Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 24, 2025.
MIL-OSI China: 3rd round of Russia-Ukraine talks agrees on prisoner exchange, differs on ceasefire
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Russian and Ukrainian delegations held a third round of peace talks on Wednesday evening at the Ciragan Palace, during which the two sides agreed on another prisoner exchange but clashed on ceasefire terms and a potential presidential meeting. Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and Secretary of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Duckworth, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Renewing Push to Protect Access to Reproductive Care for Low-Income Americans, Servicemembers and Millions More
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Tammy Duckworth July 23, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D–IL) and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07) led their fellow Senate and House Democratic colleagues in reintroducing legislation to protect Americans’ right to access reproductive health care, regardless of income, insurance or zip code. […]
MIL-OSI USA News: Accelerating Federal Permitting of Data Center Infrastructure
Source: US Whitehouse By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy and Purpose. My Administration has inaugurated a golden age for American manufacturing and technological dominance. We will pursue bold, large-scale industrial plans to vault the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Chairs CECC Hearing on Chinese Transnational Repression & Political Warfare
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.23.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), the new chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), today chaired a hearing on the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) disturbing campaign of transnational political warfare and repression against the people and leaders of Taiwan, and partners […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Russia and Ukraine held the 3rd round of peace talks in Istanbul
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 ISTANBUL, July 23 (Xinhua) — Russian and Ukrainian delegations held the third round of peace talks at […]
MIL-OSI USA: Crapo, Blumenthal, Warren File Major Richard Star Act as Amendment to Must-Pass Defense Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo Washington, D.C.–U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) announced they are filing the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment to the annual must-pass defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above […]
MIL-OSI USA: Chairman Wicker: The Pentagon needs major reform. Now is our chance
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Mississippi Roger Wicker Fox News Opinion Read the full opinion editorial below. Last year, I released two plans for reforming the military. The first, 21st Century Peace through Strength, focused on the need for additional defense funding to produce what the U.S. military needs to keep the […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand downgrades diplomatic ties with Cambodia after border mine incident, Phnom Penh denies allegations
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 BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, July 23 (Xinhua) — Thailand downgraded its diplomatic ties with Cambodia on Wednesday after a […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Holloman AFB medics enhance fitness and expeditionary capabilities in Medic-X exercise
Source: United States Airforce HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) — The medics of the 49th Medical Group added a new layer of depth to their monthly training day by incorporating field tactics and wartime medical practice in a Medic-X exercise on July 16, 2025. The training consisted of 16 stations and substations that ranged from spinal […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: CNRC Launches “Top Doc” in Fort Lauderdale
Source: United States Navy FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Navy Recruiting Command launched its national initiative pilot program, “Top Doc,” showcasing Medical Corps capabilities and career paths at Nova Southeastern University’s Fort Lauderdale campus on Saturday, July 12. “Top Doc,” is designed to draw in a wide variety of people in various stages of their medical […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Next-gen TOC-L systems announced to boost agile C2 capabilities
Source: United States Airforce The DAF has announced the upgrade of the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability with its Major Release 2 prototype, designed to advance contributions to Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control. ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force recently announced the upgrade of the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability with […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S.-Philippine Airmen strengthen ties during Cope Thunder 25-2
Source: United States Airforce PACAF participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a unique platform that integrates U.S. and Philippine Air Forces and enhances interoperability through bilateral fighter training, subject matter expert exchanges and key leadership engagements. CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines (AFNS) — U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Philippine Air Force members participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Italian and U.S. Combined Naval Force Integrates in Mediterranean Sea
Source: United States Navy ADRIATIC SEA – The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and USS Bainbridge (DDG 96), all assigned to Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG), integrated their force with Italian Navy frigate ITS Spartaco Schergat (F598) beginning July […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby Observes Atlantic Alliance 2025 Amphibious Operations with U.S. and Allied Forces
Source: United States Navy Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby joined U.S., Dutch and British forces on June 30 to observe an amphibious assault during Atlantic Alliance 2025 (AA25), the premier East Coast naval integration exercise focused on improving joint readiness and interoperability. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI Europe: Ukrainian school in southwestern city of Chernivtsi reopens after major EU funded renovation
Source: European Investment Bank EIB School in Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi in southwestern Ukraine reopens after €930,000 renovation funded by EIB Upgrades to Gymnasium No. 20 improve conditions for more than 400 students and teachers Project covered by EIB’s €200 million Ukraine Early Recovery Programme A school in the southwestern Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi reopened […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Briefing – The new European internal security strategy: ProtectEU – 18-07-2025
Source: European Parliament On 1 April 2025, the Commission presented the new European internal security strategy, ProtectEU. The strategy is based on experience with previous internal security strategies, research conducted by EU institutions and agencies, including Europol’s SOCTA report, and consultation with all the major stakeholders, including the public. It is part of a wider […]
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: International Observer Program showcases interoperability, readiness for US partners, allies
Source: United States Spaceforce The Pacific Air Forces’ International Affairs Division organized an International Observer Program (IOP) event during the exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, a four-day tour to provide insight into the exercise, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 14-17, 2025. MIL Security OSI –
MIL-OSI USA: King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on U.S. Senate to Ratify Global Ocean Governing Agreement
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Maine Angus King WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), co-chair of the Senate Arctic Caucus, has introduced a bipartisan resolution urging the U.S. Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). UNCLOS, which has been ratified by 170 parties, […]
MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Reps. Castor, Tran Reintroduce “Keep Kids Covered Act” to Improve Outcomes, Lower Costs & Support Families Across America
Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Derek Tran (CA-45) reintroduced legislation to provide continuous health care coverage for eligible children in Medicaid and CHIP. The Keep Kids Covered Act would expand the 12-month continuous eligibility (CE) protection for children, providing uninterrupted coverage for children until […]
MIL-OSI USA: Warren Secures Commitments From Military Nominees to Prevent Civilian Harm, Study the Long-Term Effects of Blast Overpressure
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 23, 2025 Lieutenant General Anderson agrees that following the laws of war to protect civilians is “critical to our success and competition.” Vice Admiral Bradley voices support to study the long-term effects of blast overpressure exposure: “People are more important than hardware, […]