Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 27, 2025.
MIL-OSI NGOs: Governments reject Trump’s deep sea mining power grab but fail to adopt moratorium on deep sea mining
Source: Greenpeace Statement – A team from Greenpeace International fly huge ocean themed kites together with a banner reading “Protect The Deep Sea” outside the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. The event happened during he International Seabed Authority (ISA) council and assembly meeting from the 7th- 25th July 2025 Greenpeace is calling on governments at […]
PM Modi attends Maldives’ 60th independence anniversary as guest of honour
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 60th anniversary celebrations of Maldives’ independence as the Guest of Honour during his visit to Male on July 26. This historic event marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has attended Maldives’ Independence Day celebrations and the first […]
MIL-Evening Report: Handala freedom ship loaded with Gaza aid bracing for Israeli forces
Asia Pacific Report An activist on board the Handala, a Gaza Freedom Flotilla ship carrying aid to the besieged enclave in a bid to break Israel’s blockade, says the crew are preparing themselves for the possibility of Israeli forces storming the vessel. Jacob Berger, an actor from the US, made the comments to Al Jazeera […]
Musk ordered shutdown of Starlink satellite service as Ukraine retook territory from Russia
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) During a pivotal push by Ukraine to retake territory from Russia in late September 2022, Elon Musk gave an order that disrupted the counteroffensive and dented Kyiv’s trust in Starlink, the satellite internet service the billionaire provided early in the war to help Ukraine’s military maintain […]
Nation commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, honors bravehearts of 1999 victory
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India marked the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas with heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who secured the nation’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War. On this day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial (NWM) in New Delhi, paying homage to […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint Statement on the Australia-UK Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story Joint Statement on the Australia-UK Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty On 26 July 2025 in Geelong, Australia, the Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom […]
Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border extended into a third day and new flashpoints emerged on Saturday as both sides sought diplomatic support, saying they had acted in self-defence and calling on the other to cease fighting and start negotiations. At least 30 people have been killed […]
Union Minister Mandaviya, Army chief pay tributes to 1999 Kargil War heroes in Drass
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War at a solemn ceremony held in Drass town of Ladakh on Saturday. This year marks the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Joining him at the commemorative […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 13 Cambodians killed, 71 injured in clashes on Thai border – Cambodian official
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News PHNOM PENH, July 26 (Xinhua) — At least 13 Cambodians have been killed and 71 others injured […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army says it intercepted rocket fired from Yemen
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News JERUSALEM, July 26 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it successfully intercepted a rocket fired […]
President, PM, and Defence Minister pay tribute to heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid solemn tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas observed across the country on Saturday. In a message posted […]
MIL-OSI Security: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/543802/missiles-fly-1-1-ada-fires-back
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND KADENA AIR BASE, Japan — Operating out of Kadena Air Base, the 1-1 Air Defense Artillery commands four Mobile Interceptor Missile-104 Patriot missile batteries, rotating and deploying them across the region when needed while maintaining a constant aerial defense presence on Okinawa. These Soldiers stand ready to defend against […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Air Advisors Enhance USAF-PAF Interoperability at Cope Thunder 25-2
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — Cope Thunder 25-2 is a bilateral exercise between the U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Philippine Air Forces that reaffirms each nation’s commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty of 1951. Held at the invitation of the Philippine government, this iteration of Cope Thunder included a […]
MIL-OSI Security: First time U.S. Army moves Theater Provided Equipment in Australia as part of Talisman Sabre 25
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND BRISBANE, Australia — For Talisman Sabre 25, the Australian Defence Force and United States military took steps to streamline the movement and readiness of military equipment within Australia. The focus of this effort is the utilization of theater-provided equipment from South Australia to training locations in northeastern Australia. MIL […]
MIL-OSI China: Photo exhibit in Moscow recalls China-Russia friendship in World Anti-Fascist War
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Guests visit the photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, in Moscow, Russia, July 24, 2025. The photo show is presented by Xinhua News Agency at the Chinese Embassy […]