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• Venezuelan president warns US trying to seize country's oil reserves Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- The Venezuelan president has condemned Washington's repeated threats of using force against Caracas, warning that the US plans to seize Venezuela's vast oil reserves through military force.
• Trump confirms phone conversation with Maduro as tensions escalate Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he held a phone call last week with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, but declined to provide further details.

Defense Policy / Programs

• AFRICOM Commander makes high-level visits to East Africa AFRICOM 01 Dec 2025 -- Gen. Dagvin Anderson, the Commander of U.S. Africa Command, began the first leg of a series of high-level visits to Africa this week, with stops in Ethiopia and in Somalia's member states of Somaliland and Puntland.
• U.S., Bahrain Open New Bilateral Combined Command Post for Air Defense CENTCOM 01 Dec 2025 -- Officials from U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Kingdom of Bahrain opened a new bilateral Combined Command Post for air defense during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bahrain, Dec. 1.
• Coast Guard Heavy Icebreaker Departs Seattle for Antarctic Deployment DoD News 01 Dec 2025 -- The Coast Guard cutter Polar Star departed Seattle, Nov. 27, commencing its 29th deployment to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze.
• USS Gerald R. Ford Arrives in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands US Navy 01 Dec 2025 -- The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), currently deployed in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility, arrived in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 1, 2025.
• US strengthens NATO medical readiness at Ramstein NATO Allied Air Command 01 Dec 2025 -- Airmen from the U.S. 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) at Ramstein Air Base enhanced NATO's medical readiness by configuring a C-130H Hercules aircraft for a NATO medical evaluation exercise, 20 November 2025.
• U.S. Bomber Task Force concludes, strengthens Allied air integration on Eastern Flank NATO Allied Air Command 01 Dec 2025 -- The conclusion of U.S. Bomber Task Force Europe on 24 November marked the end of a two-week deployment across multiple theatres, strengthening interoperability among NATO Allies and partners while demonstrating the Alliance's ability to project unparalleled Airpower.
• SNMG1 launches High North mission, boosting NATO presence in the Norwegian Sea NATO Allied Maritime Command 01 Dec 2025 -- Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 has kicked off its second High North deployment of 2025, reinforcing Allied vigilance and maritime awareness in the strategically vital Norwegian Sea. The task group, led by flagship HNLMS Van Amstel alongside HMCS St. John's and FGS Hamburg, will strengthen NATO's presence in the region amid increasing operational demands.
• NATO commander says members must be 'more aggressive' toward Russia Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- A top commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has said members must be "more aggressive" toward Russia.
• Telephone meeting between Prime Minister TAKAICHI and NATO Secretary General Rutte Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Dec 2025
• Russia Slams NATO's 'Preemptive Strikes' Talk as Reckless and Irresponsible Sputnik 01 Dec 2025 -- Remarks by NATO officials about possible "preemptive strikes" against Russia are an extremely irresponsible move, pointing to the alliance's readiness to continue escalating the situation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday.
• NATO Suggests 'Preemptive Strikes' Against Russia Could Be 'Defensive' Sputnik 01 Dec 2025 -- NATO may consider launching a preemptive strike in the face of Russia's alleged actions against the alliance, Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the chair of NATO's military committee, told the Financial Times.
• Defense minister denies anchor-free submarine tests endangered crew CNA 01 Dec 2025 -- Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) on Monday denied that testing Taiwan's submarine prototype without its anchor endangered the crew, or that the move was driven by pressure to meet a delayed delivery deadline.
• Taiwan island's first 'indigenous' submarine revealed to have sea trial without anchor; repeated problems expose boat's vulnerability: expert Global Times 01 Dec 2025 -- The island of Taiwan's "indigenous" submarine Hai Kun, which the armed forces on the island had confidently claimed would be delivered in November, has not only failed to complete basic underwater navigation tests but has recently been reported to have problems such as "uninstalled anchors" and "unintegrated watertight door systems." This has drawn sharp criticism within the island for "endangering crew members' lives."
