Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 8, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Xi says China, Russia find right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xi says China, Russia find right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the guard of honor during a grand welcome ceremony at the Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025. Xi arrived here on Wednesday to pay a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Application Period Open for Service Academy Nominations for Class of 2030
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) EATON, CO—The Office of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) has officially opened the application process for Class of 2030 nominations to a U.S. Service Academy. “Last year I had the privilege of nominating 12 of the Third District’s best and brightest to the U.S. Service Academies,” stated Congresswoman Boebert. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: Since 2019, more than 1,170 memorial sites dedicated to the Great Patriotic War have been improved in Russia
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Square in Voldarsk, Nizhny Novgorod region. Improvement of places with memorials of the Great Patriotic War helps to preserve the memory of the heroism of those people who defended our country and sacrificed their […]
MIL-OSI Security: USINDOPACOM Deputy Commander Speaks At Special Operations Forces Week 2025
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, spoke alongside senior military leaders during a panel discussion, Deterrence through SOF Power: U.S. Combatant Commanders’ Perspectives, at the Special Operations Forces Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, May 6. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Prime Minister to set out vision for ‘defence dividend’ in a changed world
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Prime Minister to set out vision for ‘defence dividend’ in a changed world As the nation marks VE Day, remembering the triumph of our values and the sacrifices made to secure them eight decades ago, the Prime Minister will share his vision for working people, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pfluger Delivers Remarks on Confucius Institutes
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) Watch his remarks here or read them as prepared for delivery below. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. I have long been concerned about the threats the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Strengthen Civilian Defense Workforce
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and Angus King (I-ME), all members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), led the introduction of the Defense Workforce Integration Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation […]
MIL-OSI USA: Texas Man Convicted of Making Threats to Kill Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk
Source: US State of North Dakota David Aaron Bloyed, 60, of Frost, Texas, was found guilty today by a federal jury of one count of communicating a threat in interstate commerce to lynch and kill Glenn Funk, the elected District Attorney General (DA) for Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. “The defendant’s heinous threats strike at […]
MIL-OSI USA: Chairwoman McClain and Rep. Pfluger Applaud House Passage of Bill to Block CCP Influence on American Campuses
Source: US House of Representatives Republicans The following text contains opinion that is not, or not necessarily, that of MIL-OSI – WASHINGTON — House Republican Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) and Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) issued the following statements after the U.S. House passed H.R. 881—the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act— aiming […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Marking Victory in Europe Day’s 80th anniversary
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government is encouraging New Zealanders to mark Victory in Europe Day’s 80th anniversary today by paying tribute to those who fought for freedom and peace. “On the 8th of May 1945, the Second World War in Europe came to an end, bringing relief and hope to […]
MIL-OSI Security: Security News: Texas Man Convicted of Making Threats to Kill Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk
Source: United States Department of Justice 2 David Aaron Bloyed, 60, of Frost, Texas, was found guilty today by a federal jury of one count of communicating a threat in interstate commerce to lynch and kill Glenn Funk, the elected District Attorney General (DA) for Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. “The defendant’s heinous threats strike […]
MIL-OSI Security: Texas Man Convicted of Making Threats to Kill Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk
Source: United States Attorneys General 13 David Aaron Bloyed, 60, of Frost, Texas, was found guilty today by a federal jury of one count of communicating a threat in interstate commerce to lynch and kill Glenn Funk, the elected District Attorney General (DA) for Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. “The defendant’s heinous threats strike at […]
MIL-OSI USA: PHILADELPHIA – Governor Shapiro, DCED Secretary Siger to Highlight $30 Million Investment in the Philadelphia Navy Yard to Create More Jobs and Build Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses
Source: US State of Pennsylvania May 08, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA ADVISORY – PHILADELPHIA – Governor Shapiro, DCED Secretary Siger to Highlight $30 Million Investment in the Philadelphia Navy Yard to Create More Jobs and Build Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger will join […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Ricketts, Coons Lead Tabletop Exercise on Hypothetical Chinese Energy Quarantine Against Taiwan
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Pete Ricketts (Nebraska) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, organized a tabletop exercise with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and other senators. The two-hour exercise tasked the participating senators with responding to a simulated Chinese campaign designed to […]
MIL-OSI Video: Rangers Lead The Way
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) To prepare @usarmysoldiers for Ranger School, soldiers from the @25thInfantryDivisionparticipate in a Small Unit Ranger Tactics course at @lightningacademy7849. For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGpVRUQuGxQ MIL OSI Video –
MIL-OSI USA: House Republicans Combat Chinese Propaganda at American Universities
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson and Rep. Pfluger (R-TX) released the following statements after the House passed H.R. 881, The Department of Homeland Security Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. “House Republicans will not tolerate adversarial regimes, like the Chinese Communist Party, using […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst, Grassley to Host Service Academy Virtual Information Nights
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Published: May 7, 2025 RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) announced their offices will hold two United States Service Academy Virtual Informational Nights on Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 from 6 – 8p.m. CT for Iowa […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China and Russia have found the right way for large neighboring countries to coexist – Xi Jinping
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, May 7 /Xinhua/ — China and Russia have found the right path for coexistence between large neighboring countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in the Russian […]
MIL-OSI: ESCO Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) St. Louis, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) (ESCO, or the Company) today reported its operating results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q2 2025). Operating Highlights Q2 2025 Sales increased $16.4 million (7 percent) to $265.5 million compared to $249.1 million in Q2 2024. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Restore Justice: 205 Alleged Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in FBI-Led Five-Day Nationwide Crackdown
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime Alerts (c) Seven cases move forward in Western Washington during National Child Abuse Prevention month Seattle – Today, the Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Restore Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track and arrest child sex predators. The operation resulted in the rescue […]