oct 2025 -- Today, the Joint Board of Defence Ministries of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation held a session in Moscow with the participation of the heads of military departments of the two countries.
- Solemn closing ceremony of the Indra 2025 Russian-Indian drills take place in India Russia MoD 15 Oct 2025 -- The closing ceremony of the Indra 2025 joint Russian-Indian exercise was held at the Mahajan training ground in the Indian state of Rajastan.
- Tools Like Patriots and Tomahawks Can Help Lay a Long-term Foundation for Peace - Address by the President President of Ukraine 15 Oct 2025
- We coordinate our efforts to strengthen Ukraine in key areas - in defense, sanctions, and financial support: Yulia Svyrydenko during a meeting with Scott Bessent in the U.S. Ukraine Government 15 Oct 2025 -- During a meeting in Washington, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko thanked U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for supporting productive bilateral cooperation.
- Ukraine and Germany strengthen cooperation in defence industry Ukraine MOD 15 Oct 2025
- Ukraine and Northern European countries launch the Nordic-Baltic Initiative to train and equip Ukrainian service members Ukraine MOD 15 Oct 2025
- Ukraine must be strong on the battlefield - Denys Shmyhal thanks partners for announcing new contributions to PURL initiative Ukraine MOD 15 Oct 2025
- Air defense, missiles, drones, and long-range weapons - Denys Shmyhal outlines priorities at the Ramstein meeting Ukraine MOD 15 Oct 2025
- Denys Shmyhal and EU Commissioners discuss introducing a reparations loan mechanism for Ukraine Ukraine MOD 15 Oct 2025
- How NATO, European partners, and the United States are strengthening Ukraine through the PURL initiative Ukraine MOD 15 Oct 2025
- IT Coalition to accelerate technology procurement and strengthen the digitalisation of Ukraine's defence Ukraine MOD 15 Oct 2025
- Pevkur at NATO Defence Ministers' Meeting: Nordic-Baltic Cooperation Raises 500 Million to Support Ukraine Estonia MoD 15 Oct 2025 -- At today's NATO Defence Ministers' meeting in Brussels, key topics included the implementation of decisions made at the Hague Summit, strengthening air defence and continued support for Ukraine. In addition to the defence ministers' session, meetings of the NATO-Ukraine Council and the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) also took place.
- Finland to lead Naval Mines Cooperation Finnish MoD 15 Oct 2025 -- In July 2024, the Defence Ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Finland signed a Letter of Intent on Naval Mines Cooperation Baltic Sea.
- Norway to contribute funding for new package of US-sourced military equipment for Ukraine Government of Norway 15 Oct 2025 -- A meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group will be held ahead of the NATO defence ministers' meeting on 15 October.
- Supporting a safe and strong Tonga Australia DOD 15 Oct 2025 -- Assistant Minister for Defence, Peter Khalil, will travel to the Kingdom of Tonga today to represent the Australian Government at the commissioning ceremony for His Majesty's Armed Forces' new landing craft, VOEA Late, at the Masefield Naval Base.
- Canadian Armed Forces builds readiness and leads Allies in modern training at Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER Canada 15 Oct 2025 -- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will host military members from Allied and partner countries at 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown for Exercise ARDENT DEFENDER from October 16 to 29, 2025.
- India and Ethiopia Hold Inaugural Joint Defence Cooperation Meeting in New Delhi, Marking a New Chapter in Bilateral Defence Partnership India PIB 15 Oct 2025 -- Inaugural Joint Defence Cooperation (JDC) meeting between India and Ethiopia was held in New Delhi on October 15, 2025, marking a major step in the expansion of bilateral defence ties
- Military Combat Parachute System, indigenously developed by DRDO, successfully tested at 32,000 feet altitude India PIB 15 Oct 2025 -- Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet
- Raksha Mantri holds a meeting with Vice President and Defence Minister of Brazil in New Delhi India PIB 15 Oct 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a meeting with the Vice President of Brazil Mr Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi on October 15, 2025
- Ministry of Defence signs ₹659.47 Crore Deal for Procurement of Advanced Night Sight for Indian Army's 7.62 x 51mm Assault Rifles India PIB 15 Oct 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence signed a contract agreement worth ₹659
- UNTCC CHIEFS WITNESS INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION AT AGRA India PIB 15 Oct 2025 -- The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025, hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi from 14 to 16 October 2025, continued today with the Chiefs witnessing an Integrated New Age Technology Demonstration.
- INDIAN NAVY HOSTS FIFTH EDITION OF BILATERAL EXERCISE 'SAMUDRA SHAKTI' - 2025 WITH INDONESIAN NAVY AT VISAKHAPATNAM India PIB 15 Oct 2025 -- The Indian Navy is hosting the fifth edition of the Indo-Indonesian Joint Bilateral Maritime Exercise, Samudra Shakti - 2025' , at Visakhapatnam from 14 - 17 Oct 2025
- INDIAN NAVY TO ORGANISE SEMINAR ON 'IMPACT OF CYBER ATTACKS ON MARITIME SECTOR AND ITS EFFECTS ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS' India PIB 15 Oct 2025 -- Indian Navy is organising a seminar on 'Impact of Cyber Attacks on Maritime Sector and Its Effects on National Security and International Relations' at the Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi on 16 Oct 2025.
