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02 October 2025
- NATO, nations defend sky during summits in Denmark NATO SHAPE 02 Oct 2025 -- NATO and nations deployed additional multi-domain capabilities on the land, in the air and on the sea to defend the sky during the European Union (EU) and European Political Community (EPC) summits in Copenhagen, Denmark, October 1-2, following recent drone incursions in that country.
- NATO Secretary General visits Denmark to discuss threats to democracies, security cooperation and aid to Ukraine NATO 02 Oct 2025 -- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Denmark on 1 October 2025. His visit began with a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom. In the evening, Mr. Rutte was received by Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary.
- President Discussed Defense Support for Ukraine with the Prime Minister of Portugal President of Ukraine 02 Oct 2025
- President Discussed Countering Russian Provocations and New Contributions to the PURL Initiative with NATO Secretary General President of Ukraine 02 Oct 2025
- Joint Security and Contributions to the PURL Initiative: Meeting of the Leaders of Ukraine, Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland Took Place in Copenhagen President of Ukraine 02 Oct 2025
- President Discussed European Integration and Defense Support for Ukraine with Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Mette Frederiksen President of Ukraine 02 Oct 2025
- President: Ukraine Is Ready to Share with Partners Its Experience in Detecting and Shooting Down Attack Drones - It's A First Step Toward an Effective Drone Wall to Protect All of Europe President of Ukraine 02 Oct 2025
- Strengthening Air Defense and Implementing the PURL Initiative: President of Ukraine Met with Prime Minister of Norway President of Ukraine 02 Oct 2025
- 185 Ukrainian service members freed from russian captivity Ukraine MOD 02 Oct 2025
- Anna Gvozdiar and Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard discuss joint production of unmanned systems Ukraine MOD 02 Oct 2025
- In September, MoD authorized for operational use over one hundred new models of weapons and military equipment Ukraine MOD 02 Oct 2025
- Ukrainian MoD technical delegation discusses drone acquisition and joint production agreement with the United States Ukraine MOD 02 Oct 2025
- MAJOR GENERAL PAUL OWUOR OTIENO, COMMANDER KENYA NAVY VISITS SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND India PIB 02 Oct 2025 -- Major General Paul Owuor Otieno, Commander of the Kenya Navy, along with a four member delegation, visited Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi from 30 Sep - 02 Oct 2025 as part of his official visit to India
- INS SUTLEJ ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS FOR 18TH JOINT HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY MISSION IN MAURITIUS India PIB 02 Oct 2025 -- INS Sutlej, a specialised hydrographic survey vessel of the Indian Navy arrived at Port Louis to undertake 18th Joint Hydrographic Survey at Mauritiuson 29 Sep 2025
- Operation Sindoor Exposed Pakistan's Air Defence, Proved India's Decisive Capability: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh India PIB 02 Oct 2025 -- On the occasion of Vijayadashmi Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Station, Bhuj, Gujarat on October 02, 2025
- INDIAN NAVY SHIP TRIKAND VISITS TARANTO, ITALY India PIB 02 Oct 2025 -- Indian Navy's stealth frigate INS Trikand, called at Taranto, Italy, on 28 Sep 2025 during her ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.
- Boost to jobs and military capability with new defence equipment system UK MOD 02 Oct 2025 -- New £320 million contract for a platform to revolutionise how the Armed Forces manage and maintain defence equipment to help the military make better decisions faster will create 100 new highly-skilled UK jobs.
- Reconnaissance drone system 15 (ADS 15): armasuisse has delivered the third drone to the Swiss Air Force Federal Council - Swiss Government 02 Oct 2025 -- The Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse delivered the third of altogether six reconnaissance drone systems 15 (ADS 15) for operation to the Swiss Air Force on 19 September 2025.
- 2 October 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 02 Oct 2025
- Gaza health system overwhelmed as WHO reports 42,000 people have life-changing injuries UN News 02 Oct 2025 -- Nearly 42,000 people in Gaza are living with life-changing injuries from the ongoing conflict - including more than 10,000 children - as the health system collapses under relentless strain, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday.
- Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ukraine UNOCHA 02 Oct 2025
- After Internet Restored, Afghans Recount 'Being Suffocated' During Blackout RFE/RL 02 Oct 2025 -- For nearly 48 hours, Afghanistan was plunged into confusion and chaos after the Taliban government imposed a nationwide telecommunications blackout.
- UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Expert on the Human Rights Situation in Somalia UK FCDO 02 Oct 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Somalia. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
- Haiti on the brink: violence cuts off capital, pushing families towards starvation amidst cuts to humanitarian assistance WFP 02 Oct 2025 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned today that rising violence by armed groups in Haiti's capital is restricting humanitarian access and pushing families deeper into hunger as extreme funding shortfalls force WFP to slash rations and suspend programmes.
- Increasing violence and funding cuts imperil millions across Haiti UN News 02 Oct 2025 -- Rising violence by gangs in Haiti's capital is restricting humanitarian access and pushing families deeper into hunger, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned on Thursday.
- UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Haiti UK FCDO 02 Oct 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's Report on Haiti. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
- Sudan: UN rights chief calls for urgent action to protect civilians in El Fasher UN News 02 Oct 2025 -- UN human rights chief Volker Türk on Thursday warned that civilians in Sudan's El Fasher face the imminent risk of large-scale atrocities, as fighting intensifies around the regional capital of North Darfur, besieged for more than 500 days by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
- Prague Pushes EU To Rein In Russian Diplomats RFE/RL 02 Oct 2025 -- The European Commission opted against including a Russian tourist visa ban when it sent its latest sanctions proposal to EU member states earlier this month.
- Governor Newsom: No state funding for sell-out universities California Governor - Gavin Newsom 02 Oct 2025 -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the White House's proposed "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education," which ties access to federal funding to radical conservative ideological restrictions on colleges and universities:
- Moldova's Parliamentary Elections: UK statement to the OSCE, October 2025 UK FCDO 02 Oct 2025 -- Ambassador Holland welcomes the preliminary conclusions of the ODIHR Election Observation Mission, and congratulates President Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity on its decisive election victory.
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01 October 2025
- Canada - M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems DSCA 01 Oct 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.75 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
- Progress report 2025: EU's ambitions take shape through PESCO Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) 01 Oct 2025 -- From unmanned ground vehicles to maritime surveillance, integrated missile defence and cyber capabilities, the EU is focused on military readiness. Not to be overlooked amid the dynamism of new initiatives, Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) now encompasses 74 ongoing projects.
- Republic of Korea - AGM-65G2 Maverick Tactical Missiles DSCA 01 Oct 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of AGM-65G2 Maverick Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $34 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- UK Think Tank Says Leaked Documents Show Russia Is Helping China Prepare To Seize Taiwan FE/RL 01 Oct 2025 -- A recently released 800-page cache of contracts and correspondence shows that Russia is helping China prepare its military for a potential invasion of Taiwan, according to an independent think tank that received the files and had them independently verified.
- Czech Elections Could Shift Country Away From Pro-European Path, Impacting Support For Ukraine RFE/RL 01 Oct 2025 -- When Czech voters head to ballot boxes this weekend, many fear the country may turn away from its pro-European path, taking away one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters as its battle to repel invading Russian forces nears the four-year mark.
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30 September 2025
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Addresses General and Flag Officers at Quantico, Virginia DoD 30 Sep 2025
- Unfit, Undertrained Troops No Longer Tolerated DoD News 30 Sep 2025 -- Physical fitness and combat training standards will be raised, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
- Hegseth Says Promotions, Retention to be Based on Meritocracy, Not Quotas DoD News 30 Sep 2025 -- The War Department will focus on lethality and merit, not on political correctness and diversity, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.
- Trump: Military Will Protect Nation With Focus on Merit, Reawakened Warrior Spirit DoD News 30 Sep 2025 -- The U.S. military, said President Donald J. Trump, is strong again, with a focus on merit and a warrior spirit.
- Hegseth Announces War Department Reforms in Sweeping Speech to Top Military Brass DoD News 30 Sep 2025 -- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today announced a series of new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Virginia, to the U.S. military's most senior leaders.
- Smith, Houlahan Condemn Trump Administration's Waste of Time, Resources, and Money on Culture War Pep Rally House Armed Services Committee - Democrats 30 Sep 2025 -- U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.), Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, released the following joint statement in response to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's gathering of top U.S. military leaders to Quantico.
