Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 26, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Tuberville Joins Colleagues in Press Conference on the Golden Dome
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) “We send billions of dollars overseas, and it’s past time that we make an investment in our national security.” WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) for a press conference to speak on the importance of developing the Golden Dome […]
MIL-OSI China: Pan-Asia Pacific Regional Congress on Military Medicine opens in Beijing
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 25 — The sixth Pan-Asia Pacific Regional Congress on Military Medicine opened on Wednesday in Beijing, bringing together the heads of military health departments and medical experts from more than 20 countries, as well as representatives of five international organizations, including the United Nations, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ranking Member McCollum Statement on Unconstitutional Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Sites
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn) SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after President Trump’s unauthorized bombing of three Iranian Nuclear sites: “I am shocked that President Trump made the decision to bomb three nuclear sites in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rutherford Statement on FY26 MilCon-VA Appropriations Act House Passage
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Rutherford (4th District of Florida) WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05), member of the Houe Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 3844 – Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act, 2026: “President Trump […]
MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Votes to Fully Fund VA, Veterans Services
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Votes to Fully Fund VA, Veterans Services WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Related Agencies Appropriations Act by the House of Representatives. “Our […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Warren Raises Concerns On Risks of Endless War Against Iran, Presses Commander Nominee for Answers on Military Preparations
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren June 25, 2025 Warren: “Donald Trump is once again playing red light, green light. This time, war with Iran.” Warren: “Only Congress can declare war, and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent another endless war.” Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. – […]
MIL-OSI USA: McConnell On U.S. Hard and Soft Power at Senate Appropriations Hearing w/ OMB Director Vought
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kentucky Mitch McConnell Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and a senior member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, participated in today’s full committee hearing where he questioned Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Alford Applauds House Passage of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mark Alford (Missouri 4th District) Alford Applauds House Passage of Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Funding Bill Washington, June 25, 2025 Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), the Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, issued the following statement after […]
MIL-OSI USA: Carter votes to fully fund key military, veteran programs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Earl L Buddy Carter (GA-01) Headline: Carter votes to fully fund key military, veteran programs WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today voted with House Republicans to pass the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, fully funding key […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Moore Votes “Yes” on First Appropriations Bill, Which Significantly Increases Funding to the VA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Riley Moore (WV-02) Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Congressman Riley M. Moore, who is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted “Yes” on the bill. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Allen Votes to Deliver Funding for Veteran Care and National Security
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12) Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026. H.R. 3944 provides Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for military construction projects, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and related agencies that honor our commitment to […]
MIL-OSI USA: House Republicans Put America’s Strength, Security, and Servicemembers First
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House approved H.R. 3944, the FY26 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. “The passage of this legislation builds on Republicans’ commitment to put America’s strength, security, and servicemembers first. “This bill reflects […]
MIL-OSI USA: SASC Chairman Roger Wicker Releases Updated Text of Defense Reconciliation Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker WASHINGTON –?U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today unveiled updated legislative text of the defense reconciliation bill. The House and Senate Armed Services Committees developed this legislation in close coordination with the White House and Department of Defense […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Murkowski Engages with VA Secretary Collins on Alaska Veterans’ Priorities
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Lisa Murkowski 06.24.25 Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) welcomed the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee to discuss the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget request. Senator Murkowski […]
MIL-OSI USA: In Aftermath of Iran Strikes, Reed Urges Trump Admin. to Strengthen Cybersecurity
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. cyber officials and private experts are warning that Iran and Iran-linked groups may try to target the U.S. with a range of cyberattacks that could cause serious damage and disruption to private and public sector interests. In the wake […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: National Defense Area established in South Texas
Source: United States Spaceforce The U.S. Air Force will manage a new NDA covering approximately 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, Texas, on land transferred from the International Boundary and Water Commission through the General Services Administration. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Security: National Defense Area established in South Texas
Source: United States Air Force The U.S. Air Force will manage a new NDA covering approximately 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, Texas, on land transferred from the International Boundary and Water Commission through the General Services Administration. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mark Pocan Opens Military Service Academy Applications for 2025
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Mark Pocan (2nd District of Wisconsin) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that his office is now accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies. The U.S. Service Academies are among the most highly respected educational programs in the nation. Admission requires […]
MIL-OSI USA: National Defense Area established in South Texas
Source: United States Air Force Headline: National Defense Area established in South Texas The U.S. Air Force will manage a new NDA covering approximately 250 miles of the Rio Grande River in Cameron and Hidalgo Counties, Texas, on land transferred from the International Boundary and Water Commission through the General Services Administration. MIL OSI USA […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gillibrand Touts Success of Her Military Justice Legislation As Report Finds An Increase In Domestic Violence Convictions In The Armed Services
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand Military court data shows that convictions for domestic violence have more than doubled across the armed services since Senator Gillibrand’s military justice reforms were implemented in 2023 Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following […]