• Reforming Defence capability development and delivery Australia DOD 01 Dec 2025 -- The Albanese Government is taking the next significant step towards ensuring Defence delivers the capabilities, skills and workforce it needs to meet Australia's strategic circumstances. These reforms will include the establishment of a dedicated agency designed to strengthen and streamline acquisition and sustainment activities.
• Product of Concern Summit for Collins class sustainment Australia DOD 01 Dec 2025 -- The Australian Government today convened the third Product of Concern Summit in Canberra, reaffirming its commitment to improving the sustainment performance of Australia's Collins class submarines.
• The last run of the Armidales Australia DOD 01 Dec 2025 -- Sailing into Darwin Harbour on a sunny day with smooth seas, the last of the Armidale-class patrol boats - HMA Ships Albany, Bathurst and Childers - made a final group entry into the basin at HMAS Coonawarra.
• Cutting-edge drone tech expands patrol boat reach Australia DOD 01 Dec 2025 -- The Royal Australian Navy has marked a significant milestone in maritime innovation with the successful first-of-class trials of the Edge 130 tri-copter drone on HMAS Cape Pillar.
• RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR India PIB 01 Dec 2025 -- The Government has taken steps to enhance R&D in Defence manufacturing through several initiatives
• H.E Dr. Badr Ahmed Mohamed Abdelatty, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, called on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at Rawalpindi today. ISPR Pakistan 01 Dec 2025
• IRGC hosts SCO member states' Sahand-2025 anti-terrorism exercise IRNA 01 Dec 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps' (IRGC) Ground Forces are hosting a significant anti-terrorism exercise titled Sahand-2025 in East Azarbaijan Province, northwest Iran, which is also participated by member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
• IRGC hosts Shanghai bloc's Sahand-2025 anti-terrorism drill in NW Iran Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has hosted a major counter-terrorism drill involving various military units from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan.
• Israeli general warns army facing 'worst manpower crisis in its history' Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- Israeli reserve general and military analyst Itzhak Brik has warned that the regime's army is wrestling with "the worst manpower crisis in its history" amid a severe shortage in personnel.
• Ground Warfare Platforms Must be Reinvented for Future Complex and Lethal Conflicts Israel MOD 01 Dec 2025 -- These remarks were delivered by Brig. Gen. Oren Giber, Head of the Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate (MANTAK) at the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), at the International DefenseTech Summit led by the IMOD's Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), in collaboration with the Yuval Ne'eman workshop for Science, Technology & Security at Tel Aviv University at Tel Aviv University.
• This is the First Robotics War - Tens of Thousands of Autonomous Systems Deployed Across All Domains Israel MOD 01 Dec 2025 -- These remarks were delivered by Yaron Sarig, Head of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D)'s AI and Autonomy PEO, at the International DefenseTech Summit led by the IMOD's DDR&D, in collaboration with the Blavatnik Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University.
• Drone Challenge at Borders Moving Toward Solution - Technological Breakthrough in Enemy Drone Detection Achieved Israel MOD 01 Dec 2025 -- These remarks were delivered by Brig. Gen. Benny Aminov, Head of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D)'s Military R&D Unit, at the International DefenseTech Summit led by the IMOD's DDR&D, in collaboration with the Yuval Ne'eman workshop for Science, Technology & Security at Tel Aviv University at Tel Aviv University.
• Israel MOD and Tel Aviv University Open International DefenseTech Summit: "Israel Evolved Into a True 'Defense-Tech Nation' - We are Developing Next-Generation Technologies for Future Confrontations With Iran" Israel MOD 01 Dec 2025 -- These remarks were delivered by Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram, Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), as he opened the second International DefenseTech Summit this morning (Monday), led by the IMOD's Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), in collaboration with the Blavatnik Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University.
• Iron Beam Laser System Development Complete - First Capability Delivery to IDF Scheduled for December 30, 2025 Israel MOD 01 Dec 2025 -- These remarks were delivered by Brig. Gen. (Res.) Dr. Daniel Gold, Head of the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), at the International DefenseTech Summit led by the IMOD's DDR&D, in collaboration with the Blavatnik Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University.