- Coast Guard orders additional waterways commerce cutters US Coast Guard 30 Sep 2025 -- The Coast Guard is moving forward with the acquisition of the new Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) class, designed to replace the legacy fleet of inland tenders and facilitate commerce vital to the nation's economic security and strategic mobility.
- Coast Guard awards contract for new heavy weather surf boats US Coast Guard 30 Sep 2025 -- The Coast Guard awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract on Sept. 29 to Rozema Boat Works, Inc. of Mount Vernon, Washington to acquire up to six second-generation special-purpose craft - heavy weather (SPC-HWX II) boats.
- USS Benfold (DDG 65) departs U.S. 7th Fleet after 10 years of forward-deployed service US Navy 30 Sep 2025 -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 29, following 10 years of forward-deployed service to U.S. 7th Fleet.
- Blue Ridge visits Busan, South Korea US Navy 30 Sep 2025 -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Busan, South Korea for a port visit, Sept. 25, 2025, after completing the trilateral exercise Freedom Edge followed by a visit to Pyeongtaek and Republic of Korea 2nd Fleet. This arrival in Busan marks the first time since 2020 that Blue Ridge has visited Busan.
- Six Countries Have Already Contributed Over $2 Billion Through the PURL Initiative, and Six More Are Ready to Join President of Ukraine 30 Sep 2025
- $133 million sustainment contract to bolster ADF air operations Australia DOD 30 Sep 2025 -- The Australian Government is investing up to $133.6 million over five years in command and control capabilities to support Australian Defence Force air operations.
- Australia - M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems DSCA 30 Sep 2025 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $705 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
- A successful training launch of newly inducted indigenously developed Fatah-4, Ground Launched Cruise Missile was conducted today by Pakistan Army at a range of 750 Kilometers. ISPR Pakistan 30 Sep 2025 -- A successful training launch of newly inducted indigenously developed Fatah-4, Ground Launched Cruise Missile was conducted today by Pakistan Army at a range of 750 Kilometers.
- Finland to contribute to safeguarding Denmark's airspace Finnish MoD 30 Sep 2025 -- On the proposal of the Government, the President of the Republic has decided that the Finnish Defence Forces will contribute to safeguarding Denmark's airspace.
- Norway supports Denmark with assistance in handling drones Government of Norway 30 Sep 2025 -- The Norwegian Government has decided to provide Danish authorities with assistance in dealing with possible drone threats during the high-level meetings taking place in Denmark this week.
- After Drone Sightings, Copenhagen To Host EU Leaders For 'Acute' Security And Defense Summits RFE/RL 30 Sep 2025 -- In response to recent sightings of drones that disrupted air traffic in Copenhagen and in the Danish city of Aalborg, Denmark is bringing together European leaders in the capital on October 1-2 for two summits on security and defense.
- Romania, guarantor of European commitment: the second Romanian general officer has taken over command of EUTM RCA Romania - Ministry of National Defence 30 Sep 2025 -- On Monday, September 29th, Brigadier General Claudiu Mădălin Tamaș took over the command of the European Union Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM RCA), from Brigadier General Nicolae-Gabriel Oros, during a ceremony held in Bangui.
- 30 September 2025 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 30 Sep 2025
- PM Netanyahu's Statement with President Donald Trump in the White House Israel - Prime Minister 30 Sep 2025
- PM Netanyahu's Remarks at the Start of the Government Meeting Israel - Prime Minister 30 Sep 2025
- Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on the announcement of a plan for Gaza UN Secretary-General 30 Sep 2025
- Gaza: Guterres calls for 'all parties' to commit to US peace plan, as UN agencies stress urgent ceasefire need UN News 30 Sep 2025 -- The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Monday's Gaza peace deal proposal from US President Donald Trump, urging "all parties" to commit to it.
- Breathless in Gaza: Health crisis deepens as families burn plastic for fuel UN News 30 Sep 2025 -- Doctors in Gaza are warning of a surge in respiratory illnesses as families - cut off from basic supplies - burn plastic and cardboard to cook and keep warm. They say the outbreak will worsen unless life-saving medicines, fuel and food are allowed into the devastated territory.
- Statement Prime Minister of Australia 30 Sep 2025 -- Australia welcomes President Trump's plan to bring peace to Gaza after almost two years of conflict and a devastating loss of civilian life.
