17 October 2025 Military News |
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- Standing NATO Maritime Group Two Strengthens Regional Partnership with Port Visit to Alexandria, Egypt NATO Allied Maritime Command 17 Oct 2025 -- The ships of Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2), currently deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean as part of Operation Noble Shield, completed a port visit to Alexandria, Egypt, from 13 to 16 October 25.
- Support for the Energy System and New Contributions to the PURL Initiative: The Office of the President Hosted a Briefing for Ambassadors of the Nordic-Baltic Eight President of Ukraine 17 Oct 2025
- President Met with Representatives of the Defense Company Lockheed Martin President of Ukraine 17 Oct 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Representatives of the Defense Company Raytheon Discussed Ways to Strengthen Ukraine's Air Defense President of Ukraine 17 Oct 2025
- Denys Shmyhal holds official meetings in Luxembourg: military assistance, IT cooperation, and sanctions against the aggressor in focus Ukraine Government 17 Oct 2025 -- In Luxembourg, Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine's Minister of Defence, discussed the priority needs of Ukraine, military assistance, IT cooperation, and sanctions against the aggressor with government officials and parliamentarians.
- Denys Shmyhal discussed strengthening cooperation with Bulgaria's Minister of Defense Ukraine MOD 17 Oct 2025
- Ukraine to receive over €165 million from the Demining Capability Coalition in 2026 Ukraine MOD 17 Oct 2025
- Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine is the most promising market for investment in defense industry Ukraine MOD 17 Oct 2025
- Tomahawks, Tone In Focus As Trump Meets Zelenskyy In Washington RFE/RL 17 Oct 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants Tomahawk missiles for the war against the Russian invasion.
- Switzerland submits objection to Ukraine's suspension of the Ottawa Convention Federal Council - Swiss Government 17 Oct 2025 -- Switzerland will object to Ukraine's decision to suspend the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, production, stockpiling and transfer of anti-personnel mines. At its meeting on 15 October, the Federal Council considered that such a suspension would be incompatible with international law.
- Finland to support Ukraine's cyber security and resilience Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 17 Oct 2025 -- On Tuesday 14 October, Finland joined the Tallinn Mechanism to support Ukraine's cyber security and resilience. The mechanism coordinates international cyber security support to Ukraine's public administration and critical infrastructure.
- Minister Häkkänen: Finland sends more defence materiel assistance to Ukraine Finnish MoD 17 Oct 2025 -- Finland will deliver its 30th materiel assistance package to Ukraine. A decision on the matter was made by the President of the Republic on the proposal of the the Government on 17th October 2025.
- Chinese PLA will continue to enhance combat capabilities in countering separatist activities, foreign interference: Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 17 Oct 2025 -- "The Chinese PLA has always been a powerful and invincible force in safeguarding the national reunification. It will continue to enhance its combat capabilities in countering separatist activities and foreign interference, and take resolute measures to safeguard national sovereignty, territorial integrity and cross-Strait peace and stability," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Friday.
- Chinese PLA Navy ships arrive in Thailand for goodwill visit PRC MND 17 Oct 2025 -- The Chinese PLA Navy's 83rd taskforce arrived in Sattahip naval base in eastern Thailand's Chonburi province on Thursday, starting a four-day goodwill visit to the country.
- Second P-8A Poseidon Squadron established to support growing aircraft fleet Australia DOD 17 Oct 2025 -- The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has re-established its Number 12 Squadron at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia as a second operational squadron for Australia's growing fleet of P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
- Wedgetail watches NATO's eastern flank Australia DOD 17 Oct 2025 -- ADF aviators silently watched Europe's eastern flank to assist with peace and stability in the region under Operation Kudu, Australia's military contribution to international support for Ukraine.
- Ballarat's first replenishment at sea in four years Australia DOD 17 Oct 2025 -- HMAS Ballarat has conducted her first replenishment at sea in more than four years while sailing off the coast of Malaysia during Navy's fourth regional presence deployment for 2025.
- $19 million to help more Aussie businesses join US submarine supply chain Australia DOD 17 Oct 2025 -- The Albanese Government is delivering more opportunities for Australian businesses to secure high-value manufacturing contracts in the United States submarine industrial base, thanks to a $19 million investment in the Australian Submarine Supplier Qualification (AUSSQ) Pilot.
