Israel broke the recently brokered ceasefire agreement, with a large-scale military operation in southern Gaza, marking the first major breach of the U.S.-facilitated truce aimed at de-escalating months of violence in the region. The airstrikes targeted areas around Rafah, a city near the Egyptian border that has seen intense fighting and displacement throughout the conflict.

The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached a ceasefire agreement after 13 hours of negotiations in Doha. The two sides also agreed to set up a permanent mechanism aimed at fostering mutual peace and stability, with a follow-up meeting planned to ensure the ceasefire's implementation and durability.

India is preparing to invest approximately ₹654 billion, equivalent to $7.44 billion, in the development and acquisition of engines for fighter aircraft scheduled to be operational by 2035. This long-term effort is focused on supporting a range of defense projects that will require an estimated 1,100 engines, as outlined by S.V. Ramana Murthy, who leads the country's Gas Turbine Research

China has expelled two senior generals from both the military and the Communist Party amid a broader corruption investigation targeting nine high-ranking officers. This development represents the latest phase of President Xi Jinping’s extensive anti-corruption campaign, which has spanned a decade and focused on rooting out graft across the party, government, and armed forces.

Bangladesh is reportedly preparing for a significant modernization of its air force, with plans to acquire a mix of advanced fighter jets and attack helicopters. According to BDMilitary, the proposed procurement includes 10 Eurofighter Typhoons, 20 Chinese J-10CE multirole fighters, 16 JF-17 Block III jets of Pakistan, and six Turkish T129 ATAK helicopters.

A team from the Pakistan Army earned a gold medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2025, a globally recognized military endurance event held in Wales, United Kingdom. Spanning from October 3 to 13, the competition is regarded as one of the most demanding tests of military skill and physical stamina. Participants are required to navigate 60 kilometers of difficult terrain within a 48-hour timeframe,

Spain has officially passed a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, marking a historic decision in response to the ongoing military operations in Gaza. In parallel, organizers of the Dubai Airshow 2025 have confirmed that Israeli defense companies will not participate in the event.

Bangladesh has officially decided to procure 20 J-10 fighter jets from China, following the strong performance of these Chinese-made aircraft operated by Pakistani pilots during the recent conflict between Pakistan and India. The multibillion-dollar defense agreement highlights Bangladesh’s growing interest in upgrading its air force capabilities with modern, multirole combat aircraft.

Pakistan’s successful training launch of the indigenously developed Fatah-4 Ground-Launched Cruise Missile, also known as Hatf-IV, has reshaped the strategic balance of South Asia by giving Islamabad a long-range precision strike capability that directly challenges India’s reliance on the BrahMos missile system.