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  • MIL-OSI Video: Army Special Operations Helicopters being AWESOME for 12 minutes straight | ASMR | Army Lethality

    Source: US Army (video statements)

    Just because we like you, here’s footage of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment training. You’re welcome.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China-Cambodia “Golden Dragon 2025” joint exercise kicks off 2025-05-19 18:35:04 The China-Cambodia “Golden Dragon 2025” joint exercise kicked off at the Military Police Training Center of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) in Kampong Chhnang Province in Cambodia on the morning of May 17.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, May 19 — The China-Cambodia “Golden Dragon 2025” joint exercise kicked off at the Military Police Training Center of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) in Kampong Chhnang Province in Cambodia on the morning of May 17.

      Under the theme of “peace, friendship, and cooperation”, this year’s joint exercise focuses on the topic of joint counter-terrorism and humanitarian relief operations.

      The exercise will be conducted in two domains, namely naval and air operations as well as land and air operations, and adopts a mixed training approach. It involves three phases including adaptive training, command drills, and live drills, aiming to enhance the joint operational capabilities of the two militaries in combating terrorism.

      On May 18, the Chinese naval amphibious dock landing ship Changbaishan (Hull 989), the guided-missile frigates Panzhihua (Hull 621) and Guangyuan (Hull 649), conducted open ship day activities. Subsequently, the Chinese participating troops will also carry out other activities such as medical outreach, as well as educational assistance through donations.

      On May 18, the two sides’ participating troops conducted mixed-group joint training on such subjects as coordination among assault vehicle crews, fast roping, and unmanned equipment operations to strengthen their tactical collaboration.

      The China-Cambodia “Golden Dragon” series of joint exercises, as a regular military cooperation program between the two countries and two militaries, has been successfully held six times before. This year’s joint exercise relies on the China-Cambodia joint logistics and training center at the Ream Naval Base to support the maritime exercise for the first time. For the first time, China sent air force helicopters and radar troops to participate in cross-border joint exercise.

      The joint exercise between the two militaries will make a positive contribution to promoting pragmatic cooperation and the building of an all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM secures new agreement with EU to benefit British people

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    PM secures new agreement with EU to benefit British people

    UK secures new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets.

    • UK secures new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people’s pockets.
    • Package will help make food cheaper, slash red tape, open up access to the EU market and add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040.
    • Prime Minister hails agreement as ‘good for jobs, good for bills, and good for our borders’.

    The Prime Minister has today confirmed a new agreement with the European Union which will deliver on his core mission to grow the economy, back British jobs and put more money in people’s pockets.

    Extensive negotiations over the last six months have led to the third major deal struck by the government in as many weeks, following the US and India – which the Prime Minister says will be “good for jobs, good for bills and good for our borders”.

    As part of the deal, a new SPS agreement will make it easier for food and drink to be imported and exported by reducing the red tape that placed burdens on businesses and led to lengthy lorry queues at the border. This agreement will have no time limit, giving vital certainty to businesses.

    Some routine checks on animal and plant products will be removed completely, allowing goods to flow freely again, including between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Ultimately this could lower food prices and increase choice on supermarket shelves – meaning more money in people’s pockets. 

    The EU is the UK’s largest trading partner. After the 21% drop in exports and 7% drop in imports seen since Brexit, the UK will also be able to sell various products, such as burgers and sausages, back into the EU again, supporting these vital British industries.

    Closer co-operation on emissions through linking our respective Emissions Trading Systems will improve the UK’s energy security and avoid businesses being hit by the EU’s carbon tax due to come in next year – which would have sent £800 million directly to the EU’s budget.

    Combined, the SPS and Emissions Trading Systems linking measures alone are set to add nearly £9 billion to the UK economy by 2040, in a huge boost for growth.

    British steel exports are protected from new EU rules and restrictive tariffs, through a bespoke arrangement for the UK that will save UK steel £25 million per year.  

    The UK will enter talks about access to EU facial images data for the first time, on top of the existing arrangements for DNA, fingerprint and vehicle registration data. This will enhance our ability to catch dangerous criminals and ensure they face justice more quickly. 

    British holidaymakers will be able to use more eGates in Europe, ending the dreaded queues at border control. Pets will also be able to travel more easily, with the introduction of ‘pet passports’ for UK cats and dogs – eliminating the need for animal health certificates for every trip.

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer will say:

    It’s time to look forward. To move on from the stale old debates and political fights to find common sense, practical solutions which get the best for the British people.

    We’re ready to work with partners if it means we can improve people’s lives here at home.

