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October 2025 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News
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- Statement on Ukraine's energy security Canada 31 Oct 2025 -- "We, the G7 Energy Ministers, condemn Russia's war against Ukraine, and its impact on their energy security. We reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence."
- The UN Verification Mission has been critical to the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 31 Oct 2025 -- UK statement ahead of the vote on the Colombia UNSCR, delivered by James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia.
- This resolution represents a step towards a lasting political solution that provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 31 Oct 2025 -- UK Explanation of Vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Western Sahara.
- The political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina reinforces the ongoing vital and legitimate role of the High Representative: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 31 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Tallinn Mechanism Partners Commit Over 241.7 million euros to Strengthen Ukraine's Cyber Defences Amid Escalating Russian Aggression Canada 31 Oct 2025 -- Tallinn Mechanism Members Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States together with observers Czechia, the European Union, NATO and the World Bank, gathered in Paris on October 30-31st.
- The UK reiterates its full support for UNSMIL's efforts to advance the political process in Libya: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 31 Oct 2025 -- UK explanation of vote delivered by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
- The United Kingdom remains a steadfast supporter of the International Court of Justice: UK statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 30 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Sally Langrish, UK Legal Adviser at the UN General Assembly Report of the International Court of Justice
- UK announces vital demining funding to clear routes and improve access for aid into Gaza UK FCDO 30 Oct 2025 -- Additional explosive ordnance experts, equipment and education will be delivered to Gaza as the UK unveils further support for UNMAS.
- The world will hold the RSF leadership accountable for the crimes committed by their forces: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 30 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
- Russia alone is prolonging the war in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 30 Oct 2025 -- Ambassador Holland refutes claims that the UK seeks to prolong the war in Ukraine, emphasising the UK's commitment to a just and lasting peace. Russia alone is responsible for continuing its war.
- UK condemns Russian attacks on civilians and urges accountability through International Law: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 30 Oct 2025 -- UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, condemns Russia's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Russia's nuclear rhetoric undermines global stability, and the UK calls for renewed transparency and dialogue to prevent escalation.
- UK response to the Secretary General of the Council of Europe: OSCE Permanent Council, October 2025 UK FCDO 30 Oct 2025 -- Ambassador Holland highlights the importance of cooperation between the Council of Europe and the OSCE to ensure security and stability in Europe.
- Boost for British Armed Forces as UK and Germany sign major contract for next-generation bridging equipment UK MOD 30 Oct 2025 -- UK and Germany sign new contract for world-leading bridging equipment in latest milestone for landmark defence partnership
- UK and Qatar step up defence relationship with new agreement UK MOD 30 Oct 2025 -- Britain's security will be strengthened through a new defence agreement signed with Qatar.
- UK announces sanctions against individual who funds the work of the IRGC UK FCDO 30 Oct 2025 -- The UK government has today announced sanctions against Aliakbar Ansari for his role in financially enabling the work of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The Central African Republic should continue working with MINUSCA to ensure free, fair and safe elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on MINUSCA
- China firmly opposes spreading disinformation about so-called 'Chinese spy activities,' warns anti-China forces could backfire on UK Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- Responding to media inquiry regarding whether China is worried about the so-called "China Spy" case could harm bilateral relations or China's reputation with people in Britain, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China has repeatedly stated its position on relevant issues. We firmly oppose spreading disinformation about the so-called "Chinese spy activities" and vilifying and smearing China, Guo said.
- UK should correctly view some individuals keen to hype up 'China threat' narrative, says FM on so-called China spy case Global Times 28 Oct 2025 -- On Tuesday, responding to media inquiries about whether China is concerned that the so-called "China spy" case in the UK could impact bilateral relations or China's image among the British public, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China has repeatedly expressed its stern position on this matter and firmly opposes attempts to smear and slander China through hyping so-called "Chinese espionage activities."
- Foreign Secretary statement on Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher UK FCDO 27 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Secretary, The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, has released a statement following the advance of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, Sudan.
- For peace in Ukraine we must go after Russia's money: Foreign Secretary's article UK FCDO 27 Oct 2025 -- Writing in The Times, the Foreign Secretary outlines why now is the time for fresh economic pressure to deprive the Kremlin of war revenues and push Putin to the negotiating table.
- Contract agreed with the Republic of Türkiye for Typhoon aircraft BAE Systems 27 Oct 2025 -- The UK Government has announced a c.£5.4 billion agreement with the Republic of Türkiye for the purchase of 20 Typhoon aircraft and an associated weapons and integration package, sustaining more than 20,000 highly skilled jobs across the UK supply chain.
