Defense News on The Resistance Hub curates global military, irregular warfare, and security insights. It delivers the essentials in one place—clear, concise, and accessible.
Civil Georgia
Civil.ge is an independent news website based in Georgia that covers the country’s political, economic, and social developments. It provides in-depth reporting, analysis, and updates on issues such as governance, regional security, and Georgia’s relations with Russia, the EU, and NATO.
by Civil.ge on October 16, 2025 at 2:11 pm
The Georgian Ministry of Finance has arrested five Russian citizens on charges of illegal entrepreneurial activities and money laundering. At an October 16 press briefing, Guga Tavberidze, deputy head of the Finance Ministry’s Investigative Service, said an unnamed company “had been providing crypto asset services without proper registration or authorization from the National Bank of …
by Civil.ge on October 16, 2025 at 1:26 pm
The Georgian Dream parliament has approved, in its final reading, a legislative package that would strip individuals “associated” with parties declared unconstitutional of their passive voting rights, including the right to found or join political parties, run in elections, or hold public office. The amendments, feared to enable arbitrary targeting of a broad range of …
by Civil.ge on October 16, 2025 at 1:18 pm
The Georgian Dream parliament has rubber-stamped a legislative package that further toughens penalties for protest-related offenses. The package, endorsed unanimously by Georgian Dream MPs, amends the Administrative Offenses Code and the Criminal Code to increase fines and allow immediate detention for some of the protest-related violations. The move comes after unrest in the capital on …
Georgia Fines Finnish FM Valtonen for ‘Blocking Road’ as Foreign Ministry Sends Protest Note to OSCE
by Civil.ge on October 16, 2025 at 10:50 am
Georgia’s Interior Ministry has fined Finnish Foreign Minister and current OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen GEL 5,000 (about USD 1,800) for “blocking the road” during a protest rally she attended on Tbilisi’s Rustaveli Avenue on October 14, while the Foreign Ministry has sent a protest note to the OSCE regarding the incident and Valtonen’s statement. The …
by Civil.ge on October 16, 2025 at 8:29 am
Elina Valtonen, the Finnish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, who recently visited Georgia, has extended an invitation on social media to Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to visit Finland and observe “any demonstration,” while apologizing for the canceled meeting in Tbilisi due to “clashing schedules.” The October 16 post on X followed controversy over …
Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty
RFE/RL provides uncensored, trusted news to audiences in 23 countries where press freedom is threatened. In doing so, it advances global media freedom, empowering informed communities, challenging censorship, and ensuring vital stories reach those living under restrictive, authoritarian regimes worldwide.
on October 16, 2025 at 4:32 pm
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have agreed to meet in Budapest following a phone call held a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to visit Washington.
on October 15, 2025 at 9:57 pm
US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil after the United States announced a doubling of tariffs on Indian goods over the purchases.
on October 15, 2025 at 10:32 am
Longtime Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov has vowed to sue to get back his Ukrainian citizenship after it was stripped over intelligence agency claims that documents had emerged proving he has a Russian passport.
on October 15, 2025 at 1:36 am
US President Donald Trump again expressed his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Moscow’s war in Ukraine as he prepared to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
on October 14, 2025 at 11:28 pm
Russia will be able to deploy members of its active reserve to fight in Ukraine if needed under amendments drawn up by Russia’s Defense Ministry and likely to be formally approved by parliament.
on October 16, 2025 at 4:32 pm
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have agreed to meet in Budapest following a phone call held a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to visit Washington.
on October 16, 2025 at 1:10 pm
Hennadiy Trukhanov, the embattled mayor of Odesa, again denied allegations he illegally held Russian citizenship , as Ukraine’s president stripped him of Ukrainian citizenship and imposed a military administration on the country’s most important port city.
on October 16, 2025 at 10:28 am
The European Union has prepared a comprehensive five-year defense strategy, including the creation of a ‘drone wall’ designed to counter threats from Russia and Belarus.
on October 15, 2025 at 9:57 pm
US President Donald Trump said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop buying Russian oil after the United States announced a doubling of tariffs on Indian goods over the purchases.
on October 15, 2025 at 12:58 pm
Pakistan has carried out air strikes in Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar, locals told RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi, as fresh fighting erupted between the neighbors.