    So that’s what this deal is all about – facing out into the world once again, in the great tradition of this nation. Building the relationships we choose, with the partners we choose, and closing deals in the national interest. Because that is what independent, sovereign nations do.

    Today will also see the agreement of the new Security and Defence Partnership, which will pave the way for the UK defence industry to participate in the EU’s proposed new £150 billion Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund – supporting thousands of British jobs and boosting growth.

    At a time of increasing global uncertainty and volatility, this will formalise UK-EU co-operation on defence to ensure Europe’s safety and security.

    Minister for European Union Relations and lead Government negotiator, Nick Thomas-Symonds said:

    Today is a historic day, marking the opening of a new chapter in our relationship with the EU that delivers for working people across the UK.

    Since the start of these negotiations, we have worked for a deal to make the British people safer, more secure and more prosperous. Our new UK-EU Strategic Partnership achieves all three objectives. It delivers on jobs, bills and borders. Today is a day of delivery. Britain is back on the world stage with a Government in the service of working people.

    The UK and the EU have also agreed to co-operate further on a youth experience scheme – which could see young people able to work and travel freely in Europe again. The scheme, which would be capped and time-limited, would mirror existing schemes the UK has with countries such as Australia and New Zealand.

    The Prime Minister is clear that bringing down migration remains an absolute priority for him, which is why today’s agreement also majors on further work on finding solutions to tackle illegal migration – including on returns and a joint commitment to tackle channel crossings.

    The UK and EU have also reached a new twelve year agreement that protects Britain’s fishing access, fishing rights and fishing areas with no increase in the amount of fish EU vessels can catch in British waters, providing stability and certainty for the sector. The UK will also back coastal communities by investing £360 million into our fishing industry to go towards new technology and equipment to modernise the fleet, training to help upskill the workforce, and funding to help revitalise coastal communities, support tourism and boost seafood exports. The British fleet will also benefit from the SPS agreement which slashes costs and red tape to help exports.

    This agreement meets the red lines set out in the government’s manifesto – no return to the single market, no return to the customs union, and no return to freedom of movement.

    The UK will continue to hold talks with the European Union on the details of each commitment.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “REcathon: Rough Code”: Polytechnic students modified robots

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The Polytechnic Tower hosted the engineering and robotics hackathon “REcathon: Draft Code”, organized by the Higher School of Automation and Robotics of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Transport together with the student engineering association “PoliRoboTech” and PROF.IMMiT. The general partner of the event was the company “Ingriatech”.

    Opening the hackathon, Denis Kozlikin, Deputy Director for Research at IMMiT, wished the participants good luck and thanked the organizers for holding this important and necessary event, the fourth in a row.

    This year, 10 student teams competed. The jury included associate professors of the Higher School of Architecture and Rural Affairs Svetlana Kerpeleva, Mikhail Ananyevsky, Dmitry Polyakhov, Dmitry Tretyakov and Dmitry Shabanov, as well as an invited expert from the Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern Alexey Saibel.

    This time, the hackathon became a platform for testing a new idea that was planned to be implemented. Participants had to work not with fully finished robots, but with unfinished designs. They had to not only program, but also analyze, correct errors in mechanics and electronics, and modify the product for an unknown task. This solution brought the hackathon conditions closer to real engineering practice, where specialists often have to deal with someone else’s code and unstable technical solutions.

    Another innovation was the new platforms with two drive wheels instead of four — this increased the maneuverability of the robots, but complicated the control and required more fine-tuning of the algorithms for movement and balancing. The final task was kept secret, which forced the teams to work in conditions of uncertainty and adapt to rapidly changing requirements. Two weeks were allocated for all preparation and debugging.

    The task for the hackathon was developed by the student engineering association “PoliRoboTech”. Its leader Andrey Klinovitsky noted that it is precisely such formats that teach students flexibility, engineering thinking and the ability to combine programming with mechanics, which is especially in demand in modern technological projects.

    According to the results of the tests, the winner was the Error404: Bots Not Found team consisting of: Egor Meshkov, Sofia Sokolova, Vladimir Yulik, Amir Sharif’yanov and Elizaveta Skornyakova. The second place was taken by the Termistor team: Artem Tabunshchik, Vadim Berko, Alexander Timofeev, Alexander Travin and Mikhail Orlov. The third place went to the Skrepyshi team, which included Alina Arifullina, Aidar Ibragimov, Violetta Khomenko, Ilnaz Abitov and Kirill Sultanov. All the winners are third-year students of the Higher School of Architecture and R&D.

