Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 31, 2025.
MIL-OSI Video: LIVE: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore.
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore, May 30, 2025 (EDT)/May 31, 2025 (Singapore). Hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the event is an opportunity to discuss the region’s most pressing security challenges and engage in important bilateral talks. […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upcoming Strategic Defence Review
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upcoming Strategic Defence Review Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and builds on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living conditions for service families. More than £1.5 billion extra […]
MIL-OSI Video: Standing Tall Together
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) ————— @marines assigned to @i_marine_expeditionary_force and the Philippine Marine Corps participate in the annual exercise KAMANDAG aimed at defense and humanitarian capabilities by providing training in combined operations for the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov ————— […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Loudermilk Requests Additional C-130Js in FY26 Defense Appropriations Bill – U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2025) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement following his bipartisan request to Subcommittee on Defense Chairman Rep. Calvert and Ranking Member Rep. McCollum for funding of C-130J procurement as part of FY2026 defense appropriations. “America’s national security […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Defence News – The latest update on the HMNZS Manawanui response
Source: New Zealand Defence Force We’ve reached an important stage in the Manawanui response, with the salvors’ barge returning to New Zealand from Samoa and commencing demobilisation, NZDF Senior National Representative for Operation Resolution, Commodore Andrew Brown said. “On board was the equipment and debris from in and around HMNZS Manawanui that could not be […]
MIL-OSI Security: Bergen County Man Sentenced to Twenty Months in Prison for COVID-19 Fraud
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEWARK N.J. – A New Jersey man was sentenced to 20 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining approximately $149,900 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDL”) loans, U.S. Alina Habba announced. George Leguen, 51, of Paramus, New Jersey, previously plead guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Press Release: FDIC Announces Retirement of Patrick Mitchell, Director of the Division of Insurance and Research
Source: US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FDIC WASHINGTON — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today announced the retirement of Patrick (Pat) Mitchell, Director of the Division of Insurance and Research (DIR). “Pat’s intellectual prowess, wide-ranging expertise, and deep understanding of economic, banking, and policy issues has been a tremendous resource for our agency,” said […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: South Sudan: Renewal of UN arms embargo a welcome move to protect civilians
Source: Amnesty International – Following the United Nations Security Council’s decision to renew the arms embargo on South Sudan for another year, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah said: “We welcome the renewal of the arms embargo as it has been crucial to curtailing the flow of weapons that have […]
MIL-OSI USA: IAM Union and Bipartisan Lawmakers Push to Sustain C-130J Production
Source: US GOIAM Union WASHINGTON, May 30, 2025 – The IAM Union and over 70 members of Congress are leading the charge on Capitol Hill to support strong funding and production levels for the C-130J Program in Fiscal Year 2026. IAM Local 709 members at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Ga., proudly build the aircraft. A bipartisan letter […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing hosts conference to mark 120th anniversary of American journalist E. Snow’s birth
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 30 (Xinhua) — A conference dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the birth of American journalist Edgar Snow was held at Peking University on Friday. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Texas’ Brightest, Bravest, And Best
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn As the son of a career Air Force officer who flew B-17s during World War II, I hold the men and women of the United States Armed Forces in the highest regard. That’s why it’s both an honor and a privilege each year to […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Remarks by Minister of National Defence David McGuinty at CANSEC 2025
Source: Government of Canada News Check Against Delivery Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant-General Kelsey, Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, International delegates, Service members from our Allies and partners, Members of the diplomatic corps, Fellow parliamentarians, And finally, industry partners, Good morning everyone, bonjour à tous. It’s a privilege to join you for this year’s CANSEC. My thanks […]
MIL-OSI Global: Veterans’ protests planned for D-Day latest in nearly 250 years of fighting for their benefits
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jamie Rowen, Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst The Bonus Army demonstration at the U.S. Capitol on July 2, 1932. Underwood and Underwood, via Library of Congress Veterans across the United States will gather on June 6, 2025, to protest the Trump administration’s cuts […]
MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 1458, Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act of 2025
Source: US Congressional Budget Office Bill Summary H.R. 1458 would make several modifications, specifically related to GI Bill contributions and independent study courses, to education benefit programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill also would extend the reduction of pension payments from VA for veterans and survivors who reside in Medicaid […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Loudermilk Announces Military Service Academy Appointments for Class of 2029 – U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) Washington, D.C. (May 30, 2025) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) has announced that six students from Georgia’s 11th Congressional District have received appointments to attend a U.S. military service academy. Each year, members of Congress are tasked with nominating students from their own district […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Ivey Continues Bolstering Veteran Support, Unveils Members of State Board of Veterans Affairs
Source: US State of Alabama MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday unveiled the newly restructured Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) members. “In Alabama, we proudly support the men and women who wore the uniform to fight for our freedoms. We continue to prioritize veteran needs in our state and want to ensure […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: The Secretary-General Remarks to the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award and Dag Hammarskjöld Medal Ceremonies
Source: United Nations – Peacekeeping The bilingual, as delivered 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 […]
MIL-OSI USA: US, Ghana conclude medical readiness exercise during African Lion 2025
Source: United States Army 1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – U.S Army Capt. Patrick Benoit, a general surgeon assigned to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, operates on a child during the medical readiness exercise (MEDREX) at the 37th Military Hospital in Accra, Ghana, May 20, 2025. Part of African Lion 2025 (AL25), […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue Kicks Off in Singapore Amid Geopolitical Tensions
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 SINGAPORE, May 30 (Xinhua) — The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier defense and security summit, opened here on Friday amid geopolitical tensions. This year, representatives from 47 […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: Hybrid Fleet Campaign Event – USNAVSOUTH and Salvadoran Navy integrate Robotic and Autonomous Systems during FLEX 2025
Source: United States Navy SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (May 27, 2025) — Cooperative Security Location (CSL) Comalapa, in coordination with the Salvadoran Navy, hosted the annual U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command / U.S. 4th Fleet Hybrid Fleet Campaign (HFC) Fleet Experimentation (FLEX) Event demonstrating combined/joint integration potential for unmanned systems during a showcase event in […]