Defence News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for July 13, 2025

Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 13, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Secures Several Key Priorities in Committee-Passed NDAA To Expand IVF Coverage, Strengthen Oversight of Domestic Military Deployments, Boost American Manufacturing and More
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years and is a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)—secured several important provisions to support servicemembers and boost American competitiveness […]

MIL-OSI: Bay Miner Launches the Next Generation of Cloud Mining – Secure, Simple, and Scalable for Everyone
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) New York City, NY, July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an industry often clouded by complexity and technical barriers, Bay Miner is taking a bold step forward by launching an advanced, user-first cloud mining platform designed to make cryptocurrency mining accessible, transparent, and profitable for everyone—regardless of experience level or technical […]

MIL-OSI: Earn 3,777 XRP Daily! BJMINING Attracts a Surge of XRP Whales
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Washington, D.C., July 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following Ripple’s July 2 submission of a national banking license application to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), XRP holders worldwide are flocking to BJMINING, a leading cloud mining platform. Over the past week, the number of registered XRP users […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Foreign Secretary Speech: Diplomacy in the Digital Age
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Foreign Secretary Speech: Diplomacy in the Digital Age Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on diplomacy in the digital age whilst in Singapore. It’s great to be here today.   As you have heard, I recently marked twenty five years as a member of Parliament and […]

Over 1.63 lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in first 9 days
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Over 1.63 lakh devotees have performed the sacred Amarnath Yatra since it began on July 3, even as a fresh batch of 6,639 pilgrims departed from Jammu for Kashmir early Saturday morning. According to officials, the pilgrims who have so far undertaken the yatra have successfully […]

PM Modi hails UNESCO recognition of Maratha military landscapes as India’s 44th World Heritage Site
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed immense pride and joy over the inscription of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. The recognition, granted at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, marks India’s 44th World […]

Maratha military landscapes of India inscribed as 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, France, the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This significant recognition marks India’s 44th World Heritage site and highlights the country’s remarkable historical and architectural heritage, […]

MIL-OSI USA: What They’re Saying: Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens Introduces the ‘Unearth America’s Future Act’
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11)   “The ambitious bill is Stevens’ response to growing concern that the United States is overly dependent on China to power manufacturing in key strategic sectors.”   WASHINGTON, D.C. –  This week, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced her plan to introduce the Unearth America’s […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Unilateral Military Threats, Urges Diplomacy Over War in U.S.–Iran Relations
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Danny K Davis (7th District of Illinois) Congressman Danny K. Davis Condemns Unilateral Military Threats, Urges Diplomacy Over War in U.S.–Iran Relations Go ahead once again, President Trump has overstepped his bounds and is acting like a king, dictator, or something worse. Without any interaction or discussion […]

MIL-OSI USA: Krishnamoorthi to Partner With Stevens, Carbajal to Introduce Bill Blocking Unilateral Military Deployments Against Peaceful Protesters
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (8th District of Illinois) Legislation comes after Trump deployed National Guard to LA, threatened to ramp up ICE enforcement in Chicago WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) announced he would co-lead the Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act with Representatives Haley Stevens (MI-11) and Salud […]

MIL-OSI USA: Schakowsky, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Help Ensure the Food We Eat is Safe
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (9th District of Illinois) Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) reintroduced the Food Chemical Reassessment Act […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cole Votes to Support Military Families and Fully Fund Veterans Health Care
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: “Today’s bill puts service and strength first – supporting U.S. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Williams Announces Senior Staff Promotions
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Roger Williams (25th District of Texas) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, announced the promotion of Lauren Holmes to Chief of Staff and Katie Crane to Deputy Chief of Staff in his Washington, D.C. office. Lauren Holmes currently serves as Staff […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Leads Bipartisan Bill to Help Servicemembers Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON – Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger, has introduced the Support Modern Approaches in Recovery Technology for Traumatic Brain Injury (SMART for TBI) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve care for active-duty servicemembers suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) by identifying ways that digital technology can […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Statement on U.S., Iran Military Strikes
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON — Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06) issued the following statement after President Trump bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities and Iran launched retaliatory strikes against a U.S. military base in Qatar: In a statement, Congressman Crow said: “I strongly condemn Iran’s attack against American servicemembers in the Middle […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Crow Honors WWII Army Rangers Awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal at Ceremony
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) WASHINGTON — On Thursday, June 26, Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO-06), a former Army Ranger and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, honored World War II Army Rangers with the Congressional Gold Medal—the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress. Congressman Crow authored and passed […]

MIL-OSI USA: Representatives Neguse and Crank Lead Bipartisan Effort to Bolster Colorado’s Aerial Firefighting Capabilities
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2)   In a letter to Dr. Troy E. Meink, Secretary of the Air Force, the lawmakers requested upgrades to the aircraft currently stationed at the 302nd Airlift Wing.  Lafayette, CO — As Colorado braces for peak wildfire season, Congressmen Joe Neguse (CO-02) and Jeff […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Aderholt Introduces DUAL Act to Expand College Credit Opportunities for Military-Dependent Students in DODEA Schools
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Robert Aderholt introduced the DUAL (Defense United Access to Learning) Act, a bill that would allow the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) to partner with accredited colleges and universities to offer dual enrollment programs for high school students […]

MIL-OSI USA: Supporting our Servicemembers and Bolstering Military Infrastructure
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) Americans work hard to earn a living, and it is Congress’ duty to safeguard those resources through setting guidelines for spending, taxes, and planning each fiscal year’s federal budget. Throughout appropriations season, the twelve subcommittees on the House Appropriations Committee hold hearings to examine […]

MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Lofgren and Barragán Lead Democrats’ Response to Rep. Kim’s Distorted, Partisan Resolution Regarding Trump’s Authoritarian Response to the LA Protests
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, and Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led Democrats in introducing a resolution to condemn Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines during the LA protests, while reaffirming support for state […]