Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI Russia: North Korea condemns joint exercises between US, Japan and South Korea
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News PYONGYANG, July 13 (Xinhua) — The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) condemned the joint military exercises […]
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(U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki, United States Army (Desert Storm))
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17) July 13, 2025 | Press Releases View the Video HereSARASOTA – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from Florida’s 17th District. This interview features Staff Sergeant Gerald […]
MIL-OSI Canada: HMCS St. John’s departs for Operation REASSURANCE
Source: Government of Canada News (2) July 13, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Today, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s departed Halifax to begin its deployment on Operation REASSURANCE, where it will join Standing NATO Maritime Group Two (SNMG2) as part of Canada’s continuing contribution to NATO’s collective […]
MIL-OSI Europe: AFRICA/NIGERIA – Armed attack on the Seminary in Ivhianokpodi: three young seminarians kidnapped
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Auchi (Agenzia Fides) – An armed attack took place at the “Immaculate Conception” diocesan minor seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Edo State, Nigeria. Three young seminarians were kidnapped by an armed group. A security officer was killed during the assault on the seminary.A statement issued by the Diocese of Auchi stated […]
MIL-OSI Analysis: Not just a few bad apples: The Canadian Armed Forces has a nagging far-right problem
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Stéphane Leman-Langlois, Professor, School of Social Work and Criminology, Université Laval The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is making headlines. But not, as they probably hoped, for the renewed recruiting efforts they’re about to launch. Instead, they are once again confounded by a far-right scandal. The latest episode is […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi congratulates Jennifer Simons on election as Surinamese president
2025-07-13 16:47:21
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as Surinamese president.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated Jennifer Simons on her election as Surinamese president. In his congratulatory message, Xi depicted Suriname as China’s strategic cooperative partner in the Caribbean region. Thanks to the joint efforts from both sides, China-Suriname […]
MIL-OSI China: China says response to Japanese planes’ actions reasonable, professional
2025-07-13 16:37:08
The response of Chinese military aircraft to the Japanese planes repeatedly conducting close reconnaissance in the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone was entirely reasonable and professional, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Sunday morning.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense By JIANG CHENGLONG The response of Chinese military aircraft to the Japanese planes repeatedly conducting close reconnaissance in the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone was entirely reasonable and professional, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Sunday morning. In a statement, Defense Ministry spokesman […]
MIL-OSI China: China defends approach by military aircraft after Japan complaint
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News A Chinese defense spokesperson on Sunday dismissed Japanese claims that Chinese military aircraft had flown “abnormally close” to its planes, saying China’s response was legitimate and professional. Japanese Air Self-Defense Force intelligence-gathering aircraft had engaged in repeated close-in surveillance efforts in China’s air defense identification zone […]
MIL-OSI Russia: China denies Japanese claims Chinese military jets flew ‘abnormally close’ to Japanese aircraft
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin on Sunday denied Japanese claims that […]