Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 2, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe. SSN-AUKUS concept image UK to build up to 12 attack submarines as part of AUKUS programme in response to […]
MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s plan to protect its trade in war is flawed. We can’t do it with nuclear submarines
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Albert Palazzo, Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at UNSW Canberra, UNSW Sydney If war breaks out someday between the United States and China, one of the major concerns for Australia is the impact on its trade. Our trade routes are long and […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Morocco Joint Communiqué: Strategic Dialogue 2025 The Kingdom of Morocco and the United Kingdom enter an Enhanced Strategic Partnership and sign a series of agreements driving mutual growth and security. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita received the […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New munitions factories and long-range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs under Strategic Defence Review
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release New munitions factories and long-range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs under Strategic Defence Review Procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons and £1.5 billion to build at least six munitions and energetics factories. Procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons and £1.5 […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IDF says it intercepted a rocket launched from Yemen
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 JERUSALEM, June 1 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Sunday that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. According to […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China’s Defense Ministry Strongly Opposes US Remarks on China at 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue — Official Spokesperson
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, June 1 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang on Sunday expressed serious dissatisfaction and strong disagreement with the negative remarks about China made by […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IDF Says Hamas Commander Killed in Gaza
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 JERUSALEM, June 1 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Sunday that it and the Shin Bet security service killed a Hamas cell commander in an […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Statement from Minister McGuinty on Canadian Armed Forces Day
Source: Government of Canada News June 1, 2025 – Ottawa, Ontario The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, issued the following statement today in recognition of Canadian Armed Forces Day: “Today, we honour the brave members of the Canadian Armed Forces and thank them for their unwavering dedication to our country. Whether serving […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese defense ministry criticizes Hegseth’s speech at Shangri-La Dialogue
2025-06-01 21:20:00
China’s Ministry of National Defense expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Sunday to the United States defense chief’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense China’s Ministry of National Defense expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Sunday to the United States defense chief’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, which it said was filled with hegemonic logic and seriously provoked China’s sovereign rights and interests while distorting China’s policy positions. […]
MIL-OSI Global: ‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto: How speculative art can help us navigate threats
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Pascal Michelberger, Postdoctoral Scholar, Western Academy for Advanced Research, Western University Artist Dara Vandor’s futuristic, commemorative historical plaques on Toronto streets project a U.S.-annexed Canada. (Dara Vandor) As part of her ongoing public art series, Pax Americana, Toronto visual artist Dara Vandor has been posting aluminum signs in […]
MIL-OSI Global: ‘Pax Americana’ in Toronto? Speculative art can help us navigate threats
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Pascal Michelberger, Postdoctoral Scholar, Western Academy for Advanced Research, Western University Artist Dara Vandor’s futuristic, commemorative historical plaques on Toronto streets project a U.S.-annexed Canada. (Dara Vandor) As part of her ongoing public art series, Pax Americana, Toronto visual artist Dara Vandor has been posting aluminum signs in […]
MIL-OSI Russia: At least 31 killed in Israeli shelling near aid center in southern Gaza – health directorate
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 GAZA, June 1 (Xinhua) — At least 31 Palestinians were killed Sunday in Israeli shelling near a humanitarian aid center in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinian sources […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon complete Exercise Tiger 2025
2025-06-01 18:03:16
On May 28, local time, the Exercise Tiger 2025 was conducted at the camp of the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIRUT, June 1 — On May 28, local time, the Exercise Tiger 2025 was conducted at the camp of the 23rd Chinese Peacekeeping Force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Organized by the security and training departments of the UNIFIL, the exercise […]
Operation Sindoor: India’s Military Doctrine of Offensive Defence
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In the annals of India’s military history, Operation Sindoor marks a decisive departure from the doctrine of strategic restraint. Triggered by the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of Indian civilians and tourists, this operation was meticulously crafted as a calibrated military-political response. It […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army says it killed five militants in Gaza
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 JERUSALEM, June 1 (Xinhua) — The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Saturday that five militants were killed in operations in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army confirms killing of Hamas leader and two commanders in Gaza
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 JERUSALEM, June 1 (Xinhua) — The Israeli military on Saturday confirmed the death of Mohammed Sinwar, a senior Hamas commander and head of the group’s military wing […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Malaysian PM calls for strategic connectivity, open trade at Shangri-La Dialogue security forum
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, June 1 (Xinhua) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said here Saturday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is committed to promoting open and […]
MIL-OSI Video: POV: SOAR to the rescue!
Source: US Army (video statements) 160th SOAR training with the USCG Advanced Helicopter Rescue School. 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 […]
MIL-OSI China: China strongly deplores, firmly opposes U.S. Defense Secretary’s negative remarks related to China at Shangri-La Dialogue: FM spokesperson
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the negative remarks related to China made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the 22nd edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Saturday. The spokesperson said Hegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and […]