- DELIVERY OF ELEVENTH AMMUNITION CUM TORPEDO CUM MISSILE (ACTCM) BARGE, LSAM 25 (YARD 135) India PIB 17 Oct 2025 -- Induction Ceremony of 11th ACTCM Barge, LSAM 25 (Yard 135) was held on 17 Oct 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai
- DRDO organises Curtain Raiser for Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025) at DRDL Hyderabad India PIB 17 Oct 2025 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised a Curtain Raiser for the upcoming Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025) at Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, on 17th October 2025
- Need for a structured policy framework to strengthen India's domestic industrial base through balanced synergy between public & private sectors: Defence Secretary India PIB 17 Oct 2025 -- Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh has underlined the need for a structured policy framework to strengthen India's domestic industrial base through a balanced synergy between public and private sectors
- Flight of self-reliance: Raksha Mantri inaugurates 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A & 2nd Production Line of HTT-40 at HAL Nashik India PIB 17 Oct 2025 -- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third Production Line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A and the second Production Line of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on October 17, 2025
- CGDA organises 214th SPARSH outreach programme of Defence Accounts Department in Kerala India PIB 17 Oct 2025 -- Controller of Defence Accounts (CGDA), Chennai organised the 214th SPARSH Outreach Programme of Defence Accounts Department in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 16th October 2025
- Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, visited United States of America as part of ongoing efforts to further strengthen bilateral maritime cooperation and defence engagements. ISPR Pakistan 17 Oct 2025
- Prime Minister Orpo highlights importance of strengthening European defence and security at eastern border in letter to EU leaders Finnish Government 17 Oct 2025 -- Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen outlining Finland's EU policy objectives with regard to security and defence.
- Budrys met with the Latvian Foreign Minister: We stand on the first line of defence of the EU and NATO Lithuania MFA 17 Oct 2025 -- On 16 October, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, who was on a working visit to Vilnius. They discussed regional security and defense, support for Ukraine, and sanctions against Russia.
- Budrys: Europe must clearly show that it takes its defence and security seriously Lithuania MFA 17 Oct 2025 -- On 15 October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys met with the heads of diplomatic representations of the EU member states accredited to Lithuania.
- Minister D. Šakalienė calls for defence of the eastern EU border to become a European readiness priority Lithuania MND 17 Oct 2025 -- On October 15 Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) in Brussels. The meeting focused on strengthening the eastern European border, increasing defence spending and the EU White Paper for European Defence - Readiness 2030.
- Royal New Zealand Air Force T-6C Texan II fleet hits milestone New Zealand Defence Force 17 Oct 2025 -- The Royal New Zealand Air Force's (RNZAF) T-6C Texan II fleet has reached a milestone with 40,000 flying hours - roughly equivalent to flying non-stop for four and a half years.
- Inside Bulgaria's Kamikaze Drone Factory RFE/RL 17 Oct 2025 -- A series of visits from Bulgarian military and government officials to the small town of Samokov in recent months hints at the increasing importance of what one company here is producing.
- PCG, US embassy launch P140-M training program Philippine News Agency 17 Oct 2025 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the United States (US) Embassy on Friday launched a training program that aims to strengthen the PCG's operational readiness and capacity for maritime law enforcement.
- Secretary Rubio's Meeting with Liberian Foreign Minister Nyanti US Dept. of State 17 Oct 2025
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- 17 October 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 17 Oct 2025
- UN urges opening of all Gaza crossings to deliver three-month food supply UN News 17 Oct 2025 -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned food aid cannot reach everyone in Gaza unless all border crossings are opened, particularly in the north where famine was declared in August.
- Security Council Press Statement in Support of Commitments Made by Government of Lebanon to Exercise Its Sovereignty over Its Territory UN Security Council 17 Oct 2025
- WFP reaches families most at risk with food assistance as post-ceasefire scale-up gathers pace WFP 17 Oct 2025 -- As food distributions start up again after the ceasefire, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is providing assistance to families across Gaza through its wide-ranging distribution system. This includes bakeries, nutritional support, digital payments to families most at risk, and distribution of family food boxes.
- Gaza Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in October 7, 2023 Terrorist Attacks US Dept. of Justice 17 Oct 2025 -- Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi, 33, a Gazan native currently residing in Lafayette, Louisiana, was arrested yesterday for his alleged involvement in the Hamas-led terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
- Norway supports private investment in Palestine through guarantee fund Government of Norway 17 Oct 2025 -- At the World Bank Annual Meetings on 15-16 October, Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust announced support of approximately NOK 50 million (approximately USD 5 million) to the World Bank's guarantee fund for the West Bank and Gaza (the MIGA West Bank and Gaza Investment Guarantee Trust Fund).
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Central African Republic UNOCHA 17 Oct 2025
- OPEC Fund supports WFP in addressing food needs in Syria as it recovers from years of conflict WFP 17 Oct 2025 -- On Friday, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) signed an agreement for a US$500,000 grant to support emergency food assistance in Syria.
- Treasury Sanctions Terrorist Viv Ansanm Affiliates US Treasury 17 Oct 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning Dimitri Herard (Herard) for his support to the Haitian gang coalition, Viv Ansanm. Also designated today is Kempes Sanon (Sanon), leader of the Bel Air gang, one of the constituent gangs in the Viv Ansanm alliance. Viv Ansanm contributes to the violence and instability within Haiti.
