Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 2, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Colleagues Push to Revitalize Domestic Nuclear Shipbuilding
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined his Republican colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee in urging President Trump to fully implement the Shipbuilder Accountability and Workforce Support (SAWS) proposal to accelerate domestic nuclear shipbuilding, including at Austal USA in Mobile. The Biden administration previously rejected this […]
MIL-Evening Report: Dark money: Labor and Liberal join forces in attacks on Teals and Greens for Australian election
Teals and Greens are under political attack from a new pro-fossil fuel, pro-Israel astroturfing group, adding to the onslaught by far-right lobbyists Advance Australia for Australian federal election tomorrow — World Press Freedom Day. Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon investigate. SPECIAL REPORT: By Wendy Bacon and Yaakov Aharon On February 12 this year, former prime […]
MIL-OSI USA: Shaheen Grills Armed Services Nominees on Effectiveness of Women, Peace and Security Law Hegseth is Attempting to Scrap; Nominees Affirm Program’s Importance
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen **In Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing, Shaheen highlighted how senior military officials have underscored the strategic advantage WPS provides** (Washington, DC) – As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempts to “end” implementation of the bipartisan Women, Peace and Security (WPS) law at the U.S. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Union County Teacher Charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Enticement of a Minor
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey man was charged with possessing images of child sexual abuse and for enticing a minor to engage in prostitution and produce child pornography, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced today. Jack Wilder, 26, of Somerville, New Jersey, was charged by complaint with […]
MIL-OSI USA: Grassley, Whitehouse Welcome GAO Report on Use of Beneficial Ownership Information to Bolster Fraud Detection
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) welcomed the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report examining the use of beneficial ownership information in law enforcement or Inspectors General investigations to detect fraud and misconduct in government programs. Grassley and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reed Condemns Secretary Hegseth’s Dysfunctional Management of the Pentagon
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – Over the past 100 days, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s tenure at the Pentagon has been marked by sweeping ideological purges, scandals, and the unjustified firings of senior military leaders. On Thursday, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Deputy PM concludes constructive visit to New Caledonia
Source: New Zealand Government Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded a constructive and positive visit to New Caledonia – New Zealand’s closest geographical neighbour. Mr Peters met the French Minister for Overseas Territories, Manuel Valls, and the President of the Government of New Caledonia, Alcide Ponga. “We came to listen and learn, and to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warner, Kaine, Bennet Press Defense Dept on Continued Moving Issues for Relocating Military Families
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) wrote to the commander of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) General Randall Reed to follow up on their concerns that as USTRANSCOM continues to implement the Global Household Goods […]
MIL-OSI Security: Passaic County Man Admits to Using An Explosive to Damage a Chase Bank ATM
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County man admitted to using an explosive to damage a Chase Bank Automated Teller Machine (“ATM”) in Prospect Park, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Nicolas Torres, 42, of Passaic, New Jersey pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Julien X. Neals in […]
MIL-OSI Security: Two Owners of Roofing Companies Indicted for Tax Evasion
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEWARK, N.J. – Two roofing company owners were indicted for their failure to file tax returns and pay tax on income, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. The Indictment charges Steve Mitchell, also known as “Sonny Mitchell,” of Edison, New Jersey, and Samuel Mitchell of Bohemia, New York with four […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tillis, Coons, Kiley, and Peters Reintroduce Landmark Legislation to Restore American Innovation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Carolina Thom Tillis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representatives Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Scott Peters (D-CA) reintroduced the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will restore patent eligibility to important inventions […]
MIL-OSI USA: Pfluger Leads Push to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks Associated with Unsecured Networks
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) led a letter with several colleagues commending Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr on his decision to establish the new Council for National Security within the FCC, and urging him to use the council […]
MIL-OSI Video: Traveling the Green Mile
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— @usarmysoldiers from the @25thInfantryDivisionand Philippine Army Scout Ranger Regiment complete joint training in jungle warfare at Camp Tecson, Philippines, during Salaknib 25. The final exercise, known as the “Green Mile,” tested participants through a three-mile physical endurance course including a murky jungle lake swim. For more […]
MIL-OSI USA: Lawler Leads Bipartisan Effort to Curb Federal Use of Toxic PFAS Chemicals
Source: US Congressman Mike Lawler (R, NY-17) Washington, D.C. – 4/30/2025… Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Pat Ryan (NY-18) introduced the PFAS-Free Procurement Act, a bill aimed at reducing harmful chemical exposure by prohibiting the procurement of products containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Introduces Daniel Zimmerman, Trump’s Nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty Zimmerman has served in Hagerty’s office as a Congressional Executive Fellow WASHINGTON—Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) introduced Daniel Zimmerman, President Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, at the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing. Zimmerman, a 16-year […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Expanding Access to Behavioral Health Care and Higher Education for Military Connected Coloradans
Source: US State of Colorado Governor also signs new laws focused on cell phones in the classroom and increased transparency for library resources DENVER – Today, Governor Polis joined by Lt. Governor Primavera, signed legislation to expand healthcare access and services for veterans and military-connected families, and provide tuition waivers for eligible members of the […]
MIL-Evening Report: How the US ‘war on woke’ and women risks weakening its own military capability
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bethan Greener, Associate Professor of Politics, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a visit with Michigan Air National Guard troops, April 29. Getty Images With US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s “proud” cancellation this week of the military’s Women, Peace […]
MIL-OSI: GSI Technology, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GSI Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: GSIT) today reported financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Summary Financial Results Table (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended 12 Months Ended Mar. 31,2025 Dec. 31,2024 Mar. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Commerce Committee Unanimously Passes Sullivan-Whitehouse FISH Act to Combat Illegal Foreign Seafood Harvest
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 05.01.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) thanked their colleagues on the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee for unanimously passing their Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvest (FISH) Act yesterday. The FISH Act would combat foreign illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Delivers Statement from Coach Bruce Pearl to Commemorate Israel’s Independence Day
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) delivered a statement from Auburn Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl during a Special Committee on Aging hearing on Israel’s Independence Day. The hearing was focused on combatting antisemitism. The hearing featured several witnesses, including former Congressman Ted Deutch and Rabbi […]