- ECDI signs long-term contract for mobile modular hospitals for Estonia and Lithuania Estonia CDI 15 Oct 2025 -- The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments (ECDI) has signed a seven-year framework agreement with AS Maru Metall and MDSC Systems OÜ for the supply of mobile modular hospital solutions and mobile units to the Estonian and Lithuanian Defence Forces.
- Minister of National Defence D. Šakalienė discussed defence industry and weaponry in Sweden Lithuania MND 15 Oct 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė met with Minister of Defence Pal Jonson in Sweden. The counterparts discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation on defence industry, air defence and the Baltic Sea security, while also focusing significantly on support to Ukraine, defence spending and EU defence initiatives.
- The President discussed strengthening European defense and support for Ukraine with the President of the European Council President of the Republic of Lithuania 15 Oct 2025 -- On Wednesday, President Gitanas Nausėda spoke by phone with Antonio Costa, President of the European Council. The conversation took place in preparation for the European Council meeting to be held on October 23-24. The leaders discussed EU support for Ukraine, the strengthening of European security and defense, and the issue of irregular migration.
- Trilateral Meeting of the Bulgarian, Romanian and Turkish Defence Ministers, at Brussels Romania - Ministry of National Defence 15 Oct 2025 -- On Wednesday, October 15th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, had a trilateral meeting with his counterparts from the Republic of Bulgaria, Atanas Zaprianov, and Türkiye, Yașar Güler, as part of the NATO Defence Ministers Meeting, which is taking place in Brussels.
- A look at the Defence news 6 - 12 October Netherlands Ministry of Defence 15 Oct 2025
- Robert Kaliňák's words are confirmed in Brussels, Slovakia concludes two significant agreements Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 15 Oct 2025 -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák's words that the responsibility for defending the EU and NATO's eastern border remains exclusively with the EU and NATO Member States were confirmed at the NATO Defence Ministerial in Brussels on 15 October 2025.
- Defence and deterrence on the Eastern Flank, and support for Ukraine - major topics addressed by the allied defence ministers in Brussels Romania - Ministry of National Defence 15 Oct 2025 -- On Wednesday, October 15th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, participated in the NATO Defence Ministers Meeting held at the NATO Headquarters, in Brussels.
- Romania and Spain, cooperation for stability on the Eastern Flank and in the Black Sea Region Romania - Ministry of National Defence 15 Oct 2025 -- On Wednesday, October 15th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, had a bilateral meeting with his Spanish counterpart, Margarita Robles Fernández, as part of NATO Defence Ministers Meeting held in Brussels.
- European Defence and Security Conference Romania - Ministry of National Defence 15 Oct 2025 -- On Tuesday, October 14th, Minister of National Defence, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, participated, as a special guest, in the fifth edition of the European Defence and Security Conference, held in Brussels.
- The Exchange of Views Hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Keidanren on the occasion of the Third Annual Japan-U.S.-ROK Trilateral Executive Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 15 Oct 2025
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente US Dept. of State 15 Oct 2025
Defense Industry
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- 15 October 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 15 Oct 2025
- Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 15 Oct 2025
- Statement on Gaza by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, 15 October 2025 UNOCHA 15 Oct 2025
- UN Relief Chief calls for renewed commitment to peace and aid delivery in Gaza UNOCHA 15 Oct 2025 -- Statement on Gaza by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
- UNRWA Situation Report #192 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem UNRWA 15 Oct 2025
- UN rights chief underlines need for a permanent ceasefire and accountability in Gaza UN News 15 Oct 2025 -- Recovery in Gaza must also include accountability for violations, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday.
- Gaza peace plan 'at precarious moment' as killings continue on both sides UN News 15 Oct 2025 -- The UN relief chief on Wednesday urged Israel and Hamas to honour their agreement to return deceased hostages and allow aid at scale into Gaza, warning that it should not be used as "a bargaining chip" amid reports of new civilian killings and extrajudicial executions.
- Incursions into Al-Aqsa; Attacks on the Olive Harvest Season in the West Bank -----Despite the Ceasefire, 432 martyrs and wounded in Gaza Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 15 Oct 2025 -- The Israeli occupation forces have killed 78 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, during the period October 7-13, 2025, and injured another 354 during the same period, while continuing to bomb various areas of Gaza
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Mozambique, Ukraine UNOCHA 15 Oct 2025
- DFA: Coast Guard deal 'just might deter' Chinese acts in WPS Philippine News Agency 15 Oct 2025 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday conveyed its tacit support for a cooperation deal between the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG), saying it "just might deter" the latter's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
- PH to raise 'nature reserve' issue in next PH-China bilateral talks Philippine News Agency 15 Oct 2025 -- China's plan to unilaterally establish a nature reserve in the Bajo de Masinloc is among the subjects the Philippines is set to raise in its upcoming bilateral talks with the Asian superpower, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Wednesday.