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  • MIL-OSI NGOs: Yemen: US air strike that has left dozens of migrants dead must be investigated

    Source: Amnesty International –

    A US air strike on a migrant detention centre in Sa’ada, north-western Yemen on 28 April killed and injured dozens of migrants and must be investigated as a violation of international humanitarian law, said Amnesty International today, amid reports that hundreds of people have been killed and injured as a result of US air strikes on Yemen since March 2025.

    According to satellite imagery analysis, the US attacks carried out on Sa’ada prison compound struck the migrant detention centre and another building on the site.

    Amnesty International spoke with three individuals who work with African migrant and refugee communities in Yemen.  Two of them, who had visited the migrant detention centre as well as two nearby hospitals, and their morgues in the aftermath of the air strike, confirmed witnessing evidence of a high number of casualties.  The organization also analysed satellite imagery and video footage of horrific scenes showing migrants’ bodies strewn across rubble and rescuers trying to pull badly wounded survivors from the debris.  

    “The US attacked a well-known detention facility where the Huthis have been detaining migrants who had no means to take shelter. The major loss of civilian life in this attack raises serious concerns about whether the US complied with its obligations under international humanitarian law, including the rules on distinction and precautions,” said Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General.

    “The US must conduct a prompt, independent and transparent investigation into this air strike and into any other air strikes that have resulted in civilian casualties as well as those where the rules of international humanitarian law may have been violated.”

    The major loss of civilian life in this attack raises serious concerns about whether the US complied with its obligations under international humanitarian law, including the rules on distinction and precautions,

    Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International’s Secretary General

    Witnesses who visited the Republican hospital and al Talh General hospital in Sa’ada, told Amnesty International they saw more than two dozen Ethiopian migrants who sustained injuries including severe amputations and fractures. They also said that the morgues at the hospitals ran out of space to receive dead bodies, so casualties received from the air strike had to be stacked outside. The ICRC, whose staff were at the site in the immediate aftermath of the attack, also confirmed in a statement a high number of casualties, many of whom were migrants.

    Under international humanitarian law attacking forces have an obligation to do everything feasible to distinguish between military and civilian targets, to verify whether their intended target is a military objective and to cancel an attack if there is doubt.  When attacking a military objective, parties to a conflict must also take all feasible precautions to minimise harm to civilians in the vicinity. 

    If civilian harm is found to have occurred, victims and their families should receive full reparation for violations of international humanitarian law. Furthermore, if investigations find that there were direct attacks on civilians and civilian objects or indiscriminate attacks striking military targets and civilians without distinction and which killed or injured civilians, they should be investigated and treated as violations of internation law and potential war crimes.

    Amnesty International’s arms experts analysed photos of the remnants of the weapons used in the attack and identified fragments of at least two 250 pound precision-guided GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs. US Central Command did not announce the target of the attack but a US defense official said they were assessing “claims” of civilian casualties in the strike, and conducting “our battle-damage assessment”. This assessment, including any conclusions related to civilian harm and efforts to respond to it, should promptly be made public.

    Satellite imagery showing Sa’ada prison compound before the US air strike © 2025 Planet Labs PBC
    Satellite imagery showing the site after the US air strike © 2025 Planet Labs PBC

    The US should have known Sa’ada prison was a detention facility, that has been used for years by the Huthis to detain migrants and that it was regularly visited by ICRC. They should also have known that any aerial attack could result in significant civilian harm.

     Amnesty also recalls that another detention facility within the same Sa’ada prison compound was hit by a Saudi-led coalition air strike on 21 January 2022, using a US-made precision guided munition, killing more than 90 detainees and injuring dozens. According to satellite imagery, since that strike in 2022 the Huthi de facto authorities have constructed additional buildings at that location, one of which was also struck on 28 April.

    Amnesty International was unable to conclusively identify a legitimate military target within the Sa’ada prison compound. Restrictions by the Huthi de facto authorities on independent investigations, including access to the second location struck on 28 April, limit our ability to fully investigate the attack, or to rule out the possibility that there were military objectives within the prison compound. Any attack that fails to distinguish between civilians and civilian objects on the one hand, and legitimate military targets on the other, even within the same compound, constitutes an indiscriminate attack and a violation of international humanitarian law.

     ‘Shock and horror on their faces’

    Amnesty International analysed dozens of videos and photos published by Huthi al Masira TV channel in addition to seven videos privately shared by one witness. This digital evidence showing bodies scattered in the rubble points to dozens of civilian migrant deaths and injuries in the air strike on the detention centre.

