Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 7, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Peters Call for Immediate Review of Wasteful Spending at Guantánamo Bay
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Peters Call for Immediate Review of Wasteful Spending at Guantánamo Bay WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, called for a […]
MIL-OSI USA: On Anniversary of Steward Health Care Bankruptcy, Warren, Markey Push For Accountability for Ralph de la Torre and other Steward, MPT Executives
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren Washington, D.C. – Today, on the one-year anniversary of Steward Health Care’s (Steward) bankruptcy filing, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) wrote to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking accountability for Ralph de […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza shelter
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 Xinhua | 07. 05. 2025 Keywords: as a result of the Israeli strike, at least, killed, Palestinians, shelter, urgently, Gaza, school building, El, reported, service, defense, were, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Sudan Decides to Sever Diplomatic Relations with UAE
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 Xinhua | 07. 05. 2025 Keywords: sudan decided,uae,urgent,diplomatic relations,breaking diplomatic relations,recalling embassy staff,consulate general of sudan,security of sudan,official statement,arabe emirates,country,council,announced,defense,it is said,tuesday KHARTOUM, May 6 (Xinhua) — […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bean Reintroduces National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act to Designate National Landmark
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Aaron Bean Florida (4th District) WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) reintroduced his bill, the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act to designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum at Cecil Field as a national landmark to honor, connect, inspire, and educate the American people about members of the Armed […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law Handbook Launch: Lord Collins’ speech
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law Handbook Launch: Lord Collins’ speech The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Lord Collins of Highbury, launched the Conflict, Hunger and International Humanitarian Law Handbook Good morning. It’s great to see you all. Welcome to […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war
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 Moscow/Kyiv, May 6 /Xinhua/ — The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed a new large-scale exchange of prisoners of war with Ukraine. The procedure was carried out according […]
MIL-OSI Europe: VATICAN – Conclave: More and more Cardinals from the countries entrusted to the Dicastery for Evangelization gather in the Sistine Chapel
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Tuesday, 6 May 2025 Foto d’archivio by Fabio BerettaVatican City (Agenzia Fides) – With the image of Christ and the Last Judgment painted by Michelangelo on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, the Cardinals are gathering in Conclave to elect the successor of Peter. An election in which […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Sullivan’s Island Plays Key Role in Navy’s ‘Southern Lightning’ Event
Source: United States Navy NIWC Atlantic and NSWC Crane’s “Southern Lightning,” supported by Sullivan’s Island (Mayor O’Neil), tested unmanned systems communications for a hybrid fleet. Part of Silent Swarm, it integrates manned/unmanned systems. Testing used vehicles supported by the USS Cole and SC National Guard. The island’s environment advances communication capabilities. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: 374 MDG hosts Navy Corpsman for TCCC training
Source: United States Navy YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, Japan — The 374th Medical Group hosted Sailors from the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet for two iterations of tactical combat casualty care training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 30 – April 4 and April 13 – 18. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: Kim, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect U.S. Economy from CCP Military Aggression
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) joined Reps. Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) to introduce bipartisan legislation to shield American markets from the catastrophic economic fallout of a potential Chinese Communist Party (CCP) invasion of Taiwan. The Fortifying U.S. Markets from […]
MIL-OSI USA: Falmouth, Cumberland Students to Attend US Service Academies, Pingree Announces
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (1st District of Maine) Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) announced that the two Maine students she nominated to attend U.S. Service Academies have both been accepted. Falmouth High School senior Samuel Yoon will attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado and Greely High School senior […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Applauds Trump’s Ban of Wuhan-Style Gain-of-Function Research
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Published: May 6, 2025 Order comes after Ernst fought for years to end batty experiments of pandemic potential. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to ban all federal funding of risky gain-of-function […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pfluger’s ACES Act Passes Through the House
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman August Pfluger’s (TX-11) bipartisan, bicameral legislation seeking to lower military aviation cancer rates passed through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 376-5. The Aviator Cancer Examination Study (ACES) Act directs the Secretary of the VA to […]
MIL-OSI: Haivision Redefines ISR Video Processing and Transcoding with the New Kraken X1 Rugged
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MONTREAL, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Haivision, a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, today introduced the Kraken X1 Rugged, a game-changing addition to its battle-hardened ISR video processing arsenal. Built for maximum operational impact at the tactical edge, Kraken X1 Rugged processes full-motion video […]
MIL-OSI USA: Federal Education Association files lawsuit challenging executive order banning federal workers’ right to collective bargaining
Source: US National Education Union By: Staci Maiers and Adesuwa Wilson-Iguade Published: May 5, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Federal Education Association, representing thousands of educators who work in schools on military bases operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), filed a lawsuit today challenging Donald Trump’s executive order stripping federal workers of their statutory and contractual […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. LaMalfa and Sen. Schiff Announce New High-Tech Air Force Mission at Beale AFB
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Doug LaMalfa 1st District of California Washington, D.C.—Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) announced that Beale Air Force Base has been selected as the preferred location for the Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Aircraft Readiness Unit, a major step forward in securing the base’s future role in […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi, EU leaders exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged congratulations with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU).
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged congratulations with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union (EU). In his message, Xi […]
MIL-OSI Video: LIVE: SecDef Pete Hegseth delivers keynote address at Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa, Fla.
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers keynote address at Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa, Fla., May 6, 2025. ————— Your military is an all-volunteer force that serves to protect our security and way of life, but Service members are more than a fighting force. They are […]
MIL-OSI Video: What’s YOUR purpose?
Source: US Army (video statements) About the U.S. Army: The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force. Interested in joining the U.S. Army? […]