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question about the outcomes of the municipal elections in Kosovo Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Oct 2025
- Security Council renews Haiti sanctions UN News 17 Oct 2025 -- The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday that renews sanctions in Haiti for another year as armed gangs continue to terrorize the population.
- Haiti is under a UN arms embargo: So why are 500,000 illegal weapons in circulation? UN News 17 Oct 2025 -- Up to 500,000 illegal weapons ranging from handguns to battlefield-grade semi-automatic rifles are thought to be in the hands of gangs in Haiti, even though the Caribbean country has been under a UN arms embargo for the last three years.
- UN sanctions are an essential tool for addressing insecurity in Haiti: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 17 Oct 2025 -- UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, following the UN Security Council vote on the Haiti sanctions regime.
- Security Council Renews Sanctions Regime on Haiti, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2794 (2025) UN Security Council 17 Oct 2025 -- The Security Council today decided that the sanctions regime on Haiti will be renewed for one year and that its travel-ban, asset-freeze and arms-embargo measures will also apply to individuals and entities engaging in activities that destabilize the country through the illicit exploitation or trade of natural resources.
- Central African Republic: '3R' combatants in the northwest lay down their arms UN News 17 Oct 2025 -- As the disarmament team approached, combatants from the Retour, Réclamation et Réhabilitation (3R) armed group stood in two orderly lines expectantly, youthful faces and greying heads alike.
- The Republic of Malawi reiterated on Friday its "constant" position in favor of Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. Morocco Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Oct 2025
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- UN faces 'race to bankruptcy' as Guterres unveils sharply reduced 2026 budget UN News 17 Oct 2025 -- The United Nations faces a "race to bankruptcy" unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.
- New Democratic Pact for Europe: Norway steps up efforts to tackle disinformation Council of Europe 17 Oct 2025
- Are China's Spy Satellites A Lifeline For Russia's Struggling Space Intelligence? RFE/RL 17 Oct 2025 -- Earlier this month, air defense units in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv were unusually busy during an overnight bombardment by Russian missiles and drones. Some 700 kilometers above them, Chinese spy satellites were silently passing by, according to Ukrainian intelligence.
- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban President of Russia 17 Oct 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban at the initiative of the Hungarian side.
- Press release of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Hungary Peter Szijjarto, Moscow, October 17, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Oct 2025
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's video address on the 20th anniversary of RT television network, Moscow, October 17, 2025 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Oct 2025
- CPC expels nine senior PLA officials PRC MND 17 Oct 2025 -- Nine senior People's Liberation Army officials, including the Central Military Commission's Vice-Chairman He Weidong, were expelled from the Communist Party of China for disciplinary violations and alleged serious duty-related crimes, a Chinese defense spokesman announced on Friday.
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on October 17, 2025 PRC MofA 17 Oct 2025
- Wang Yi Holds Talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand PRC MofA 17 Oct 2025 -- On October 17, 2025, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing.
- PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 17 Oct 2025
- Arming Taiwan is an extremely dangerous act of "gambling": Defense Spokesperson PRC MND 17 Oct 2025 -- "The U.S. playing 'Taiwan card' is no different from playing with fire, and arming Taiwan is an extremely dangerous 'gambling' act and will surely pay a heavy price for it," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's defense ministry, at a regular press briefing on Friday.
- Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends Reply Message to Xi Jinping KCNA 17 Oct 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, sent a reply message to Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, on October 16.
- Iran's Sudden And Brief 'Shadow Fleet' Reveal RFE/RL 17 Oct 2025
- Foreign Ministry statement on expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Oct 2025
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against Iran EC/CEU 17 Oct 2025
- NZ reimposes UN sanctions on Iran New Zealand Government 17 Oct 2025 -- New Zealand is reimposing sanctions on Iran, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Wadephul prior to his departure for Ankara Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Oct 2025
- Key partner for stability and security: Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to Turkey for first official visit Germany Federal Foreign Office 17 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Ankara for his first official visit, where he will meet his counterpart Hakan Fidan and other interlocutors. Turkey is a key NATO ally and plays a key role in promoting stability in the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean.
- Minister Anand meets with China's Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi Canada 17 Oct 2025 -- Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, to advance bilateral relations following 55 years since diplomatic ties were established between Canada and China.
- Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson on Friday, 17th October 2025 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Oct 2025
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Nicaragua EC/CEU 17 Oct 2025
- World News in Brief: Airstrikes in Lebanon, hope in CAR, a call to ban lead-based paints UN News 17 Oct 2025 -- The Security Council on Friday welcomed Lebanese Government efforts to exercise full national sovereignty through the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), as the UN warned that peacekeepers are continuing to find unauthorised weapons caches in the south.
- Groundbreaking report reveals powerful link between poverty and the climate crisis UN News 17 Oct 2025 -- Nearly 80 per cent of the world's poor - 887 million people - live in regions that are exposed to extreme heat, flooding and other climate hazards, highlighting the urgent need for global action to address the issue.
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