Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Shapes “One Big Beautiful Bill” to Unleash Alaska’s Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Provide Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families, and Strengthen Health Care
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.01.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. This transformative legislation includes numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential, deliver tax relief for hard-working families and small businesses, make the largest investment for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hoeven: Senate Passes One Big Beautiful Bill, Providing Permanent Tax Relief for American Families and Small Businesses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for North Dakota John Hoeven 07.01.25 Legislation Will Grow Economy, Bolster Border Security, Rebuild Military, Empower Energy Dominance and Support Farmers and Ranchers WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today helped secure passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, legislation to provide permanent tax relief for American families and […]
INS Tamal joins Indian fleet, reinforces Indo-Russian naval cooperation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a boost to India’s maritime defence capabilities, the Indian Navy on Tuesday commissioned its latest stealth frigate, INS Tamal (F 71), at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The commissioning ceremony was held in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S., India Talk 10-Year Cooperative Framework, Defense Cooperation, Shared Priorities
Source: United States Department of Defense Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met at the Pentagon with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to discuss the close cooperation between the two countries, weapons sales and the upcoming signing of the “Framework for the U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership in the 21st Century.” MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Fox News Opinion: “JD Vance and Trump personify political theater. And we’re watching their biggest act yet”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) ICYMI: Fox News Opinion: “JD Vance and Trump personify political theater. And we’re watching their biggest act yet” Fox News Op-Ed Padilla: “The Trump administration wants this spectacle. They want to distract from their failures, while giving them an excuse to push the boundaries of […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Jobs boost as the United Kingdom (UK) and Kenya bolster economic and security partnership
Download logo Trade and investment deals agreed during the visit will contribute over £1bn to the UK economy and create UK jobs in engineering, defence industries, technical and advisory services, and financial services The UK and Kenya will also increase collaboration to tackle organised crime, human trafficking and illicit finance through the UK-Kenya Security Compact The […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Missile fired from Yemen intercepted over Israel – Israeli army
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, July 1 (Xinhua) — Yemen’s Houthi rebel forces fired a rocket toward Israel on Tuesday evening, triggering air raid sirens in central and southern parts of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Coalition moves for injunction stopping Trump administration’s actions to dismantle the Department of Education
Source: US National Education Union Washington, D.C. — Today, in the case of NAACP v. US, the coalition of plaintiffs and supporters are moving for a preliminary injunction preventing Linda McMahon and the Trump administration from continuing their unlawful actions to dismantle the Department of Education. Those actions include the Department’s announcement yesterday that […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Department of Navy Top Scientists, Engineers Recognized for Excellence
Source: United States Navy WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of the Navy recognized the finest in Navy and Marine Corps science and engineering June 25 at the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers awards ceremony. Dr. Brett A. Seidle, Acting ASN(RD&A) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Capito Votes to Pass Republican Reconciliation Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC), released the below statement following the passage of the Republican Reconciliation bill: “The Republican Reconciliation bill is a clear reflection of our priorities: securing our […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senate Passes President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Advancing Agenda for a Strong, Prosperous America
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) ***Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate voted today to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) by a vote of 51 to 50. This legislation permanently extends the 2017 Trump tax cuts, accelerates American energy dominance, supports the nation’s farmers and ranchers, […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: GAZA: Starvation or Gunfire – This is Not a Humanitarian Response
Source: Amnesty International – NGOs call for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms, and lift the Israeli government’s blockade on aid and commercial supplies. The 400 aid distribution points operating during the temporary ceasefire across Gaza have […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ames Science Directorate’s Stars of the Month: July 2025
Source: NASA The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Sigrid Reinsch, Lori Munar, Kevin Sims, and Matthew Fladeland. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Biosciences Star: Sigrid ReinschAs Director of the SHINE (Space Health […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Inadequate consideration of eastern EU countries’ significance and contribution to European security in EU defence industry initiatives – E-001541/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Member States that are also North Atlantic Treaty Organisation allies have committed to spend at least 2% of their gross domestic product on defence. While not all Member States have reached this target yet, the trajectory over the past years is going in that direction. The White Paper for European Defence — […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Is it possible for Türkiye to participate in the SAFE tool when it is threatening Greece? – E-002202/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002202/2025/rev.1to the CommissionRule 144Georgios Aftias (PPE) The SAFE regulation was recently approved, despite strong reservations from the European Parliament. Türkiye, as a non-EU country, occasionally makes threats against a member state of the European Union, such as Greece. The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has raised the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Meeks Statement on Peace Deal Between DRC and Rwanda
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Gregory W Meeks (5th District of New York) Washington, DC – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the signing of a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda: “I welcome today’s announcement of a […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby Observes Atlantic Alliance 2025 Amphibious Operations with U.S. and Allied Force
Source: United States Navy Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby joined U.S., Dutch and British forces on June 30 to observe an amphibious assault during Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25), the premier East Coast naval integration exercise focused on improving joint readiness and interoperability. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev: Sakhalin Region will be presented as an energy and logistics center of the Asia-Pacific region on the “Far East Street” within the framework of the EEF
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Sakhalin Region will traditionally be one of the participants in the Far East Street exhibition, which will be held from September 3 to 9 as part of the tenth, anniversary Eastern Economic Forum – […]
MIL-OSI USA: Fischer Statement on Senate Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer Fischer’s Paid Family and Medical Leave policy made permanent in bill—delivering long-term support for working families and employers Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill: “Last November, Americans spoke loud and clear: […]
MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Graham Statement On Senate Passage Of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement after the Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by a vote of 51-50. “After a long but fruitful day, the Republican Senate delivered. Senate […]