Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 1, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Reminder: Maine Congressional Delegation Accepting Military Academy Nomination Applications
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, Jr., and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden announced that they are accepting nomination applications from Maine high school students for appointments to the United States service academies operated by the Army, Navy, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Wyoming honors U.S. Army’s 250th birthday with proclamation and tradition
Source: US State of Wyoming By Staff Sgt. Kristina Kranz, 197th Public Affairs Detachment CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Service members, veterans, and civilians gathered at Joint ForceHeadquarters in Cheyenne on June 12 to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United StatesArmy, a historic milestone honoring a legacy of service that began in 1775. The ceremonyfeatured remarks, […]
From patrol vessels to air defence systems, Brazil keen on acquiring India’s indigenous innovations
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As India continues to march ahead in pursuit of defence indigenisation and self-reliance, Brazil has shown keen interest in acquiring indigenous defence innovations, discussions on which are likely to be held during Prime Minister’s Narendra Modi’s visit to the Latin American nation starting July 6, the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bacon to Retire at End of 119th Congress
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Don Bacon (2nd District of Nebraska) Bacon to Retire at End of 119th Congress Touts Accomplishes and Pledges to Continue Outstanding Service and Pursue Legislative Initiatives Omaha, Neb. – Today, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) Cyber, Information Technologies and Innovation Subcommittee (CITI), […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Kehoe Announces Twelve Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Source: US State of Missouri JUNE 27, 2025 Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced twelve appointments to various boards and commissions. Casey Burton, Ph.D., of St. James, was appointed to the State Board of Health and Senior Services. Mr. Burton is the executive director of research and governmental affairs at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri. He […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: SecAF emphasizes modernization, readiness during ACC immersion
Source: United States Airforce Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink attended an Air Combat Command immersion tour to gain a comprehensive understanding of ACC’s diverse mission set and its critical role in projecting combat airpower and global information operations. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: Wyoming Kicks Off America’s 250th withStatehood Day Celebration at the Wyoming Capitol Square
Source: US State of Wyoming June 13, 2025—Cheyenne, Wyo. – On July 10, from Noon to 8 p.m. the Capitol Square will kick off a year of celebration in advance of commemorating America’s 250th anniversary next July. The July 10 celebration coincides with Wyoming statehood day and launches monthly events at the Capitol leading up to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan ARMOR Act to Strengthen AUKUS
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – On Friday, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim (CA-40), Arms Sales Task Force Chairman Ryan Zinke (MT-01), and Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) introduced the AUKUS Reform for Military Optimization and Review Act (ARMOR) Act, a bipartisan bill […]
MIL-OSI: KnowBe4 Announces New Assessment Tool to Enable Data-Driven Security Culture Improvements
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TAMPA BAY, FL, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, released today the KnowBe4 Program Maturity Assessment (PMA), a free, strategic tool designed to help IT and cybersecurity leaders measure and improve their organization’s security culture—starting with the people. As human actions […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s operations are leading to mass casualties: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Speech The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s operations are leading to mass casualties: UK statement at the UN Security Council Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on the Middle East Peace Process. Let me start by underlining that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran offers […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Fourth Fleet Holds UNITAS 2025 Final Planning Conference
Source: United States Navy JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet hosted the UNITAS 2025 final planning conference (FPC) from June 23-27, building upon the momentum established during the main-planning conference held in April and initial planning conference held in February. The FPC brought together representatives from the U.S. and partner nations […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S., Indonesian Navies Commence Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2025.
Source: United States Navy The United States Navy, the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) and the Indonesian Marine Corps commenced Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2025 on June 23, at TNI-AL 2nd Fleet Command in Surabaya. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: The U.S. Navy sets sail for Branson and Springfield, Missouri
Source: United States Navy The U.S. Navy proudly announces the inaugural Branson/Springfield Navy Week in Missouri, taking place August 25-31, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Branson/Springfield Navy Week is bringing 60-70 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events, and service projects. MIL Security OSI […]
MIL-OSI Africa: DRC and Rwanda sign a US-brokered peace deal: what are the chances of its success?
Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Jonathan Beloff, Postdoctoral Research Associate, King’s College London The foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed a new peace agreement on 27 June 2025 under the auspices of the US. The agreement aims to foster long-term peace, and increased economic trade and […]
MIL-OSI: A combination of laziness and cloud mining profits, supporting the use of BTC, XRP, SOL, DOGE.
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Detroit, Michigan, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WinnerMining, a leading smart cloud mining platform, is making waves in the cryptocurrency industry by offering a limited-time $15 login mining bonus to new users. The program aims to lower the barrier to entry for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and provide a seamless and cost-effective way […]
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Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday underscored efforts to advance full, rigorous Party self-governance through forging good conduct.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, June 30 (Xinhua) — Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday underscored efforts to advance full, rigorous Party self-governance through forging good conduct. Xi made the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the […]
Economic agenda to dominate PM Modi’s historic two-day Ghana visit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Economic agenda will dominate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Ghana, one of the fastest-growing economies in West Africa, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The African nation will be the first stop on PM Modi’s five-nation visit, starting July 2 followed […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Senior Military Leaders Praise Destroyer Sailors during Souda Bay Visit
Source: United States Navy SOUND BAY, Greece – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Commander, Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) during a port call in Souda Bay, Greece, June 29. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Security: Joint Statement from CISA, FBI, DC3 and NSA on Potential Targeted Cyber Activity Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure by Iran
Source: US Department of Homeland Security Iranian state-sponsored or affiliated threat actors are known to conduct a range of targeted cyber activity to include exploit known vulnerabilities in unpatched or outdated software, compromise internet-connected accounts and devices that use default or weak passwords and work with ransomware affiliates to encrypt, steal and leak sensitive information. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Grigory Kulishenko defended the Chinese people at the cost of his life and will forever remain in the memory of future generations
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 CHONGQING, June 30 (Xinhua) — Wei Yingxiang, a native of Wanzhou in southwest China’s Chongqing City, never imagined that his life would be linked to a Soviet […]