21 October 2025 Military News

Taiwan official urges U.S. to help with 'T-Dome' defense network CNA 21 Oct 2025 -- A Taiwanese defense official on Monday called for the United States to assist with Taiwan's efforts to integrate its defense and information systems under its new "T-Dome" initiative.
Ted Cruz again proposes allowing Taiwan servicemen to wear uniforms in U.S. CNA 21 Oct 2025 -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on Monday reintroduced a bill that would allow Taiwanese diplomats and military personnel to display the Taiwan flag and wear uniforms while in the United States on official business.

New Zealand soldiers dig deep for expert US Army challenge New Zealand Defence Force 21 Oct 2025 -- In a first-time encounter with a gruelling US Army expert-level challenge of fitness and soldiering skills, a team of New Zealand Army soldiers has bettered the typical pass rate.

Taiwan keeping close tabs on upcoming Trump-Xi meeting: Official CNA 21 Oct 2025 -- A senior Taiwanese foreign affairs official said Tuesday that Taipei is in close contact with Washington to make sure its interests are protected, ahead of a meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平), which is expected to include the Taiwan issue.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 21 Oct 2025

Historic critical minerals framework signed by President Trump and Prime Minister Albanese Prime Minister of Australia 21 Oct 2025 -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the United States Donald J. Trump today signed a landmark bilateral framework on critical minerals and rare earths at the White House in Washington DC. This will see an accelerated pipeline of priority projects delivered by and for the two nations.

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