Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: In Committee, Rosen Helps Advance Bipartisan National Defense Bill with Major Wins for Nevada
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Senator Rosen Helped Write And Pass the Legislation To Provide A 3.8% Pay Raise for Troops, Deliver For Nevada’s National Security Installations, And Benefit Nevada Servicemembers WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced several major wins for servicemembers in Nevada that she […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Hegseth Thanks German Counterpart for Stepping Up to Defense Challenges
Source: United States Department of Defense Germany committed to a permanent brigade in Lithuania, a sizable purchase of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, an increase in defense spending and being a key nexus for providing support to Ukraine during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Secures Provisions to Strengthen Public Trust in the Military and Enhance Civil Rights in Committee-Passed NDAA
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 14, 2025 The Senator also secures provision to require servicemembers be trained on rules regarding use of force on U.S. soil [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)—successfully secured a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth Secures IVF Coverage Expansion for Servicemembers and Military Families in Committee-Passed NDAA
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 14, 2025 The Senator’s NDAA provisions would ensure our servicemembers receive the same level of IVF coverage that Members of Congress and other federal workers already have [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—who served in the Reserve Forces […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bergman Secures Major Wins in NDAA to Boost Military Readiness, Energy Independence, and Housing for Servicemembers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-1) Bergman Secures Major Wins in NDAA to Boost Military Readiness, Energy Independence, and Housing for Servicemembers Washington, July 14, 2025 Washington – Today, Rep. Jack Bergman, Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, issued the following statement in support of the FY26 National […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release National two-minute silence to mark VJ Day 80 National two-minute silence will be held at 12 noon on 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day Event at National Memorial Arboretum to honour VJ veterans will be broadcast live Red Arrows will […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Prime Minister Carney speaks with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. The leaders focused on how to make Canada and the European Union (EU) stronger and more competitive faced with changing trade relationships and economic uncertainty. They discussed deepening their strategic […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids
Source: United States Attorneys General Berg Companies Inc. (Berg) has agreed to pay $3.3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting, or causing the submission of, false claims under prime vendor contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which the Department of Defense (DoD) uses to purchase goods and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids
Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division Headline: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids Berg Companies Inc. (Berg) has agreed to pay $3.3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting, or causing the submission of, false claims under prime vendor contracts […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Sea Breeze 25-2 Concludes Showcasing Unified Mine Warfare Capabilities off UK Coast
Source: United States Navy PORTLAND PORT, England – Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 officially concluded following two weeks of multinational mine countermeasure operations in the waters off the United Kingdom’s southern coast July 11, 2025. Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 officially concluded following two weeks of multinational mine countermeasure operations in the waters off the United Kingdom’s southern […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: SecAF, CSAF visit Whiteman AFB following Operation Midnight Hammer
Source: United States Airforce Department of the Air Force leaders commended top performers within the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings during a visit to Whiteman AFB. WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Whiteman Air Force Base on July 10 to commend Airmen […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: 354th AEW provides combat airpower to REFORPAC 25
Source: United States Airforce During the exercise the 354th AEW will rapidly deploy and regionally maneuver fifth-generation capabilities like the F-35A Lightning II while executing Agile Combat Employment techniques. ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) — The 354th Air Expeditionary Wing is participating in exercise Resolute Force Pacific 25, to test its ability to quickly and effectively […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USS Omaha (LCS 12) Returns to Homeport
Source: United States Navy From Petty Officer 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis and Lt.j.g. Tahj Clements SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived at its San Diego homeport July 11, following a 10-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. “I’m excited to welcome home the crew […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Joins Trilateral Chiefs of Defense in South Korea
Source: United States Navy SEOUL, South Korea — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited South Korea on July 11, 2025, where he joined senior U.S., Japanese and South Korean military and government officials to underscore the criticality of trilateral military cooperation for addressing security challenges on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: READOUT: Pacific Fleet Commander’s Travel to Republic of the Philippines July 9-11, 2025
Source: United States Navy MANILA, Philippines – Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to the Republic of the Philippines alongside Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, July 9-11, 2025 to reaffirm the steadfast and enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance which is critical to advancing the two countries’ shared interests, signaling unwavering resolve, and aligning efforts to […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USS Frank Cable Departs Suva, Fiji, following Port Visit
Source: United States Navy SUVA, Fiji – Forward-deployed U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed Fiji following a scheduled port visit on July 11, 2025. Frank Cable is underway supporting 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) Complete Rigorous COMPTUEX, Declared Ready for Global Missions
Source: United States Navy ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit-Special Operations Capable (MEU (SOC)) successfully completed Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), demonstrating the ability to jointly operate across a full spectrum of military operations. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north
Source: United States Navy DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance interoperability and strengthen ties with the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Army joint forces across the Northern […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Provocations and incitement of war by armed groups advocating for “Taiwan independence” will only lead to their self-destruction – PRC Ministry of Defense
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 14 (Xinhua) — Provocations and warmongering by armed groups advocating “Taiwan independence” are useless and […]
MIL-OSI USA: King Asserts Role on Armed Services Committee to Support Maine Economy and Strengthen National Security
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), worked with his committee colleagues this week to secure strong investments in Maine’s economy and America’s defense posture through the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This […]