The 9th meeting of the CIS Council of Defense Ministers' Coordinating Committee focused on the use of drones and ground-based robotic systems in military operations. Discussions included training specialists and countering enemy technical means.
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun was sentenced to 3 years in prison for leaking intelligence agency personnel lists to form an illegal election investigation team during the 12.3 emergency martial law. He was also previously sentenced to 30 years for rebellion and foreign exchange violations.
A Seoul court sentenced former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun to three years in prison for leaking military secrets related to former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid. Kim was indicted for conspiring to hand over personal information of military intelligence personnel to a retired general.
Poland's deputy defense minister stated the US has shown interest in establishing a permanent military base in Poland. This follows Poland's government approving steps to facilitate such a base, which would be financed jointly. Currently, around 10,000 US troops are stationed in Poland, mostly rotationally.
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back visited the Air Force Academy in Cheongju to discuss fostering cadets for future aerospace warfare. The visit comes as the government considers integrating military academies to improve interoperability and address personnel shortages.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated Monday that Israel will not withdraw from occupied lands in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, vowing to stay "indefinitely." This comes as an interim deal between Iran and the US is pending, with Iran reportedly linking the deal to a halt in Israeli attacks on Hezbollah.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced significant army reforms, including potentially assigning 30-50% of assault and infantry positions to foreigners. He also stated that soldiers who have served long periods on the front lines will begin a gradual demobilization by the end of the year, calling it the first step in a large-scale transformation.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced significant army reforms, including potentially assigning 30-50% of assault and infantry positions to foreigners. He also stated that soldiers who have served long periods on the front lines will begin a gradual demobilization by the end of the year, calling it the first step in a major transformation.
Germany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, stated that the government needs time to evaluate a new bid for a next-generation combat jet project following the collapse of the nine-year Franco-German FCAS endeavor. A consortium named 'Team Gen 6' has proposed a new project.
South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and ex-defense minister Kim Yong Hyun were sentenced to 30 years in prison for aiding an adversary and abusing power by ordering drone flights over Pyongyang to provoke North Korea and justify declaring martial law.
China's Foreign Ministry announced an entry ban and sanctions against Philippine Defense Minister Teodoro, citing his repeated "erroneous statements" damaging bilateral relations. The measures also prohibit dealings with Chinese entities and individuals.
British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned Thursday, citing insufficient military spending plans. His departure adds pressure on PM Keir Starmer amid internal party disgruntlement and upcoming leadership challenges.
China has imposed sanctions on Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family, banning them from entering China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and prohibiting any transactions with them. The sanctions are a response to Teodoro's repeated statements critical of China's actions in the South China Sea and on Taiwan.
South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back emphasized the need for a military overhaul by 2040, including expanded AI use and manned-unmanned teaming systems, to address future warfare and declining manpower.
Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee urges South Korea's military to enhance readiness for summer disasters like heatwaves and heavy rains, ensuring public and service member safety.
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius could not visit Thales in Herstal after a protest and security concerns. The Commission said the meeting was moved to its premises in Brussels.
وزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي: وقف إطلاق النار إعلان واضح لنزع سلاح حزب الله وإدانة للتدخل الإيراني، وعمليات الجيش مستمرة.
South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back and Canadian counterpart David McGuinty discussed expanding bilateral defense ties, including South Korea's bid for Canada's submarine procurement project. They reaffirmed commitment to Indo-Pacific peace and stability.
A Moscow court will consider a criminal case against former UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace, who is accused of inciting terrorism. The investigation claims Wallace called for terrorist activities in Russia and for providing Ukraine with long-range missiles to strike the Crimean Bridge during a conference in Poland.
Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has approved charges against former UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace for allegedly calling for missile strikes on the Crimean Bridge. The case will be heard by the 2nd Western District Military Court.
Finland's Defense Minister stated that drones heading towards Finland would have been intercepted, following a drone attack on St. Petersburg. Finnish intelligence reportedly anticipated the attack, leading to heightened combat readiness and air/sea movement restrictions.
Acting Afghan Defense Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob announced a military-technical cooperation agreement with Russia, aimed at repairing Soviet-era weapons. He warned Pakistan against attacking Afghan territory, framing the deal as pragmatic and interest-based, not ideological, while downplaying international concerns.
Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has demanded that Ukraine revoke the naming of a military unit after "UPA heroes." He stated his position to his Ukrainian counterpart and vowed to do everything possible to have the decision reconsidered.
Bolivia's new Defense Minister, Ernesto Justiniano, has pledged to restore normalcy after over a month of disruptive protests and blockades affecting supply chains and essential services. He emphasized the military's constitutional role in serving Bolivia and warned against exploiting power vacuums by criminal organizations.