- 20,000 UK jobs secured as Türkiye buys 20 Typhoon jets in biggest fighter jet deal in a generation Gov.UK 27 Oct 2025 -- Thousands of skilled UK jobs have been secured for years to come as the UK and Türkiye sign a deal worth up to £8 billion for 20 UK Typhoon fighter jets - the biggest fighter jet exports deal in a generation.
- Wales benefits from £1.1 billion defence investment backing thousands of skilled jobs UK MOD 27 Oct 2025 -- Welsh communities are benefiting from significant defence investment that is backing high-quality careers across the nation.
- MOFCOM opposes UK sanctions against Chinese firms over Russia, vows to safeguard their legitimate rights Global Times 27 Oct 2025 -- Commenting on the UK Foreign Office's announcement on October 15 of a new round of Russia-related sanctions including 11 Chinese companies, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Monday that China firmly opposes the UK's measures to list 11 Chinese companies on the grounds relating to Russia.
- Kyiv's Western Backers Ready To Go 'Further Than Ever' To Punish Russia, Starmer Says RFE/RL 24 Oct 2025 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Ukraine's Western backers are ready to take to the next level their efforts to punish Moscow for continuing Europe's deadliest war in decades and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
- Chairs' statement following 24 October Coalition of the Willing Leaders' meeting Gov.UK 24 Oct 2025
- PM's remarks at the Coalition of the Willing press conference: 24 October 2025 Gov.UK 24 Oct 2025
- PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 24 October 2025 Gov.UK 24 Oct 2025
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Discussed Defense Cooperation Development and Ways to Increase Pressure on Russia President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
- Leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, the Netherlands and the NATO Secretary General Coordinated Positions Ahead of the Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
- President of Ukraine Met with King Charles III of the United Kingdom President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
- Leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, Denmark, the Netherlands and the NATO Secretary General Coordinated Positions Ahead of the Meeting of the Coalition of the Willing President of Ukraine 24 Oct 2025
- We must now build on the momentum of the ceasefire: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Palestine.
- UK and Germany to jointly hunt Russian submarines from Lossiemouth one year after landmark defence agreement UK MOD 23 Oct 2025 -- Defence Secretary John Healey hosted his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, at RAF Lossiemouth today
- Russia still refuses to engage seriously on peace and continues to undermine the OSCE as a platform for dialogue: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 23 Oct 2025 -- Ambassador Holland highlights Russia's ongoing refusal to engage seriously in peace talks, its escalation of attacks on Ukraine, and its misuse of the OSCE to spread disinformation. The UK reaffirms its support for Ukraine and calls for the OSCE to remain a forum for genuine dialogue.
- Joint Statement of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the Report Covering DPRK Cyber and IT Worker Activities US Dept. of State 22 Oct 2025 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and the United Kingdom on the occasion of the release of the latest MSMT report.
- UK reaffirms commitment to NATO peacekeeping in Kosovo UK MOD 22 Oct 2025 -- Announcement continues UK's longstanding support to Kosovo both bilaterally and through NATO
- The UK strongly condemns the violence that continues to undermine efforts to restore democratic rule in Haiti: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.
- Deliberately targeting humanitarian workers and assets is a gross violation of IHL: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 22 Oct 2025 -- Politico-Military Counsellor Ankur Narayan condemns attack on UN humanitarian convoy in Ukraine, which the UN has attributed to Russia, and calls on Russia to ensure its compliance with international law.
- PM meeting with Chancellor Merz of Germany: 22 October Gov.UK 22 Oct 2025
- UK removes HTS from terrorist list despite massacres, sectarian violence Press TV 22 Oct 2025 -- The British government has officially removed the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its list of proscribed terrorist organizations, a move it says is necessary to engage with the regime in Damascus following the fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad.
- The UK reaffirms its commitment to supporting Syria at this pivotal moment in its political transition: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- FCDO statement on DPRK ballistic missile launches: 22 October UK FCDO 22 Oct 2025 -- The FCDO has released a statement following ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 22 October.
- The UK calls on Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority and recognise Kosovo's independence: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo.
- Statement on Peace for Ukraine President of Ukraine 21 Oct 2025
- Defence Secretary John Healey MP Mansion House Defence and Security Lecture 2025 UK MOD 21 Oct 2025 -- Defence Secretary John Healey MP gave the Lord Mayor's Mansion House Defence and Security Lecture on Monday 20 October 2025.
- UK removes Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham from terrorist organisation list UK FCDO 21 Oct 2025 -- An order has been laid in Parliament to deproscribe Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), enabling closer engagement with the new Syrian government.
- New Zealand and United Kingdom Foreign Ministers' Dialogue held New Zealand Government 22 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Minister Winston Peters and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper held the second annual NZ-UK Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in London today.