- Doorstop - Abu Dhabi Prime Minister of Australia 30 Sep 2025
- Poland's position on Gaza peace plan Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Sep 2025
- Afghanistan Goes Dark As Taliban Imposes Nationwide Communications Blackout RFE/RL 30 Sep 2025 -- The Taliban has imposed a nationwide shutdown of telecommunications in Afghanistan, a move that has largely cut off the country from the rest of the world.
- Taliban internet blackout leaves Afghans in limbo while needs surge UN News 30 Sep 2025 -- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called on Taliban leaders to immediately and fully restore Internet and telecommunications services.
- Rohingya plight in Myanmar, a 'test for humanity' UN News 30 Sep 2025 -- At the heart of the emergency are the Rohingya Muslims, denied Burmese citizenship, driven from their homes and forced into camps or exile.
- Secretary-General's remarks at the UN High-Level Conference on the Situation of Human Rights of Rohingya and Other Minorities in Myanmar [as delivered] UN Secretary-General 30 Sep 2025
- Peace in Democratic Republic of Congo Mostly a Promise, Mission Head Tells Security Council, Stressing That Reality Still Marred with Violence UN Security Council 30 Sep 2025 -- A few months after the signing of a United States-brokered peace accord between Kinshasa and Kigali, the Security Council today met for an open briefing on the situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with speakers emphasizing the need for positive steps towards a ceasefire and lasting peace, instead of continuing atrocities and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
- DR Congo: Peace still elusive despite 'progress we see on paper', UN official says UN News 30 Sep 2025 -- "There are discrepancies between the progress we see on paper and the reality we observe on the ground which continues to be marred with violence," said Bintou Keita, presenting the Secretary-General's latest report.
- Democratic Republic of Congo: UN expert warns of abuses against women human rights defenders and their families in South Kivu OHCHR 30 Sep 2025 -- A UN expert today expressed grave concern about the abduction and alleged sexual violence perpetrated against four women human rights defenders in South Kivu province, as well as the killing of the mother of one of the activists.
- Prime Minister's Office Announcement Israel - Prime Minister 30 Sep 2025 -- The Government unanimously approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. David Zini as Director of the ISA for a five-year term. Maj.-Gen. Zini will assume office on 5 October 2025.
- Russia: Statement by the spokesperson on the withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment European External Action Service (EEAS) 30 Sep 2025 -- On 29 September, Vladimir Putin signed the law on Russia's withdrawal from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The formal decision is one more step in Russia's complete disengagement from its international commitments and clearly demonstrates Russia's disregard for the protection of human rights.
- Second Ukrainian Suspect Detained Over Nord Stream Blasts RFE/RL 30 Sep 2025 -- Polish authorities have detained a Ukrainian man suspected of involvement in the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines running under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, prosecutors in Warsaw said on September 30.
- Brussels Eyes Frozen Russian Assets To Finance Ukraine Beyond 2025 RFE/RL 30 Sep 2025 -- With the United States indicating that it may not be willing to finance Ukraine's defense needs for much longer, the European Union is looking into various ways of footing a larger part of the bill in 2026 and 2027, assuming - as most people in Brussels do - that the war will continue.
- Remarks at the Reception Marking the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China PRC MofA 30 Sep 2025
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun's Regular Press Conference on September 30, 2025 PRC MofA 30 Sep 2025
- Iran Confirms Deportation Of 120 Citizens From US This Week RFE/RL 30 Sep 2025 -- Iran says some 120 of its citizens are being deported from the United States and will return home this week.
- UK applies sanctions on links to Iran's nuclear programme UK FCDO 30 Sep 2025 -- UK applies sanctions on over 70 Iranian individuals and organisations linked to Iran's nuclear programme in response to years of Iranian nuclear escalation.
- Wider Europe Briefing: Previewing Czech Election And Reviewing Moldova's Vote RFE/RL 30 Sep 2025
- Armenia is ready to follow the path of peace and democracy Council of Europe 30 Sep 2025 -- Addressing the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe today, Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, stressed the preparedness of the people of Armenia to safeguard democracy, fight human rights violations and nurture the "newborn peace" with the help of the Council of Europe and its institutions.
- Trial begins in killing of former Cambodian lawmaker Radio Free Asia 30 Sep 2025 -- A trial began Tuesday for a man alleged to have shot and killed Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya during a brazen daytime attack in the Thai capital earlier this year.
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