Royal United Services Institute
RUSI is an independent institution that produces evidence-based research, publications, and events on defense, security, and international affairs. Its work informs policymakers, educates the public, and fosters dialogue to address complex global challenges, emerging threats, and evolving geopolitical landscapes worldwide.
by Edward Black and Sidharth Kaushal,[object Object],[object Object] on October 15, 2025 at 11:00 pm
In a submarine arms race between China and the US, the PLAN appears to be closing the gap.
by Lukas Trakimavicius,[object Object] on October 14, 2025 at 11:00 pm
China’s global dominance in battery production should be a discomfort to strategic planners in the West, where an increased demand for batteries is concordant with increased defence spending.
by Katharine A.M. Wright,[object Object] on October 13, 2025 at 11:00 pm
NATO’s unity may have held in The Hague, but the focus on defence spending overshadowed a deeper issue: societal resilience.
by Noah Sylvia and Maj LFS Thomson,[object Object],[object Object] on October 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
The UK’s Digital Targeting Web promises cross-domain targeting fit for the modern digitalised battlefield – but organisational complexity, procurement and funding challenges and a dearth of outcome metrics threaten to make its delivery targets more aspirational than assured.
by Serhat Erkmen,[object Object] on October 9, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Under less than perfect circumstances, a new government is heading to Damascus. But events continue to remind us that Syria’s politics go far beyond elections.
War On The Rocks
War On the Rocks is a platform for analyzing and debating strategy, defense, and foreign affairs. It features articles and podcasts from experienced writers, military professionals, and scholars, offering diverse perspectives on complex security issues, global conflicts, and evolving geopolitical dynamics worldwide.
The War Zone
The War Zone provides insights and analysis on the latest military technology, strategy, and foreign policy developments. It delivers in-depth reporting, expert commentary, and exclusive stories covering cutting-edge innovations, defense programs, geopolitical shifts, and emerging threats shaping today’s complex global security environment.
by Thomas Newdick on October 16, 2025 at 9:03 pm
The commanding general of the Hawaii-based 25th Infantry Division is the latest U.S. Army senior officer to push for long-range one-way attack drones. The post Army “Absolutely Needs” Drones Like Russia’s Shahed-136: 25th Infantry Division Commander appeared first on The War Zone.
by Joseph Trevithick on October 16, 2025 at 7:32 pm
The Army is seeking to expand the capabilities of the Enduring Shield system, which currently fires AIM-9X Sidewinders. The post New Surface-To-Air Missile Enters Army Mid-Tier Air Defense Competition appeared first on The War Zone.
by Howard Altman on October 16, 2025 at 6:43 pm
U.S. Army general tells us how the war in Ukraine has changed Army aviation’s future and what lessons are best left unheeded. The post The Lessons U.S. Army Aviation Is Learning From The War In Ukraine appeared first on The War Zone.
by Joseph Trevithick on October 15, 2025 at 8:38 pm
The B-52 sorties are a major show of force aimed at Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro as U.S. forces further step up operations in the Caribbean. The post B-52 Bombers Just Flew For Hours Off Venezuela’s Coast appeared first on The War Zone.
by Howard Altman on October 15, 2025 at 7:48 pm
The head of the Pentagon was heading back to Washington from a NATO conference in Brussels when the emergency was declared. The post C-32A Carrying Hegseth Makes Emergency Landing In England After Rapid Descent appeared first on The War Zone.
Defense News
Defense News provides a variety of pertinent news articles related to global defense-related topics. It covers military strategy, defense technology, international security developments, and policy changes, delivering timely updates and expert analysis to keep readers informed on critical issues worldwide.
by Carla Babb on October 16, 2025 at 9:37 pm
President Donald Trump has threatened to use U.S. military force inside Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
by Jordan DeMay on October 16, 2025 at 8:00 pm
Modernizing Army food service isn’t just about mirroring college campuses. It’s about building a nutrition infrastructure to holistically support soldiers.
by Defense News staff on October 16, 2025 at 7:32 pm
The Army continues to transform, with efforts focused on next-gen weaponry, long-range artillery, unmanned systems and much more.
by Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press, Seung Min Kim, The Associated Press, Chris Megerian, The Associated Press on October 16, 2025 at 7:11 pm
President Donald Trump is redoubling his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, announcing a second meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
by Karen Jowers on October 16, 2025 at 6:36 pm
In the days since a 90-day, interest-free offer for Military Star card holders at commissaries was announced, use of the cards jumped about 14%.
Breaking Defense
Breaking Defense is a digital news platform that covers military strategy, defense technology, and national security policy. It provides in-depth reporting on U.S. military operations, emerging defense technologies, and geopolitical challenges, with insights from defense officials, industry leaders, and military analysts.
Visit our homepage here for a curated news list covering resistance and irregular warfare.
Leave a Reply