Defence News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 11, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Padilla, Whitehouse Introduce Bills to Slash Emissions From Ocean Shipping
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced a pair of bills to reduce dangerous air pollution within the shipping industry. Padilla’s Clean Shipping Act of 2025, led by Representative Robert Garcia […]
MIL-Evening Report: What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for global shipping?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Belinda Clarence, Law Lecturer, RMIT University During the recent conflict between Iran and Israel, Iran threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s major shipping routes. Would that be possible, and what effects would it have? The Strait of Hormuz is a choke point […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: We Have Secured Huge Wins for Kansas Farmers and Ranchers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Senator Marshall Joins RFD-TV to Talk About the Plan to Ban U.S. Farmland Purchases by China and Key Wins in the Reconciliation Bill Washington – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Tammi Arender on RFD-TV’s Market Day Report to discuss the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hawley Sends Letter to Pentagon & Defense Health Agency Advocating for Fort Leonard Wood’s Community Hospital
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Dr. Stephen Ferrara and Acting Director of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Dr. David J. Smith, urging them to protect Fort Leonard Wood’s newly built hospital, the General Leonard […]
MIL-OSI USA: Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information
Source: US State of California A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base pleaded guilty today to conspiring to transmit classified information relating to the national defense (National Defense Information) on a foreign online dating platform beginning in or around February 2022 until in […]
MIL-OSI Security: Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information
Source: United States Attorneys General 7 A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base pleaded guilty today to conspiring to transmit classified information relating to the national defense (National Defense Information) on a foreign online dating platform beginning in or around February 2022 until […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Create Military Campaign Service Medal for Iran-Deployed Troops
Source: US State of Idaho WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Iranian Campaign Medal Act. This legislation would authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish and award a United States military decoration to service members who served in Iran in direct support of Operation Midnight Hammer. This legislation is sponsored by Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX).“Taking […]
MIL-Evening Report: Albanese’s China mission – managing a complex relationship in a world of shifting alliances
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Laurenceson, Director and Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI), University of Technology Sydney Prime Minister Anthony Albanese leaves for China on Saturday, confident most Australians back the government’s handling of relations with our most important economic partner and the leading strategic power in Asia. Albanese’s domestic critics […]
MIL-OSI USA: Strong Votes to Fully Fund Veterans, Bolster Military Readiness
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Dale Strong (Alabama) WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Dale Strong, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted today in support of H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. The vital legislation championing veterans, supporting military families, and prioritizing infrastructure upgrades, passed […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Robert Garcia and Senator Alex Padilla Reintroduce the ‘Clean Shipping Act’ to Reduce Port Pollution and Protect the Health of Port Communities
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Robert Garcia California (42nd District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) reintroduced the Clean Shipping Act. This bill establishes a path to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from large ships that come to U.S. ports, protecting the health of port communities and […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Safeguards attached to European Peace Facility top-up support for the Rwanda Defence Force – E-003054/2024(ASW)
Source: European Parliament Council decision (CFSP) 2024/2880 on an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility to support the deployment of the Rwanda Defence Force in Mozambique covers the acquisition of non-lethal individual equipment for the Rwandan troops (RDF) deployed in Cabo Delgado and the costs of transporting staff, equipment and supplies between Rwanda and […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Lancaster House 2.0: Declaration on Modernising UK-French Defence and Security Cooperation
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Lancaster House 2.0: Declaration on Modernising UK-French Defence and Security Cooperation Declaration on Modernising UK-French Defence and Security Cooperation. The UK and France, as Europe’s only nuclear powers and leading militaries, share a unique responsibility for European and international defence and security. Our two nations […]
Indian Navy to induct first indigenous diving support vessel ‘Nistar’ on July 18
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Navy is set to commission its first indigenously designed Diving Support Vessel (DSV) INS Nistar at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on July 18, in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The vessel, built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam, will be formally inducted […]
MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Releases Documents Corroborating Justice Department Whistleblower’s Allegations Against Embattled Trump Judicial Pick Emil Bove
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin July 10, 2025 Durbin: “I asked for documentation from Mr. Reuveni to further substantiate his claims. That’s what I’m releasing to the public today. And clearly substantiate Mr. Reuveni’s claims they do.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Royal Canadian Air Force welcomes new Commander and Chief of the Air Staff
Source: Government of Canada News July 10, 2025 – Ottawa – Department of National Defence / Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet assumed command of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, during a change of command ceremony earlier today. General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, presided over the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Strickland, Bacon Lead Bipartisan FMLA Change to Support Military Spouses
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the bipartisan, Ensuring Access to FMLA Leave for Military Spouses Act. The bill reduces the qualifying time for which a military spouse must be employed prior to taking Family and Medical […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-France Leaders Declaration
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-France Leaders Declaration The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing Street for the 37th UK-France Summit. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the French Republic met today in Downing […]
MIL-OSI USA: NREL Modeling Shows Geothermal and Borehole Thermal Energy Storage Can Reliably Heat Buildings in Extreme Cold
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory New Study Demonstrates Efficient Performance—Even on Frozen Alaska Soils Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, in winter. Photo by Molly Rettig, NREL New energy storage research from NREL, a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, has demonstrated a way to store and reuse heat underground to meet the heating demands of cold […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaptur Applauds $650,000 in Research Awards to University of Toledo, Stresses Importance of Federal Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) Toledo, OH — Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced two major research awards totaling $650,000 for the University of Toledo from the National Science Foundation (NSF). These investments are a testament to Northwest Ohio’s scientific leadership and a clear reminder of the critical role federal […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: New Coalition of the Willing headquarters as leaders step up support for Ukraine’s immediate flight
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release New Coalition of the Willing headquarters as leaders step up support for Ukraine’s immediate flight The Coalition of the Willing will have a new permanent headquarters in Paris, with plans in place for a future coordination cell in Kyiv, as command structures for the future reassurance force […]