Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 20, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – America’s imperial ‘gift’: ‘Crusader Democracy’ versus ‘Christian Nationalism’
Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. The United States has always fancied itself as the founder of modern democracy (aka ‘Democracy’). And, although that country has been self-absorbed for most of its history, it has always […]
MIL-OSI Global: Nuclear scientists have long been targets in covert ops – Israel has brought that policy out of the shadows
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Jenna Jordan, Associate Professor of International Affairs, Georgia Institute of Technology Portraits of Iranian military generals and nuclear scientists killed in Israel’s June 13, 2025, attack are displayed on a sign as a plume of heavy smoke and fire rise from an oil refinery in southern Tehran […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: 1,500 jobs created at UK nuclear weapons headquarters as sector boasts above average wages
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release 1,500 jobs created at UK nuclear weapons headquarters as sector boasts above average wages Thousands of high-skilled jobs and hundreds of apprenticeships have been created to help keep the United Kingdom protected around the clock, with newly published figures highlighting the economic benefits of the defence […]
MIL-Evening Report: Despite decades of cost cutting, governments spend more than ever. How can we make sense of this?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Lovering, Lecturer in International Relations, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Recent controversies over New Zealand’s Ka Ora, Ka Ako school lunch program have revolved around the apparent shortcomings of the food and its delivery. Stories of inedible meals, scalding packaging and […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 19 June 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 19 June 2025 The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain to Downing Street today. The Prime Minister welcomed His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Prime […]
MIL-OSI Security: NATO Deputy Secretary General attends the international Paris Air Show 2025
Source: NATO On Thursday (19 June), NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska met leading Allied industry representatives at the international Paris Air Show 2025 at Le Bourget. The Deputy Secretary previewed the priorities of the NATO Summit in The Hague next week, where Allies are expected to agree a new defence investment plan that raises […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Extent of the EU’s protection against hybrid threats – E-000524/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission has undertaken several initiatives to protect democracy in the EU, in particular with the European Democracy Action Plan of 2020 and the Defence of Democracy Package of 2023[1]. Their success is reflected, among other things, in the general satisfaction of respondents to standard Eurobarometer surveys with the way democracy works in […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Inverness to mark Armed Forces Week with flag raising ceremony
Source: Scotland – Highland Council A flag raising ceremony will take place on Monday, 23 June at Inverness Town House to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week which culminates in Armed Forces Day on Saturday 28 June 2024. Armed Forces Day flags will be raised on buildings and landmarks around the country including at […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Update on Developments in Iran
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is continuing to closely monitor and assess the situation regarding the Israeli attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran, providing frequent public updates about developments and their possible consequences for human health and the environment, Director General Rafael Mariano […]
MIL-OSI Security: Update on Developments in Iran
Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is continuing to closely monitor and assess the situation regarding the Israeli attacks on nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran, providing frequent public updates about developments and their possible consequences for human health and the environment, Director General Rafael Mariano […]
MIL-OSI Global: What UK involvement in Iran could look like – and the political questions it raises
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Geraint Hughes, Reader in Diplomatic and Military History, King’s College London Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC-ND At the time of writing, US President Donald Trump is deliberating over whether to join Israel’s air campaign to destroy Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons programme. This is already […]
MIL-OSI USA: Boozman Questions Army Leaders on Munitions Production, Drone Utilization and Funding Challenges
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) questioned Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George about the Army’s modernization initiative and its potential impact as well as the importance of stable funding and current and future drone capabilities at a Senate […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Richardson Brothers Foundation announced as sponsors for Armed Forces Day 2025 event
Source: City of Wolverhampton The event, which has welcomed the Richardson Brothers Foundation onboard as this year’s sponsors, is on Saturday 28 June, noon to 4pm, at West Park, and will be buzzing with activities for people of all ages, focusing on free family fun throughout the day. City of Wolverhampton’s Mayor, Councillor Craig Collingswood, […]
Netanyahu vows to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat as conflict enters seventh day
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday reaffirmed his country’s commitment to neutralizing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, as direct hostilities between the two West Asian powers entered their seventh day, raising fears of a broader regional war. Speaking in a nationally televised address, Netanyahu […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Brand Scotland takes centre stage at Royal Highland Show
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Brand Scotland takes centre stage at Royal Highland Show Scottish Secretary to bang the drum for Scotland’s iconic food, drink, agriculture and farming sectors at the Edinburgh event Fresh from new Spending Review financial backing, the UK Government’s Brand Scotland campaign to boost exports of Scottish products […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: “Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) ICYMI: NY Times Opinion: “Senator Padilla: The Trump Administration Handcuffed Me, but I Refuse to Stay Silent” NY Times Op-Ed Padilla: “If this administration is willing to handcuff a U.S. senator, imagine what it is willing to do to any American who dares to speak […]
MIL-OSI Global: Iran air strikes: Republicans split over support for Trump and another ‘foreign war’
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Richard Hargy, Visiting Research Fellow in International Studies, Queen’s University Belfast After returning early from the G7 summit in Canada, Donald Trump met with his national security team to be briefed on the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. It became clear that Trump was considering direct US military support for […]
MIL-OSI: Virtru CEO and Co-Founder John Ackerly Named 2025 EY Entrepreneur of the Year®
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WASHINGTON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtru, the leader in data-centric security, today announced CEO and Co-Founder John Ackerly has been named a 2025 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner for the Mid-Atlantic region. The prestigious award recognizes Ackerly’s leadership in revolutionizing cybersecurity through innovative, data-centric solutions that enable secure, […]
MIL-OSI: Haivision Announces Availability of Latest Release of the Kraken Video Processing Platform with Shield AI Object Detection
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MONTREAL, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Haivision (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, today announced the availability of the latest release of the Kraken video processing platform with Shield AI object detection, bringing the power of AI to full motion video and […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Preventing avoidable deaths in custody
Source: Scottish Government Members of expert group to oversee reforms announced. Details of an expert group that will help drive reforms to prevent avoidable deaths in custody have been announced. Justice Secretary Angela Constance is leading the Ministerial Accountability Board overseeing the implementation of actions to address the recommendations of Sheriff Collins’ Fatal Accident Inquiry […]