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement Program, Foreign Military Sales Order II Case DSCA 01 Dec 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement Program, Foreign Military Sales Order II Case and related equipment for an estimated cost of $500 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Blanket Order Training DSCA 01 Dec 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Blanket Order Training and related equipment for an estimated cost of $500 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
• Statement to the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the OPCW UK FCDO 01 Dec 2025 -- Statement to the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
• Bahrain - F-16 Sustainment DSCA 01 Dec 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bahrain of F-16 Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $445 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
• EU Member States and Switzerland agree to expand defence cooperation through EDA European Defence Agency 01 Dec 2025 -- The European Defence Agency (EDA) and Switzerland have updated the terms of their cooperation, allowing Bern to participate in a wider range of defence-related projects with EU Member States.
• Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen: We will facilitate the operation of international military headquarters in Finland with a new agreement Finnish MoD 01 Dec 2025 -- Finland has recently concluded negotiations with NATO's strategic commands on an agreement to supplement the Paris Protocol, facilitating the operation of international military headquarters in Finland. The Ministry of Defence led the negotiations team on the Finnish side.
• Lithuania continues strengthening air defence with yet another short-range air defence system purchase Lithuania MND 01 Dec 2025 -- Lithuania continues strengthening air defence: order has been placed for the third Mobile Short Range Air Defence System (MSHORAD) with Sweden's Saab Dynamics. The purchase stands at over EUR 119 million.
• Southern Ocean Surveillance Patrols: New Zealand's commitment to upholding Antarctic conservation rules New Zealand Defence Force 01 Dec 2025 -- This summer, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries, will conduct maritime patrols in the Southern Ocean to help protect Antarctic marine ecosystems and economically important fish stocks.
• Continue to defend PH sovereignty, rights over WPS - Marcos Philippine News Agency 01 Dec 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday underscored the critical role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in safeguarding the country's sovereign rights amid growing security challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
• Marcos to new AFP officers: Rise above politics, uphold integrity Philippine News Agency 01 Dec 2025 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on newly commissioned officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain strictly nonpartisan and to uphold integrity in the face of corruption challenges confronting the government.
• Global arms sales hit record in 2024, led by US, European firms: Report Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- Global arms sales climbed to a record in 2024, led by sharp increases in revenues from US and European military firms as governments modernized their militaries amid rising geopolitical tensions, according to new data.
• Global Arms Sales Hit Record $679B in 2024 - SIPRI Sputnik 01 Dec 2025 -- The combined revenue of the world's largest arms manufacturers reached a record $679 billion in 2024, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said.
• Central African Republic Developing Rapidly Thanks to Russia's Aid - Defense Minister Sputnik 01 Dec 2025 -- The pace of development in the Central African Republic (CAR) has become unprecedentedly fast thanks to Russia's aid, which stabilized the situation in the country and contributed to the active development of infrastructure projects, CAR Defense Minister Claude Rameaux Bireau told Sputnik.
• Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen UN News 01 Dec 2025 -- Civilian deaths and injuries from landmines and explosive remnants of war have risen to their highest level in four years, according to the Landmine Monitor 2025 report launched in Geneva on Monday.
• Secretary-General's video message to the Ceremonial Opening of the twenty-second meeting of the States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (Ottawa Convention) UN Secretary-General 01 Dec 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with German Foreign Minister Wadephul US Dept. of State 01 Dec 2025
• Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Park US Dept. of State 01 Dec 2025

