Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI Russia: Russia Returns Fourth Group of Prisoners of War to Ukraine
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, June 14 /Xinhua/ – Russia has returned another group of servicemen from the territory of Ukraine. In exchange, prisoners of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IDF says it has killed over 20 Iranian commanders
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 14 (Xinhua) — More than 20 senior Iranian military commanders have been killed since the start of Israel’s operation against Iran on Friday, the Israel […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: God Bless the United States Army, and God Bless President Trump
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins Fox and Friends to Discuss the Celebrations for the 250th Birthday of the United States Army Washington – On Saturday morning, live from the site of the U.S Army’s 250th Birthday Parade, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Joey Jones on Fox and Friends to discuss the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Demanding Trump Remove Military Forces From Los Angeles
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Demanding Trump Remove Military Forces From Los Angeles WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) led the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that President Trump immediately withdraw all military forces from Los Angeles and cease […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: King’s Birthday Flypast 202514 Jun 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Royal Air Force Flying high over Buckingham Palace, the Royal Air Force had the pleasure of parading a selection of RAF aircraft to celebrate the Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. At 13:00 twenty-nine aircraft took to the skies above the crowds on The Mall and over Buckingham Palace, […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: RAF King’s Birthday Honours 2025Kings’ Birthday Honours List 2025 – Military Division.13 Jun 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Royal Air Force King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 – Military Division PROMOTIONS IN AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE MILITARY DIVISION OF THE MOST HONOURABLE ORDER OF THE BATH As Knight Commander Air Marshal J.J. Stringer CBE As Companion (CB) Air Vice-Marshal M.W.J Chappell Air Vice-Marshal A.P.T. Smith PROMOTIONS IN AND APPOINTMENTS TO […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Iran appoints new army commander and IRGC Aerospace Force commander
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN, June 14 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has appointed a new commander-in-chief of the army and commander of the aerospace force of the Islamic […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Three killed, 172 injured in Iranian rocket attacks on Israel
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 14 (Xinhua) — Three Israelis were killed and 172 wounded in rocket attacks from Iran on Friday night and Saturday morning, Israeli state-run Kan TV […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army says nine Iranian nuclear scientists killed
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, June 14 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Saturday that its strikes killed nine senior Iranian nuclear officials. It is noted that they fell victim to fire from fighter jets acting […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Two Israeli fighter jets shot down – Iranian media
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News TEHRAN/JERUSALEM, June 14 (Xinhua) — Iran’s air defense forces shot down two Israeli F-35 fighter jets and a large number of micro-drones. The female pilot of one of the downed drones was captured, Iran’s […]
MIL-OSI China: U.S. marines move into Los Angeles amid protests over immigration raids
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News About 200 U.S. marines have been deployed to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, to protect a federal building there, the military said on Friday, after a week of protests over the current administration’s immigration raids in the city. U.S. Army Major […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Strategic Command personnel recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Strategic Command personnel recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty, King Charles’ Birthday Honours List 2025 for their services to Defence. MOD Copyright The following individuals from Strategic Command have been recognised: […]
MIL-OSI China: Israel reports 41 wounded, heavy damage in Iran’s retaliatory attack
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Nearly 100 missiles were launched from Iran toward central and northern Israel in two massive barrages, causing significant damage and injuring 41 people, according to the Israeli military and the national emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA). The MDA reported two people critically injured, two moderately, […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefs PM Modi on Iran strikes
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday evening, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran. The conversation comes in the backdrop of “Operation Rising Lion” — Israel’s latest offensive targeting Iranian […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ahead of Flag Day, Norton Introduces Bill to Allow President to Order Nation’s Flag at Half-Staff Upon Death of D.C. Mayor, Like Governors
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (District of Columbia) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Flag Day, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill to add the Mayor of the District of Columbia to the list of principals for whom the president shall order the nation’s flag be flown at half-staff. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Recognizes Army Birthday, Opposes President Trump’s Vanity Parade
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) led his congressional colleagues in sending a letter to the Trump administration to recognize the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and raise serious questions about how much the President’s upcoming military parade will cost and impact readiness. The […]
MIL-OSI USA: LaMalfa Applauds Trump Executive Order to Overhaul Wildfire Prevention and Response
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California Washington, D.C.— Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) joined President Trump at the White House for the signing of a new Executive Order aimed at restoring commonsense to wildfire prevention and response. The order, titled Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response, takes direct steps […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Calvert Statement on Israeli Strikes On Iran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations issued the following statement in support of Israel: “Israel has taken the necessary steps to ensure their safety and survival. The extensive air strikes against Iran were targeted; intended to take […]
MIL-OSI USA: FY26 Defense Appropriations Bill Approved by Appropriations Committee
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill introduced by Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert. “Keeping Americans safe amidst mounting national security threats around the world requires a significant and multi-faceted investment in our military,” said Chairman Calvert. “The […]
MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 14, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 14, 2025. Fijian in Abu Dhabi worried about Pacific communities in Middle EastBy Susana Suisuiki, Presenter/producer of RNZ Pacific Waves Fiji’s Embassy in Abu Dhabi says it is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and Israel as tensions remain high. Israel […]