- China Coast Guard fleet patrols around Diaoyu Dao PRC MND 15 Oct 2025 -- A China Coast Guard (CCG) fleet on Wednesday patrolled the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Dao.
- In the early hours of 15 October 2025, Afghan Taliban resorted to cowardly attack at four locations in Spin Boldak area of Balochistan. ISPR Pakistan 15 Oct 2025
- It has been noted with grave concern that five months after Maarka e Haq, in the run up to elections in Bihar and West Bengal, Indian military leadership has started parroting the same delusional, fabricated and provocative propaganda that they regurgitate before every state elections in India. ISPR Pakistan 15 Oct 2025
- Afghanistan And Pakistan Agree Cease-Fire After Deadly Air Strikes And Ground Fighting RFE/RL 15 Oct 2025 -- Afghanistan and Pakistan agreed to a temporary cease-fire on October 15 after deadly air strikes and ground fighting raised fears of a full-blown conflict between the neighbors.
- Humanitarian funding cuts pushing millions into hunger: WFP UN News 15 Oct 2025 -- Nearly 14 million people could face severe hunger by the end of the year, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Wednesday, as slashed humanitarian funding threatens six of its most critical operations.
- Khan disqualification has no impact on Duterte case - ICC spox Philippine News Agency 15 Oct 2025 -- The disqualification of chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, on the case of former president Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC) has "no impact" on the ongoing probe, the latter's spokesperson said Wednesday night.
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- Guterres highlights 'maximum impact' reform agenda UN News 15 Oct 2025 -- The Secretary-General on Wednesday outlined a set of proposals to strengthen the UN's effectiveness and improve coordination across its three core pillars: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights.
- Russia-Syria talks President of Russia 15 Oct 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is in Russia on a working visit.
- State Migration Policy Concept of the Russian Federation for 2026-2030 approved President of Russia 15 Oct 2025 -- Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the State Migration Policy Concept of the Russian Federation for 2026-2030.
- Meeting with Government members President of Russia 15 Oct 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting with Government members.
- Trump Says India Has Pledged To Stop Buying Russian Oil, Moscow Sees Further Purchases RFE/RL 15 Oct 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil after the United States announced a doubling of tariffs on Indian goods over the purchases.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with Kommersant, Moscow, October 15, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Oct 2025
- Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, October 15, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Oct 2025
- Huge blow for Putin's war machine as UK sanctions Russian oil UK FCDO 15 Oct 2025 -- Russia's largest oil companies and global businesses propping up Putin's illegal war have been hit by fresh sanctions as the UK moves to increase pressure on Kremlin revenues.
- Russia's Ban On Energy Exports Exposes Central Asia's Dependence On Moscow RFE/RL 15 Oct 2025 -- Russia is grappling with fuel shortages and price hikes after a string of Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on October 15, 2025 PRC MofA 15 Oct 2025
- Wang Yi Holds Talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain José Manuel Albares Bueno PRC MofA 15 Oct 2025 -- On October 15, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain José Manuel Albares Bueno in Hangzhou.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 15 Oct 2025
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Letter from Chairman of C.C., Communist Party of Russian Federation KCNA 15 Oct 2025 -- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un received a congratulatory letter from Gennadi Andreyevich Zhuganov, chairman of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, on October 10 on the occasion of the 80th founding anniversary of the Workers' Party of Korea.
- Interview with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in the Greek newspaper Ta Nea Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Oct 2025
- Speech by Foreign Minister Wadephul in the German Bundestag on the motion tabled by the Federal Government on the continued participation of German armed forces in the EU-led operation EUNAVFOR MED IRINI Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Oct 2025
- Venice Commission publishes Opinion on the Law of Georgia on registration of foreign agents, the amendments to the Law on grants and other Laws relating to "foreign influence" Council of Europe 15 Oct 2025 -- At the request of the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the Venice Commission, at its latest plenary session, adopted its Opinion on the Law of Georgia on registration of foreign agents (GEOFARA), the amendments to the Law on grants and other Laws relating to "foreign influence". The opinion was published today.
- Foreign Affairs Council (Defence): press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas European External Action Service (EEAS) 15 Oct 2025 -- Check against delivery!
- UN rights chief hails Bangladesh prosecutions over enforced disappearances UN News 15 Oct 2025 -- Bangladesh has begun legal proceedings against security officials accused of sanctioning enforced disappearances and torture under the previous government - a move UN human rights chief Volker Türk called "an important step towards accountability."
- Marcos: Gov't still on 'solid ground' despite coup rumors Philippine News Agency 15 Oct 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the government remains on "solid ground," despite alleged destabilization attempts.
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