Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 30, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s remarks to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award & Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremonies_BIL [as delivered]
Source: United Nations Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Moments ago, I laid a wreath to honour Peacekeepers. Four thousand four hundred of our precious blue helmets have lost their lives since United Nations peacekeeping was established – seventy-seven years ago today. In their memory I would like to ask all present in this room to observe […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese military urges US to stop fanning flames on Taiwan question
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday urged the U.S. side to stop fanning the flames on the Taiwan question, stressing that such behavior would only backfire. Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to reports of U.S. military […]
MIL-OSI USA: Brownley Announces 2025 U.S. Service Academy Appointments
Source: United States House of Representatives – Julia Brownley (D-CA) Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced nine students from California’s 26th Congressional District, who she nominated to the U.S. Service Academies and who have accepted appointments to attend these prestigious institutions of higher learning in the fall. This year, there were fifteen […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline How VA Builds Medical Facilities, Deliver Care to Vets Quicker
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Jim Banks introduced the bipartisan VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act to streamline how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) builds new facilities and improve veterans’ access to care. “Veterans deserve modern, quality health care,” said Hickenlooper. “Our […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government
Source: United States Attorneys General An IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was arrested today for attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government. Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested today in northern Virginia, and will make his initial court appearance in […]
MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government
Source: US State of Vermont An IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was arrested today for attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government. Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested today in northern Virginia, and will make his initial court appearance in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaine Urges DOD to Protect Civilians During Military Operations
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined 13 of his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging him to preserve the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence at the Department of Defense (DOD) to minimize civilian deaths […]
MIL-OSI USA: Boozman, Cotton, Westerman to Driscoll: Army Must Analyze Pine Bluff’s Potential to Address Munitions Shortage
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Arkansas – John Boozman WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04) followed up an initial push in support of Pine Bluff Arsenal’s long-term outlook with new requests for Secretary of the U.S. Army Dan Driscoll to provide detailed plans for the […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Secretary-General’s remarks to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award & Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremonies [bilingual, as delivered; All-English below]
Source: United Nations – English xcellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Moments ago, I laid a wreath to honour Peacekeepers. Four thousand four hundred of our precious blue helmets have lost their lives since United Nations peacekeeping was established – seventy-seven years ago today. In their memory I would like to ask all present in this room […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Defense Ministry Condemns Japan’s Irresponsible Statements on China’s Military Development
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 BEIJING, May 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang on Thursday refuted Japan’s irresponsible statements on China’s military development. Zhang Xiaogang made the denial at […]
MIL-Evening Report: NSW is again cleaning up after major floods. Are we veering towards the collapse of insurability?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Booth, Associate Professor of Human Geography, University of Tasmania Once again, large parts of New South Wales have been devastated by floods. It’s estimated 10,000 homes and businesses may have been damaged or destroyed and the Insurance Council of Australia reports more than 6,000 insurance claims […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Secretary-General’s remarks to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award & Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremonies_BIL [as delivered]
Source: United Nations – English xcellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Moments ago, I laid a wreath to honour Peacekeepers. Four thousand four hundred of our precious blue helmets have lost their lives since United Nations peacekeeping was established – seventy-seven years ago today. In their memory I would like to ask all present in this room […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s remarks to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award & Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremonies_BIL [as delivered]
Source: United Nations secretary general Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Moments ago, I laid a wreath to honour Peacekeepers. Four thousand four hundred of our precious blue helmets have lost their lives since United Nations peacekeeping was established – seventy-seven years ago today. In their memory I would like to ask all present in this room […]
MIL-OSI Canada: The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre Now Offers Independent Legal Assistance
Source: Government of Canada News May 29, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of National Defence The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre (SMSRC) is expanding its services to include direct legal assistance at no cost to individuals, 18 years and older, who have experienced sexual misconduct in a Department of National Defence (DND)/Canadian Armed […]
MIL-OSI Video: Army Golden Knights #POV 🪂 JUMP IN
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— @usarmy Golden Knights take you on a POV demonstration jump during the Indy500 pre-race activities in Speedway, Ind. #military #usa For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov ————— Keep up with the Department of Defense on social media! Like the DoD on Facebook: http://facebook.com/DeptofDefense […]
MIL-OSI Global: The debate over genocide claims in relation to Gaza intensifies
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor In the past few days, discussion around whether Israel is committing acts of genocide in Gaza has intensified. On May 28 The Guardian reported that “380 writers and groups” had signed an open letter calling Israel’s military campaign in Gaza […]
Rajnath Singh approves Miniratna status to three Defence Public Sector Undertakings
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the grant of “Miniratna” status Category-I for Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) & India Optel Limited (IOL), the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday. The move comes amid the Centre’s larger effort to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Building on Previous Success Bringing Investments Home to Illinois, Duckworth Returns to Taiwan to Help Bring Jobs to our State
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth May 29, 2025 [TAIPEI, TAIWAN] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) traveled to Taiwan this week to underscore Illinois’s preparedness for additional international investments similar to those she’s already successfully secured in her previous international travels. On this trip, Duckworth met with the Island’s […]
MIL-OSI Video: Ghanaian Woman Peacekeeper Wins Top UN Military Honour | United Nations
Source: United Nations (Video News) Squadron Leader Sharon Syme of Ghana has been awarded the 2024 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year in recognition of her exceptional commitment in promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls during her tour of duty with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Syme also […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Beneath the Surface: How Panama City Keeps Military Divers on the Cutting Edge
Source: United States Navy PANAMA CITY, Fla. – For the military diver, the unforgiving depths can be a perilous arena. Since August 1, 1882, U.S. Navy sailors have executed essential underwater operations around the globe, from special operations and reconnaissance to ship repair and force protection. Yet these military divers are also at the forefront of subsea […]