Defense Industry

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Other Conflicts

Ukraine Conflict News
• 1 December 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 01 Dec 2025
• UN chief warns unpaid dues near $1.6 billion, as budget cuts deepen UN News 01 Dec 2025 -- With nearly $1.6 billion in unpaid dues, the UN Secretary-General warned on Monday that chronic late payments are hampering the world body's ability to function, even as sweeping cuts move forward through the General Assembly's main budget committee.

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• Palestinian man killed in latest Israeli drone strike on Gaza in breach of ceasefire Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- A Palestinian man has been killed in an Israeli drone strike near the so-called yellow zone in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighborhood, in breach of the ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas and the occupying regime.
• Top Hezbollah cmdr. vows resistance group won't give up weapons Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- A senior Hezbollah military commander has vowed that the resistance movement will never lay down its weapons, rejecting disarmament plans as the Israeli enemy's attacks persist in violation of the ceasefire.
• Gaza: UN reports expanded winterisation efforts as cold weather intensifies UN News 01 Dec 2025 -- The UN says humanitarian partners in Gaza are scaling up winterisation efforts as cold weather and heavy rain continue to impact displaced Palestinians.
• Secretary-General's message to the 2025 United Nations International Media Seminar on Peace in the Middle East UN Secretary-General 01 Dec 2025
• The Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador in charge of Gaza Rebuilding Assistance Mr. OKUBO's Vist to Jordan Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Dec 2025

Other Conflicts

• Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Ukraine UNOCHA 01 Dec 2025
• ICC Office of the Prosecutor launches Annual Report 2025: 'Resilient Justice in Every Step' reporting significant progress amid unprecedented challenges ICC 01 Dec 2025 -- Today, the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) launched its Annual Report 2025, providing a holistic view of the Office's activities, while highlighting substantial achievements made throughout a year defined by escalating conflicts, urgent investigative demands, and attempts to undermine its independent mandate.
• ICC president vows resistance to US sanctions amid Gaza genocide investigation Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, has vowed the tribunal will not yield to US pressure after Washington imposed sanctions on senior court officials over investigations into Israeli war crimes in Gaza.
• Israeli forces launch fresh ground incursions into Syria, violating sovereignty Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- The Israeli military has launched two new ground incursions into Syria, marking yet another breach of the country's sovereignty.
• Iran warns about regional implications of Israeli incursions into Syria Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman cautions about the implications of the Israeli regime's rampant incursions into Syria and Tel Aviv's territorial ambitions in the Arab country for the broader West Asia region's security.
• Situation in Libya: Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri in ICC custody ICC 01 Dec 2025 -- Today, 1 December 2025, Mr Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was surrendered to the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC or "the Court").
• Security Council Committee Established Pursuant to Resolution 2653 (2022) Concerning Haiti Briefs Member States on Panel of Experts' Final Report UN Security Council 01 Dec 2025 -- On 12 November 2025, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti held a briefing to Member States during which the Panel of Experts briefed on its final report dated 25 September 2025 (S/2025/597).

