Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Reed Statement on Trump’s Military Parade
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Rhode Island Jack Reed PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army paratrooper who served in the 82nd Airborne, issued the following statement: “The U.S. Army and our military personnel are worthy of celebration and recognition each and every […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warnock, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Georgians from Payment Scams
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock – Georgia Warnock, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Georgians from Payment Scams The Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payments Scams (TRAPS) Act, would create a task force to combat the growing issue of payment scams A champion of consumer protections, Senator Reverend Warnock has a […]
MIL-OSI USA: PHOTOS: Capito Addresses West Virginia Boys State and Girls State
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for West Virginia Shelley Moore Capito CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined participants of the American Legion Mountaineer Boys State at Jackson’s Mill in Weston, W.Va. Afterwards, she traveled to Elkins, W.Va. to address the participants of the Rhododendron Girls State at Davis and […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Trump is gutting police and public safety funding in California
Source: US State of California Governor Jun 13, 2025 What you need to know: Donald Trump is raiding public safety funds to bankroll his militarized birthday party this Saturday, while stripping local police departments, first responders, and communities across the country of the tools they need to keep Americans safe. Los Angeles, California – Donald […]
MIL-OSI USA News: 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States Army
Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-center”>BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On June 14, 1775, the sword and shield of our Republic were forged when the Second Continental Congress voted to establish what would later become the United States Army. Today, our Nation proudly celebrates 250 years of our Army’s strength, service, valor, […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Regarding the Proposed Acquisition of the United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation
Source: US Whitehouse class=”has-text-align-left”>By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (section 721), 50 U.S.C. 4565, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a combat veteran who served in the Iowa Army National Guard, released the following statement ahead of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday tomorrow: “From Bunker Hill and Gettysburg to the Beaches of Normandy and the Iraqi desert, the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Miller-Meeks to Join President Trump in Celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks’ (IA-02) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), a 24-year Army veteran, will join President Donald J. Trump in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for a historic military parade marking the 250th birthday of the United States Army. “As a 24-year Army veteran, I’m honored to […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Military division of The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story The Military division of The King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 A number of military personnel have been granted state honours in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their work in the Armed Forces. Royal Navy Awards Promotions in and appointments to the military division of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Schneider’s statement on the strike last night:
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL) At approximately 3:00 a.m. local time, 7:00 p.m. in Illinois, Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, a preemptive military strike targeting Iran’s nuclear program and key personnel. Israel has struck more than 300 targets, including nuclear sites, air defenses, and IRGC headquarters This may mark […]
MIL-OSI USA News: What They Are Saying: President Trump Stops Radical Environmentalism to Generate Power for the Columbia River Basin
Source: US Whitehouse President Donald J. Trump took bold action to revoke the Biden Administration’s “Restoring Healthy and Abundant Salmon, Steelhead, and Other Native Fish Populations in the Columbia River Basin” Memorandum, which would have eliminated secure and reliable energy sources. Key administration officials, Members of Congress, and industry leaders are supporting President Trump’s action […]
MIL-OSI Europe: President Meloni chairs video conference meeting on military escalation in the Middle East
Source: Government of Italy (English) The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, chaired a video conference meeting earlier today to assess the consequences of the military escalation in the Middle East. The meeting was also attended by Vice-President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warner, Colleagues Question President Trump over Decision to Fire NTSB Vice Chair
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Commonwealth of Virginia Mark R Warner WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined by Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) wrote to President Trump questioning his administration’s decision to remove National Transportation […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Shaheen Welcomes NH Vendors for 14th Experience New Hampshire Reception in Washington, DC
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) welcomed the 14th “Experience New Hampshire” reception, where Granite State businesses, restaurants, institutions and vendors from around the state showcased their products and services, including beverages, specialty foods, furniture and tourism opportunities, for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Booker Hosts Academy Send-Off Reception for NJ Service Academy Appointees, Family Members
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a Send-Off Reception for 13 service academy appointees from across New Jersey and their families. Following the occasion, Booker said: “Receiving and accepting an appointment to a United States service academy is a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Lummis Praises Trump’s Executive Action on Wildfire Management Reform
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis June 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s signing of an Executive Order to Empower Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. “Wyoming families know the devastating reality of wildfires – they’ve destroyed our ranches, threatened our communities, and burned through […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Russia tests promising laser systems to counter drones
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Denis Manturov took part in large-scale tests of promising laser systems to counter unmanned aerial vehicles First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov took part in large-scale tests of advanced laser systems for countering unmanned […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Latest news – 16 June – 19 June: Plenary week
Source: European Parliament In the week of 16 June, Members’ work will be centred on Parliament’s plenary sitting, and Committees will meet only in exceptional cases. During this week, the Committee on Budgets will vote on a proposal to amend the ERDF, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund in the context of the mid-term review. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Coons statement on Israeli strikes on Iran
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement in response to Israel’s strikes against Iran’s nuclear program: “We do not yet know the full scope of Israel’s military operation against Iran, the justification for striking on the eve of the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Cuellar Issues Statement on Israeli Defensive Strikes in Iran
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), released the following statement in response to Israel’s defensive strikes against the Iranian regime: “Iran’s accelerating nuclear program, developed in secret and in violation of international agreements, poses a direct threat to our national security […]