Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on April 28, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: NZ, Philippines to sign military agreement
Source: New Zealand Government New Zealand and the Philippines will this week sign an agreement to enable the two countries’ militaries to work more closely, Defence Minister Judith Collins says. Ms Collins will travel to the Philippines today to sign the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, which highlights the importance New Zealand places on working […]
MIL-Evening Report: In talking with Tehran, Trump is reversing course on Iran – could a new nuclear deal be next?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeffrey Fields, Professor of the Practice of International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences A mural on the outer walls of the former US embassy in Tehran depicts two men in negotiation. Majid Saeedi/Getty Images Negotiators from Iran and the United States are set […]
MIL-OSI Video: LIVE: SecDef Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the Army War College
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers remarks at the Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., April 23, 2025. ————— Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life, but Service members are more than a fighting force. They are leaders, […]
MIL-OSI Video: Fleet Week…Let’s GO!!!
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) All dressed up with pennants, the @U.S.CoastGuardCutter Tampa arrives at Fleet Week along with ships and submarines from the @USNavyand @marinesin Fort Lauderdale, Fla. #military #usa #fleetweek For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcnezUdmtuo MIL OSI Video –
MIL-OSI Video: Fight. Win. Save lives.
Source: US Army (video statements) About the U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force. Interested in joining the U.S. Army? […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Indian Army’s Pioneering Initiative: Advanced 3D Microscope introduced for the first time in Army Hospital (R&R) for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Source: Government of India Posted On: 26 APR 2025 7:19PM by PIB Delhi In a first and a unique milestone for the Armed Forces, the Department of Ophthalmology in Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi has performed the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using 3D Microscope. This three-dimensional visualisation system is very useful for eye […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: IOS SAGAR IN PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
Source: Government of India Posted On: 27 APR 2025 3:10PM by PIB Delhi IOS SAGAR arrived at Port Louis Harbour, Mauritius on 26 Apr 25 on completion of Phase I of Joint EEZ surveillance with National Coast Guard (NCG) Mauritius as part of deployment to the South Western Indian Ocean. The visit marks a significant […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Civil Aid Service holds Passing-out Parade for 90th Recruits and 13th Tactical Force Secondment Scheme
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Passing-out Parade for the 90th Recruits and 13th Tactical Force Secondment Scheme at its headquarters today (April 27). The parade was reviewed by the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung. Speaking at the Parade, Mr Tang noted that the CAS, […]