Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: As Member of Armed Services Committee, Peters Helps Advance Strong National Defense Bill to Bolster Michigan’s Defense Capabilities
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – As a member of the Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) helped advance the annual National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. Peters successfully authored and secured provisions in the bipartisan bill to strengthen U.S. national security, invest in Michigan’s military facilities and […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: New Permanent Representative of Peru Presents Credentials
Source: United Nations MIL OSI b The new Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations, Gustavo Lino Adrianzén Olaya, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today. (As provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service) Gustavo Lino Adrianzén Olaya is a distinguished Peruvian lawyer and the current Permanent Representative of Peru to the […]
MIL-OSI Security: Man Arrested for Pointing a Laser at Police Helicopter During Protests in Los Angeles
Source: US FBI LOS ANGELES—A Los Angeles man was taken into custody this week by FBI agents and charged federally with aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft—specifically, a helicopter operated by pilots with the Los Angeles Police Department. Dominic Rios, 21, whose last known address was in Hemet, was arrested on July 7 pursuant […]
MIL-OSI: FirstCash Announces Settlement of CFPB Litigation Related to Military Lending Act
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) FORT WORTH, Texas, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstCash Holdings, Inc. (“FirstCash” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FCFS), a leading international operator of over 3,000 retail pawn stores in the U.S. and Latin America, today announced that it has reached a settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) regarding alleged violations […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Shaheen Applauds Inclusion of Her Provision to Safeguard Ukraine Assistance in Committee-Passed Annual Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee, applauded the inclusion of her provision that would put up guardrails to prevent the Pentagon from […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Shaheen Secures Exemption to Protect Jobs at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Committee-Passed Annual Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, secured a provision exempting Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) deferred resignation program for federal employees, the Department of Defense’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: After Securing Key New Hampshire and National Security Priorities, Shaheen Helps Advance Annual Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen **A top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities, as well as measures that address America’s top security challenges** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member […]
MIL-OSI USA: PHOTOS: Peters Participates in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Main Gate & Entrance Facility at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters BATTLE CREEK, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new main gate and entrance facility at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base. Peters secured $10 million in federal funding for the project in the 2022 national defense bill through his role […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Vasquez Demands Action on Delayed Army Funding to Modernize Housing at White Sands Missile Range
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Army Secretary Driscoll and Army Installation Management Command urging the Department to disperse $7 million dollars to make much needed improvements to housing infrastructure for our active duty military members that live and work at White Sands […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: This Week in DOD: Department Unleashes Drone Development; USDA, DOD Partner on Security; U.S. Hosts Israel for Bilateral Talks
Source: United States Department of Defense This week in the Defense Department, plans to support the American drone industry are underway, the National Farm Security Action Plan will safeguard farmlands and land around military bases, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Pentagon. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: 51st Fighter Wing enhances readiness through F-16 upgrades
Source: United States Spaceforce A new wave of upgraded F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Osan Air Base, South Korea. The arrival of the F-16s marked a significant step forward in modernizing the 51st Fighter Wing aircrafts and strengthening the U.S. Air Force’s regional combat readiness. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI United Nations: Gazans dying in search of food, ‘starkest illustration’ of their desperation
Source: United Nations 2 “The fact that people are now dying every day trying to get food, I think is the starkest illustration of how desperate the situation is,” said Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director at the UN agency, briefing journalists on his fourth visit to the war-torn enclave. Earlier this year, food security experts […]
MIL-OSI USA: Malliotakis Applauds Court Decision Rejecting 9/11 Plea Deal
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) (NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s decision to strike down a plea deal that would have allowed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-defendants to […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: In Joint CBS Interview, Warren, Sheehy Highlight Bipartisan Fight For Military’s Right to Repair Its Own Equipment
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 11, 2025 Warren: “The choice will belong to our military to make the right economic decision to purchase and then the right economic decisions down the line on how to repair it.” Sheehy: “We’re at a point where we’ll have systems that are […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warren Secures Wins on Right to Repair, Service Member Safety, Military Housing, Transparency at Defense Department in Senate Version of FY 2026 Defense Policy Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 11, 2025 Executive Summary of Senate FY26 NDAA (Website) Washington, D.C. — During the Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA) this week, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate […]
MIL-OSI: Solitron Devices, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Solitron Devices, Inc. (OTC Pink: SODI) (“Solitron” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce fiscal 2026 first quarter results. FISCAL 2026 FIRST QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS – Net sales decreased 32% to approximately $2.70 million in the fiscal 2026 first quarter versus $3.97 million […]
MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Luján Take Bipartisan Action to Secure Clear Guidance for Claimants Following the Recent Extension and Expansion of RECA
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) encouraged the Trump Administration to provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and extension by Congress. In letters to Attorney General Pam […]
MIL-OSI USA: Fischer Strengthens Nuclear Deterrence, Protects Defense Spectrum in FY 2026 NDAA
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, secured key provisions aimed at improving service member quality of life, strengthening America’s nuclear deterrent, and protecting defense spectrum in the Senate’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: Fischer Secures Key Provisions for Nebraska, Offutt Air Force Base in Annual Defense Funding Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nebraska Deb Fischer Secures provisions for the 557th Weather Wing, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, secured key provisions for Nebraska, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaine Applauds Committee Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, applauded committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key provisions […]