Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: Israel military announces new wave of airstrikes on Iranian missile sites
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News The Israeli air force unleashed a new wave of airstrikes in Iran on Sunday night, targeting surface-to-surface missile sites in the west of the country, the Israeli military announced in a statement. Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, capital of Iran, June 15, 2025. Explosions […]
MIL-OSI USA: NASA, DoD Practice Abort Scenarios Ahead of Artemis II Moon Mission
Source: NASA NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) teamed up June 11 and 12 to simulate emergency procedures they would use to rescue the Artemis II crew in the event of a launch emergency. The simulations, which took place off the coast of Florida and were supported by launch and flight control teams, are […]
MIL-OSI Global: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]
MIL-OSI USA News: President Trump Celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday with Iconic Grand Parade
Source: US Whitehouse Last night, President Donald J. Trump and the First Lady — along with members of his Administration and military leaders — joined veterans, active-duty troops, wounded warriors, Gold Star Families, and patriotic Americans from all over the country in the nation’s capital to celebrate the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. An […]
MIL-Evening Report: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Israeli army announces new series of airstrikes on Iranian missile sites
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 15 (Xinhua) — The Israeli Air Force carried out a new round of airstrikes on Iran on Sunday evening, hitting surface-to-surface missile sites in the […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the Prime Minister of Canada This Joint Statement follows the meeting of the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada on 15 June 2025. Today, Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Joint Statement by Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Starmer
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, and Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), met in Ottawa to reaffirm the profound friendship and shared values that unite both nations. The Canada-UK partnership, rooted in a common history and enduring people-to-people ties, continues to grow […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Iran Launches New Missile Attack on Israel
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 15 (Xinhua) — Iran launched a new missile attack on Israel on Sunday, triggering air raid sirens across the Jewish state, the Israel Defense Forces […]
MIL-OSI Global: Millions rally against authoritarianism, while the White House portrays protests as threats – a political scientist explains
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Jeremy Pressman, Professor of Political Science, University of Connecticut Protesters parade through the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald Trump, on June 14, 2025. Patt Little/Anadolu via Getty Images At the end of a week when President Donald […]
MIL-OSI Global: Canadian international relations experts share their views on global politics and Canada’s role
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Anessa L. Kimball, Professor of Political Science; Director, Centre for International Security, ESEI, Université Laval A survey of Canadian international relations professors has found they disagree on how to respond to potential Chinese aggression against Taiwan and which global regions will matter most to Canada in the future. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 6 killed, at least 140 injured in Iranian missile strikes in central Israel – authorities
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 15 (Xinhua) — At least six people were killed and 140 others were wounded in Iranian airstrikes on Israel early Sunday, Israeli authorities said. Air […]
UK F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A UK Royal Air Force F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after reportedly running low on fuel during a routine mission over the Indian Ocean. According to airport and defence sources, the fifth-generation stealth aircraft was operating from a British […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese military conducts sea and air patrols in South China Sea on June 14
2025-06-15 18:07:02
The Southern Theater Command of Chinese People’s Liberation Army conducted joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on June 14, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the STC, on Sunday.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, June 15 — The Southern Theater Command (STC) of Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea on June 14, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, a spokesperson for the STC, on Sunday. The spokesperson […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Iran Launches New Wave of Attacks on Israel – Official Media
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 TEHRAN, June 15 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a “large-scale combined offensive operation” against Israel late on Saturday, using a large number of […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Over 200 SANDF troops return from DRC mission
Source: South Africa News Agency The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has welcomed the return of 249 South African troops who were deployed to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC). The first group of the South African National […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping’s article on managing socio-economic development based on medium- and long-term planning will be published in Qiushi magazine
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 15 (Xinhua) — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on managing economic and social development based on medium- and long-term planning will […]
MIL-Evening Report: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Parmeter, Research Scholar, Middle East Studies, Australian National University Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities could last for at least two weeks. His timing seems precise for a reason. The Israel Defence Forces and the country’s intelligence agencies have […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi’s article on guiding economic, social development with medium and long-term planning to be published
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xi’s article on guiding economic, social development with medium and long-term planning to be published BEIJING, June 15 — An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on guiding economic and social development with medium and long-term planning […]
Iranian Missile Strikes Kill 10 in Israel as Israeli Warplanes Hit Tehran Oil Depot
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iran and Israel have entered their deadliest phase of direct conflict yet, with at least 10 people killed in Israeli cities and massive fires reported at an oil depot in Tehran following reciprocal strikes on June 15. This marks the third consecutive day of military exchanges, […]