News Reports

• Statement by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova regarding statements by the Chair of the NATO Military Committee Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Dec 2025
• Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin's meeting with с Ambassador of Jordan to Russia Khaled Abdullah Shawabkeh Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Dec 2025
• Resumption of Russia-US Cybersecurity Cooperation Depends on Washington - Moscow Sputnik 01 Dec 2025 -- Cooperation in the area is possible if Washington has an appropriate attitude to the matter, Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Oleg Khramov says.
• EU Members Unwilling to Share Risks of Using Russia's Frozen Assets - Belgian Minister Sputnik 01 Dec 2025 -- EU countries are unwilling to share in the potential legal fallout associated with the use of immobilized Russian assets, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has said.
• FM spokesperson responds to Australian defense minister's claim of tracking Chinese Navy flotilla possibly heading toward Australian waters Global Times 01 Dec 2025 -- In response to a media question regarding Australian Defense Minister's remarks that the Australian Defense Ministry was tracking a Chinese Navy flotilla, claiming it may be heading toward Australian waters, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said in a press conference on Monday that regarding the activities of the Chinese Navy, we recommend that you inquire with the relevant authorities.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's Regular Press Conference on December 1, 2025 PRC MofA 01 Dec 2025
• Manned spacecraft system chief designer discloses Shenzhou-20 porthole crack details: report Global Times 01 Dec 2025 -- It was a crack - measuring less than 1 millimeter - that went through all the way on the porthole of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft reentry module, and the most likely cause of the crack was space debris, Jia Shijin, chief designer of the manned spacecraft system, with the China Academy of Spacecraft Technology under the state-owned space giant China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), revealed details of the space emergency response of Shenzhou-20 spaceflight mission in an recent interview with the China Central Television (CCTV.)
• China's Wenchang spaceport reports double-digit launches in 2025 People's Daily 01 Dec 2025 -- China's Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site achieved a milestone on Sunday, conducting its 10th launch of 2025, in the first time it has seen double-digit annual launches.
• IRGC seizes foreign ship smuggling fuel from Iran in Persian Gulf IRNA 01 Dec 2025 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has seized an Eswatini-flagged ship carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.
• AEOI chief says enemies created 'cruel narrative' about Iran's nuclear industry IRNA 01 Dec 2025 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that the enemy has created a cruel narrative regarding Iran's nuclear industry.
• Iran may replace Russian contractor in Sirik power plant project Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- Iran is considering replacing a Russian contractor selected to build a major power plant in the country's south.
• Araghchi: US must regain Iran's trust to restore diplomacy Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says it is the United States that must return to diplomacy with the Islamic Republic by regaining its trust.
• Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Dec 2025
• Iranian Armed Forces: Australia's designation of IRGC serves US-Israeli interests IRNA 01 Dec 2025 -- The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces has strongly condemned Australia's unwise decision to label the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism.
• PM Netanyahu Speaks with US President Donald Trump Israel - Prime Minister 01 Dec 2025
• Netanyahu appears in court after seeking pardon in corruption trial Press TV 01 Dec 2025 -- The Israeli regime's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, appeared in court for the first time since requesting a presidential pardon in his ongoing corruption trial.
• China urges Japan to retract erroneous remarks, stop fobbing off People's Daily 01 Dec 2025 -- China urges the Japanese side to learn the lessons of history, do soul-searching, take seriously what it has heard from the Chinese side, simply retract the erroneous remarks as it should and take practical steps to honor its political commitments to China, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.
• Telephone meeting between Prime Minister TAKAICHI and NATO Secretary General Rutte Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Dec 2025
• The Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador in charge of Gaza Rebuilding Assistance Mr. OKUBO's Vist to Jordan Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan 01 Dec 2025
• EU-Kazakhstan Cooperation Council: Press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 01 Dec 2025
• Foreign Affairs Council (Defence): Press remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas European External Action Service (EEAS) 01 Dec 2025
• Foreign Affairs Council - Defence: Press remarks by High Representative Kaja Kallas upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 01 Dec 2025
• Budrys had a telephone conversation with Kallas Lithuania MFA 01 Dec 2025 -- On 1 December, Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs, had a telephone conversation with Kaja Kallas, European Commission Vice-President and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Budrys and Kallas discussed the Belarusian hybrid attack against Lithuania and the necessary EU response measures to stop it.
• The President discussed the situation on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border with the President of the European Commission by phone President of the Republic of Lithuania 01 Dec 2025 -- On Monday, President Gitanas Nausėda spoke by telephone with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
• Azerbaijan Opposition Leader Ali Karimli Detained Amid Political Crackdown RFE/RL 01 Dec 2025 -- A court in Baku has ordered pre-trial detention for the leader of Azerbaijan's main opposition Popular Front Party (AXCP), three days after he went missing following a police raid of his apartment.
• Press statement by minister Luminița Odobescu Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Dec 2025