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Oct- 2025 -

2 October

Russia Claims Fresh Push Into Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Region

Russia's army claimed to have captured another village in Ukraine's eastern Dnipropetrovsk region, accelerating its advance into the area.

1 October

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine’s New Defense Marketplace Hits 17,000 Drone Orders From Frontlines in First Two Months

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence confirmed that frontline troops have ordered nearly 17,000 UAS through its new DOT-Chain Defence system, with about 13,000 already delivered.

1 October

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman assigned to the Western Air Civil Engineering Group sets up a drone during a bilateral live fire exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 18, 2023. U.S. and Japanese partners worked together, repairing the craters and exchanging knowledge while observers from both countries watched. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anwtain Hanks)

Rojoef Manuel

Japan Mulls Joining Latvia-Led Ukraine Drone Coalition

Japan is reviewing an invitation from Latvia to join a group of nations sending drones and technology to Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion.

1 October

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Confirms Swedish-Built Gripen Jets Will Join Military Fleet

Ukraine will receive Swedish-made Gripen combat aircraft to reinforce its airspace security amid the Russian invasion, First Deputy Defence Minister Lt. Gen. Ivan Havrylyuk has stated.

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30 September

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Says Russia Shifts to Small Raids in ‘Thousand Cuts’ Strategy

Russia has changed how it fights on the front lines, swapping big offensives for small, quick raids designed to slowly drain Ukraine’s defenses, according to Kyiv’s top commander.

30 September

Staff Writer With AFP

Hamas Yet to Respond on Trump’s Gaza Plan

Hamas had yet to respon to Trump on his plan for Gaza, while Prime Minister Netanyahu said the Israeli military would stay in most of the territory after he gave the US president his backing.

29 September

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands during a signing ceremony following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on March 21, 2023

Rojoef Manuel

Leaked Contracts Reveal Russia Supplies, Preps Chinese Military for Potential Taiwan Invasion

Russia is arming and training China’s People’s Liberation Army for potential operations against Taiwan, according to leaked contracts analyzed by the Royal United Services Institute.

28 September