Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 1, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Kelly, Sen. Young, Rep. Garamendi, Rep. Kelly Introduce SHIPS for America Act to Boost American Shipbuilding, Strengthen US Economy and National Securit
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8), and Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-1) re-introduced the Ship-building and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, comprehensive legislation to revitalize the United States shipbuilding and commercial […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cramer Meets North Dakota Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Discusses USNA Mission and Programs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) ***Click here for media resources.*** ANNAPOLIS, M.D. – Each year, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) nominates North Dakotans to the five service academies where they receive a world-class education and begin their careers in the Armed Services. Today, Cramer caught up with two of the Midshipmen he […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Works to Expand Military Recruitment
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran, introduced the Service Enlistment and Recruitment of Valuable Engagement (SERVE) Act to enhance military recruitment by promoting the benefits of service and expanding access for high school students. Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), […]
MIL-OSI Security: Paterson Man with Multiple Felony Convictions Admits to Illegally Possessing Firearms, Ammunition, Fentanyl, And Cocaine
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) NEWARK, N.J. – A Paterson, New Jersey man admitted to illegally possessing two firearms and ammunition, possessing fentanyl and cocaine with intent to distribute, and distributing cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alina Habba. Lamont Baker, 33, of Paterson, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District […]
MIL-OSI Security: Former Salem County Resident Admits Filing False Tax Returns
Source: Office of United States Attorneys CAMDEN, N.J. – A former resident of Salem County admitted to filing false tax returns and causing a tax loss of approximately $590,000, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. Michael DiPaolo, Jr., 47, of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Edward S. Kiel to an information charging […]
MIL-OSI Video: Warriors of the North
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— @UsAirforcesecurity forces from the @319thRWparticipated in Readiness Exercise FTX 25 to showcase capabilities and enhance lethality and readiness at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov ————— Keep up with the Department of Defense on social media! Like […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov visited the Military Innovation Technopolis “Era”
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov visited the Military Innovation Technopolis (VIT) “Era”, where he familiarized himself with innovative equipment samples and held a strategic session. The event was attended by members of the […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: INS KOCHI ARRIVES AT MALE, MALDIVES FOR HANDING OVER MNDF CGS HURAVEE
Source: Government of India Posted On: 30 APR 2025 6:48PM by PIB Delhi Indian Navy’s frontline Guided Missile Destroyer, INS Kochi, arrived at Male, Maldives, on 28 Apr 25 with Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF) CGS Huravee, which underwent Normal Refit at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai from Dec 24 till Apr 25. Shri G. Balasubramanian, High Commissioner of India to the Maldives, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Speaker Johnson Presents Congressional Gold Medal to the Six Triple Eight
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — Tuesday afternoon, Speaker Johnson hosted a bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony to honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, commonly known as the Six Triple Eight. The battalion was the first and only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas in Europe during World War […]
MIL-OSI USA: SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MANNION SLAM RUMORED ‘DOGE’ CUTS TO DFAS ROME WORKFORCE, DEMAND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IMMEDIATELY REVERSE COURSE & PROTECT THE MOHAWK VALLEY WORKERS VITAL TO AMERICA’S MILITARY…
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Charles E Schumer Nearly 100 Full-Time DFAS Rome Workers Have Already Left Amid ‘DOGE’ Chaos, And ‘DOGE’ Has Already Targeted Nearly 100 Probationary Workers To Be Fired, Which Is Currently Under Litigation – In Total, This Would Slash DFAS Rome Workforce By Over 20%, With […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA responds to China’s military activities around first island chain; urges international community to jointly safeguard cross-strait peace and stability
Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA responds to China’s military activities around first island chain; urges international community to jointly safeguard cross-strait peace and stability Date：2024-12-11Data Source：Department of Policy Planning December 11, 2024 No. 457 China has recently deployed large numbers of PLA Navy and China Coast Guard vessels around the first island chain for days-long military exercises. It […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA welcomes ANZMIN joint statement supporting cross-strait peace and stability
Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA welcomes ANZMIN joint statement supporting cross-strait peace and stability Date：2024-12-07Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs December 7, 2024No. 452 Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong met with New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign […]
MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Calls Out Republicans’ “Silence Of The Lambs” During Trump’s First 100 Days In Office
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin April 30, 2025 Durbin announces his plan to come to the Senate Floor to highlight the President’s latest outrage—and the GOP’s inevitable silence in the face of it—until Republicans start using the voices they were elected to raise WASHINGTON – On President Donald Trump’s 100th […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Declines Prosecution of Company That Self-Disclosed Export Control Offenses Committed by Employee
Source: United States Attorneys General Company’s Prompt Self-Disclosure and Extraordinary Cooperation Led to Employee’s Successful Prosecution for Unlawfully Exporting Software to a Restricted Chinese University Note: View the declination letter here. The Justice Department today announced that it has declined the prosecution of Universities Space Research Association (USRA) after it self-disclosed to the Department’s National Security Division (NSD) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Justice Department Declines Prosecution of Company That Self-Disclosed Export Control Offenses Committed by Employee
Source: US State of North Dakota Company’s Prompt Self-Disclosure and Extraordinary Cooperation Led to Employee’s Successful Prosecution for Unlawfully Exporting Software to a Restricted Chinese University Note: View the declination letter here. The Justice Department today announced that it has declined the prosecution of Universities Space Research Association (USRA) after it self-disclosed to the Department’s National Security Division […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Panetta Introduces Bill to Raise Cost of Living Adjustment for Local Military Personnel and Families
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif) Monterey, CA – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) authored and introduced legislation that would address the absence of Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for military service members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees stationed in California’s 19th Congressional District. California’s 19th Congressional District is home […]
MIL-OSI Security: Security News: Justice Department Declines Prosecution of Company That Self-Disclosed Export Control Offenses Committed by Employee
Source: United States Department of Justice 2 Note: View the declination letter here. The Justice Department today announced that it has declined the prosecution of Universities Space Research Association (USRA) after it self-disclosed to the Department’s National Security Division (NSD) criminal violations of U.S. export control laws committed by its former employee, Jonathan Soong. Soong pleaded guilty to willfully […]
MIL-OSI Video: SecDef: “The men and women of America want to join the U.S. military led by President Donald Trump.”
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements) #Trump #DonaldTrump #PresidentTrump #POTUS #USA #America #SecDef #Military #PeteHegseth #Hegseth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JiWYBcYHcA MIL OSI Video –
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 990 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Fourth week in April as part of Operation Take Back America.
Source: United States Attorneys General Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from perpetrators of violent crime. Operation […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: At Hearing, Warren Secures Commitment From Defense Nominee to Support AI Competition and Innovation in Defense Contracting
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren April 30, 2025 Cadenazzi “thrilled” to work with Warren to stop anticompetitive practices in AI industry Senator Warren plans to reintroduce the bipartisan Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. – At a hearing of the […]