Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 17, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Nations: Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Source: United Nations 4 The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. **Informal Meeting on Cyprus Just a programming note, first, as you all know, following the informal meeting on Cyprus in a broader format that was held in Geneva on 17-18 March this year, the Secretary-General is […]
MIL-OSI USA: McClellan Introduces Resolution on Extreme Weather’s Threat to Children’s Health and Well-Being
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led 32 of her colleagues to introduce a resolution calling on Congress to acknowledge and address the threat extreme weather poses to children’s health and well-being. H.Res. 585 urges Congress to develop solutions that […]
MIL-OSI China: Israel strikes Syrian presidential palace area, army HQ in Damascus
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Israeli warplanes intensified their air campaign across southern Syria on Wednesday, striking the Syrian Army General Command headquarters and the presidential palace area in central Damascus. The Syrian health authorities said one civilian was killed, and 18 others injured in the strikes on the capital, which […]
MIL-OSI USA: Strickland Delivers for Servicemembers, their Families, and the Future of the Services
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Sara Jacobs, James Moylan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Effectiveness of U.S. Security Assistance
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) July 16, 2025 Washington, D.C. — Reps. Sara Jacobs and James Moylan introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the effectiveness and streamline the coordination of U.S. security assistance. The U.S. spends billions of dollars on military assistance for partners and allies around the world, and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin, Banks Urge Administration to Strengthen Oversight on Buy America Rules in Defense Industry
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Jim Banks (R-IN) called on the Trump Administration to strengthen enforcement and oversight of important defense trade agreements to ensure they support U.S. businesses, workers, and our industrial base. Currently, the Department of Defense has […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tourism – Southern Discoveries puts new emergency survival equipment to the test
Source: Southern Discoveries Southern Discoveries has become the first tourism company in Milford Sound to be AF8-ready with specialist emergency survival equipment. The longest-running Milford Sound cruise operator has fitted out its entire fleet of vehicles, including five coaches seating up to 250 people, with survival gear specifically designed for major earthquake events. And the initiative […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Killing of Civilians in Gaza Waiting in Line for Humanitarian Aid Must End, Relief Chief Tells Security Council, Urging Return to UN-Led Delivery Mechanism
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council As civilians lining up for humanitarian aid in Gaza are being killed, speakers in the Security Council today urged Israel to lift restrictions on aid operations in the Strip, called for a return to United Nations-led delivery mechanisms, and stressed the urgent need for both the release […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Minister McGuinty visits NORAD
Source: Government of Canada News July 16, 2025 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces On July 15, for the first time as Minister of National Defence, the Honourable David McGuinty travelled to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) headquarters in Colorado, to attend the Transfer of Appointment Ceremony of the Deputy […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-Germany landmark agreement to help smash smuggling gangs and boost defence exports Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive […]
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Stops Secret Pentagon Spending
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) secured a major win for taxpayers in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with the inclusion of an amendment to end Pentagon bureaucrats’ game of hide and seek with tax […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Army’s Tropic Lightning Division Enhances Lethality in Pacific With HIMARS, Retrains Howitzer Troops
Source: United States Department of Defense New High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems rolled off aircraft in Hawaii this week. The systems are bound for a new mission with the 25th Infantry Division, also called “Tropic Lightning,” which expects to have a total of 16 HIMARS within weeks. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Austin Scott on HASC Passage of FY26 NDAA
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the below statement upon the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passing out of committee last night by a vote of 55-2. The NDAA sets […]
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat WATCH: Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Rosen, Hyde-Smith, Kelly and Reps. Houlahan, Baird Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support Workers Entering or Returning to STEM Careers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) Legislation Would Help Businesses Bring On Mid-Career Workers Seeking To Return To Or Transition Into STEM Jobs WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the STEM Restoring Employment Skills through Targeted Assistance, Re-entry, and Training […]
MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Slams Hegseth’s Unilateral Freezes on Ukraine Aid, Backs Amendment to Prevent Future Delays
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — As Secretary Hegseth’s reckless mismanagement of the Pentagon continues to endanger American allies and undermine global stability, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is standing in the breach. During the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), […]
MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Defends Picatinny Workers, Slams Trump’s Civil Service Cuts as a Threat to National Security
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is pushing back against the Trump administration’s latest plan to gut the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce, warning that proposed civil service cuts would undermine national security and devastate North Jersey’s economy surrounding Picatinny Arsenal. At today’s […]
MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Introduces NDAA Amendment to Ensure Reproductive Rights for Servicewomen in the Military
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced an amendment to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would repeal the longstanding federal ban on abortion care in the military health system. The amendment strikes Section 1093 of Title X, which prohibits the […]
MIL-OSI USA: WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Backs Amendment to Hold Hegseth Accountable for SignalGate and Mishandling Classified Info
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) WASHINGTON, DC — During the House Armed Services Committee’s markup of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) spoke in strong support of an amendment that would hold the Pentagon accountable for reviewing and certifying secure protocols for transmitting classified […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sherrill Votes to Pass Bipartisan NDAA to Strengthen National Security and Protect Service Members
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), former Navy helicopter pilot and member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured over $20 million in additional funds for Picatinny Arsenal programs and the New Jersey innovation economy in a mark-up of the National Defense Authorization […]