Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Video: Kaine Delivers Opening Remarks at SASC Navy Posture Hearing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO OF KAINE’S EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), delivered opening remarks at the SASC hearing on U.S. Navy posture. During his remarks, he discussed his concerns […]
MIL-OSI USA: Video: Kaine Delivers Opening Remarks at SASC Navy Posture Hearing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO OF KAINE’S EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), delivered opening remarks at the SASC hearing on U.S. Navy posture. During his remarks, he discussed his concerns […]
MIL-OSI USA: Video: Kaine Delivers Opening Remarks at SASC Navy Posture Hearing
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO OF KAINE’S EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), delivered opening remarks at the SASC hearing on U.S. Navy posture. During his remarks, he discussed his concerns […]
Indian Foreign Secretary meets UAE officials in Abu Dhabi, strengthens counter-terrorism cooperation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conducted key meetings with senior UAE officials in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, reinforcing bilateral cooperation on security matters and expressing gratitude for the UAE’s support of recent Indian parliamentary initiatives. Foreign Secretary Misri met with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Crapo Leads Legislation to Protect Idahoans from Payment Scams
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–Citing more than $63 million in reported losses in Idaho to payment scams in 2024, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) introduced the bipartisan Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payments Scams (TRAPS) Act, which would create a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Applauds Marine Corps for Audit Success and Recruiting Wins
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) Published: June 10, 2025 WASHINGTON – During today’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran and long-time advocate for financial accountability within the Department of Defense, commended the United States Marine Corps for successfully passing its audit for the […]
MIL-OSI USA: King: Modern, Cost-Effective Weapons Systems Should be Deployed in Red Sea, Future Conflicts
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), in a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), spoke with Secretary of the Navy John Phelan and raised the importance of properly funding cutting-edge directed energy programs — the class of weapons systems that […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gomez, Sen. Schiff, Rep. Barragán Lead Bicameral Effort Demanding President Trump Withdraw National Guard and Marines from LA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and 39 other California Delegation Representatives are demanding President Doanld Trump immediately withdraw the National Guard and U.S. Marines from Los Angeles, California. In a bicameral letter sent today, […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 10 June 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release PM call with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 10 June 2025 The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway this afternoon. The Prime Minister spoke to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway this afternoon. They agreed on the importance of this afternoon’s announcement between […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – European drone capabilities and defence autonomy: steps to reduce dependency on China and foster innovation in drone- and counter-drone systems – E-000668/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission is actively working to reduce dependency on Chinese drone components by promoting diversification of supply chains and supporting EU industrial capacities. To this end, the European Defence Fund provides funding for collaborative projects in drone and counter-drone technologies. The EU’s foreign direct investment screening framework helps identifying and mitigating risks […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – EU’s military fuel infrastructure – E-002024/2025
Source: European Parliament Question for written answer E-002024/2025/rev.1to the CommissionRule 144Bart Groothuis (Renew) With the rise in geopolitical tensions and European armed forces’ clear dependence on civilian fuel systems, the shrinking capacity to store and refine fossil fuels in Europe could threaten military readiness. This problem is made worse by the lack of a clear […]
MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Representative Cory Mills along with a group of bi-partisan legislators just introduced the COLLISION-LIMITING OPERATIONAL UPGRADE FOR DOD (CLOUD) AIRCRAFT ACT
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Cory Mills Florida (7th District) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLOUD Aviation Act Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Cory Mills along with a group of bi-partisan legislators just introduced the COLLISION-LIMITING OPERATIONAL UPGRADE FOR DOD (CLOUD) AIRCRAFT ACT. This bill directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville Speaks with U.S. Navy Secretary and U.S. Marine Corps Commandant
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alabama Tommy Tuberville WASHINGTON – Today,U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to receive an update on U.S. Naval operations. During the hearing, Senator Tuberville spoke with Secretary of the Navy John Phelan about the implementation of AI in shipbuilding. Additionally, he spoke […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth at Unite for Veterans Rally: “Veterans Keep This Nation Strong, and We Deserve Better than Trump”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth June 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At today’s “Unite for Veterans” rally on the National Mall, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) delivered impassioned remarks slamming Donald Trump for using our nation’s heroes as political pawns, firing them by the thousands and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen, Klobuchar and Colleagues in Pressing Administration for Answers on Cancelled Protected Status for Afghans Living in U.S.
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth June 10, 2025 Decision could endanger thousands of Afghans, including many who supported U.S. efforts during the war in Afghanistan [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and […]
MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump Federalizing of National Guard After Indiscriminate ICE Raids in Los Angeles
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) WATCH: Padilla Condemns Trump Federalizing of National Guard After Indiscriminate ICE Raids in Los Angeles WATCH: Padilla calls Trump’s cruel immigration enforcement an attempt to “distract from his failed agenda”WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration […]
MIL-OSI USA: Navy Secretary Declares Support for Legislation to Guarantee the Military’s Right to Repair Its Own Equipment
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren June 10, 2025 Secretary Phelan: “I am a huge supporter of right to repair.” Chairman Wicker: “I look forward to working with my two colleagues on a workable solution.” Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. – At a hearing of the Senate Armed […]
Sens. Cruz, Rosen Introduce Bill Expanding Fellowship Opportunities for Servicemembers Leaving Active Duty
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas Ted Cruz WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jacky Rosen (D- Nev.) introduced the SkillBridge Congressional Fellowship Act of 2025. This legislation allows servicemembers transitioning out of active duty to complete congressional fellowships through the Department of Defense’s (DoD) SkillBridge program, allowing them […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hoyer Highlights Trump Administration’s Cruelty Toward Veterans During Appropriations Markup
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steny H Hoyer (MD-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the House Appropriations Full Committee Markup of the FY26 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Bill and Subcommittee Allocations. Below is a […]
MIL-OSI Video: Drill Platoon Silently Takes Times Square
Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements) The @marines Silent Drill Platoon showed their skills at Fleet Week New York during a kickoff performance at Times Square. #DYK Fleet Week New York is an annual celebration where the@USNavy, Marine Corps, and@U.S.CoastGuard ships dock in New York City; allowing members of the community to tour […]