Defence`s Feeds

Norway and Finland are Russia's neighbors, and it is very important for Moscow that they decided to talk, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, the Kremlin press service reported.

Russia wants Africa to transform into a key pillar of a multipolar world and remains committed to upholding the right of Africans to independently shape their own future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.

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A bipartisan group of US lawmakers have warned American banks, port authorities, and fuel-industry groups against facilitating imports of Russian diesel, raising the prospect of congressional investigations and legal action over President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian fuel.

The Pakistan-Iran border crossings remain closed, triggering an "unprecedented" surge in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices in Pakistan, despite the much-hyped Mecca Defense Alliance meeting in Tehran, underscoring continued tensions among the participating countries.

Japanese shipbuilders are stepping up capital investment in shipyards across the country as part of the government's target of doubling domestic shipbuilding volume, with the overall amount on track to exceed 1 trillion yen, Jiji Press reported.

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Opposition leaders have warned that a low turnout could hand victory to Israel's most far-right and ultra-Orthodox factions.

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Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 19th Raising Day at Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, on October 24, 2026, marking nearly two decades of dedicated service in strengthening strategic infrastructure and improving connectivity across the challenging terrain of Arunachal Pradesh.

The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026), hosted by the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam, concluded on 26 Oct 2026. The exercise further strengthened the longstanding maritime cooperation and operational engagement between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

Yard 1283 (Srishti), Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa on 27 Oct 2026 by Smt Sandeepa Sahay, in the presence of Shri Vishvajit Sahay, Secretary (Defence Finance). The event reflected the rich traditions and ethos of the Indian Navy. Senior dignitaries from the Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence and GSL attended the occasion.

Launching of first Sullage Barge (Yard 142), Keel Laying of third Sullage Barge (Yard 144), and Keel Laying of first Bottom Opening Dumb Barge (Yard148) were held on 26 Oct 2026 at M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane. Chief Guest for the Launching and Keel Laying Ceremony was RAdm Kapil Mehta, Assistant Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition (ACWP&A).

The ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS) - INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sarathi - arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 26 Oct 2026. The ships were accorded a ceremonial welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy in the presence of a naval band, marking the commencement of the port call. The visit provides an opportunity for professional interaction between the two navies and engagement with sea trainees undergoing training with the First Training Squadron.

The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI has commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia. The exercise is being conducted from 27 October to 06 November 2026. The Indian contingent comprises troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Indonesian contingent comprises personnel from the Indonesian Special Forces.

European Union Statement at the United Nations General Assembly 81st Session, Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with Ms Elizabeth Salmón, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the DPRK

The General Assembly opened its annual debate on the US economic embargo against Cuba on Tuesday. On Wednesday, 28 October, Member States will vote for the 34th time on a resolution calling for it to end.