- PM call with President Zelenskyy and European leaders: 17 October 2025 Gov.UK 17 Oct 2025
- Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean UK MOD 16 Oct 2025 -- Update to Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean
- UK condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 16 Oct 2025 -- Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's attacks on Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure, highlighting the severe impact on the civilian population. The UK calls on Russia to respect international law.
- Russia is weaponising winter against Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 16 Oct 2025 -- Russia's systematic targeting of Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter appears to follow a clear pattern aimed at undermining Ukraine's resilience.
- Joint UK-India Carrier Strike Group exercise deepens defence ties as deals boost UK jobs UK MOD 16 Oct 2025 -- Britain's strategic partnership with India continues to grow as the powerful UK-led Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) conducted military drills with the Indian Armed Forces, completing a successful visit to India as part of its ongoing eight-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, known as Operation Highmast.
- Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, October 2025 UK FCDO 16 Oct 2025 -- Ambassador Holland welcomes the work of the OSCE Mission over the last six months, and the positive assessment of municipal elections on 12 October - while underlining concerns over security and political developments.
- The UK is committed to supporting its Overseas Territories to deliver their priorities: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee UK FCDO 16 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Simon Thomas, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN's Special Political and Decolonisation Fourth Committee.
- Director General Ken McCallum gives threat update MI5 16 Oct 2025 -- MI5 Director General Ken McCallum gave his annual threat update at our headquarters in Thames House, London today.
- Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza's Reconstruction UK FCDO 16 Oct 2025 -- Outcome Statement: Communiqué from co-Hosts of the Wilton Park conference on Financing Gaza's Reconstruction
- Foreign Secretary Parliamentary Statement on Ukraine UK FCDO 15 Oct 2025 -- Foreign Secretary statement on Ukraine delivered to Parliament on 15 October 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.
- UK and NATO nations ramp up response to Putin's aggression in Ukraine and incursions into Europe UK MOD 14 Oct 2025 -- More than 85,000 military drones have been delivered by the UK to Ukraine in just six months this year by accelerating production from British companies.
- Jobs boost as new storage facility opens in Cumbria to support UK Armed Forces UK MOD 14 Oct 2025 -- The newly-established Longtown storage facility will house mission critical equipment, from body armour to spare parts with on-site rail network ensuring faster delivery to frontline forces and reduce costs.
- Libya's political impasse is simply not sustainable: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 14 Oct 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d'Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
- US, UK sanction Cambodian conglomerate, alleging role in scam networks Radio Free Asia 14 Oct 2025 -- The U.S. and British governments on Tuesday announced a sweeping crackdown on cyber-scam networks in Southeast Asia accused of luring workers with fraudulent job ads or fake romantic relationships, forcing them to extract billions from people across the world through a range of deceptions, then laundering the money they received.
- U.S. and U.K. Take Largest Action Ever Targeting Cybercriminal Networks in Southeast Asia US Treasury 14 Oct 2025 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in close coordination with the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), took complementary actions against criminal networks responsible for targeting citizens of the United States and other allied nations through online scams and the laundering of stolen funds.
- Statement: Shadow Fleet Task Force Estonia MFA 10 Oct 2025 -- On October 8, 2025, Canada and Denmark convened a meeting of the Shadow Fleet Task Force. The following statement was jointly decided by participating members of the G7 and the Nordic-Baltic 8++: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth Meets Minister of State for Defence of UK Mr Vernon Coaker in Mumbai India PIB 10 Oct 2025 -- Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Defence (Minister for the House of Lords), Mr Vernon Coaker, in Mumbai on October 10, 2025
- PM statement on Gaza peace deal: 9 October 2025 Gov.UK 09 Oct 2025
- Countries' forces combine for jungle assault Australia DOD 09 Oct 2025 -- Australian soldiers from Darwin's 1st Brigade played a central role in the high-intensity operation, working alongside troops from Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom under the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA).
- PM press statement from Mumbai: 9 October 2025 Gov.UK 09 Oct 2025
- India-UK Joint Statement India PIB 09 Oct 2025 -- At the invitation of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP, Hon'ble Prime Minister of the United Kingdom paid an official visit to India from 08-09 October 2025
- English Translation of Prime Minister's Press Statement during Joint Press Statement with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom India PIB 09 Oct 2025
- UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Cooperation in Libya UK FCDO 03 Oct 2025 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on Technical Cooperation in Libya. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Russia's war in Ukraine has been built on a foundation of falsehoods UK FCDO 02 Oct 2025 -- Ambassador Holland examines the various falsehoods that Russia deployed in seeking to justify its illegal and unjust war of aggression against Ukraine.
- 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
- 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.
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