    The Huthi-run Ministry of Interior stated that, at the time of the attack, the detention facility was holding 115 African migrant detainees, of whom 68 were killed and 47 were injured.  If this number of casualties proves accurate, it would be the worst case of civilian harm in a single incident by the US military since an air strike in Mosul, Iraq in 2017.

    Amnesty International could not independently verify the death toll, nor speak to survivors or medical workers, due to the Huthis’ ongoing crackdown on civic space. Huthi officials have issued several statements and directives prohibiting people from sharing names, photos, or any information related to the US air strikes’ casualties on social media and other public platforms. Multiple people said they were afraid to speak out of fear of reprisal. In recent years, aid workers, journalists and activists have been detained by the Huthis and accused of espionage.

    Despite this, Amnesty International was able to speak, on condition of anonymity, with three individuals working with African migrant and refugee communities who said that all the migrant detainees held at this detention centre were Ethiopian, with the exception of one Eritrean.  

    One witness said he saw 25 injured migrants in the Republican hospital and nine in Al Talh General hospital in Sa’ada: “They suffered from different fractures and bruises. Some were in critical condition and two had amputated legs… The morgue in the Republican hospital was overwhelmed and there was no place left for tens of corpses that were still left outside the morgue for the second day.”

    Another witness who visited both hospitals and spoke to dozens of the injured Ethiopian migrants said:

    “They told me they were sleeping when they were hit with the first missile at around 4 a.m. in the morning (…) They said they woke up to find dismembered bodies around them. You could see the shock and horror on their faces. Some were still unable to speak because of the trauma.”

    On 27 April, a day before the attack, US Central Command announced it had struck over 800 targets in Yemen since 15 March and that they were intentionally limiting disclosing information about their operations for reasons of operational security.

    US Congress should ensure ongoing efforts to mitigate civilian harm

    Critical systems put in place in recent years building on work started under the first Trump Administration to reduce and better respond to civilian harm caused by US lethal actions abroad are under threat by the current Trump Administration. News outlets have reported that programs at the Defense Department focused on civilian harm mitigation and response are being gutted, and that the US President has rolled back constraints on commanders authorizing certain types of air strikes and special operations.  It has also been reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the top military lawyers responsible for ensuring compliance with international humanitarian law in military operations.

    “At a time when the US appears to be shrinking efforts aimed at reducing civilian harm by US lethal actions, the US Congress should play its oversight role and demand information on investigations to date on these strikes. Congress must further ensure that civilian harm mitigation and response mechanisms remain intact and robustly respond to this and other recent incidents,” said Agnès Callamard.

    Background

     Between November 2023 and January 2025, Huthi armed forces have targeted at least 74 commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, which they claimed were linked to Israel, the USA or the UK.

    US President Joe Biden began air strikes against the Huthis in 2024. The new wave of US strikes under the Trump Administration started on 15 March 2025 after the Huthis announced on 11 March that they would resume attacks on Israeli ships passing through the Red and Arabian seas in response to Israel blocking aid into the occupied Gaza Strip.

    Since 15 March, the Huthis have launched missiles and drones at the USS Harry S. Truman, an aircraft carrier stationed in the Red Sea. They have also resumed their attacks on Israel, striking near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport on 4 May. Israel retaliated in May with air strikes including on Hodeidah port and Sana’a airport.

    On 6 May, the US announced it was ending its military campaign against the Huthis in Yemen.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: Thales to provide a cyber-secured and AI-powered autonomous mine countermeasures system to the Republic of Singapore Navy

    Source: Thales Group

    Headline: Thales to provide a cyber-secured and AI-powered autonomous mine countermeasures system to the Republic of Singapore Navy

    • The unique, sea-proven Pathmaster solution will enable the Navy to accurately detect, classify, and localise mines in one of the busiest maritime straits in the region, in real-time. The solution includes Towed Synthetic Aperture Sonar (TSAS), the MiMap sonar data analysis tool and the M-Cube mission management system.
    • The system will be supported by the Thales Singapore Defence Hub, established in 2023 to provide maintenance, support services, operational availabilities and local development, located in close proximity to the Singapore Armed Forces, and in partnership with ST Engineering.
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    Maritime trade is of critical importance to the economies of Asia. With Singapore positioned at the heart of major global shipping routes, the need for security at the Straits remains a top priority for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

    On 28 March 2025, Thales was awarded a contract through ST Engineering (STE) to provide the Republic of Singapore Navy with a Mine Counter Measures system, Pathmaster, which includes the M-Cube mission management system and TSAS towed sonars combined with the MiMap sonar data analysis tool, which will be fitted on ST Engineering’s unmanned surface vehicle.

    Thales will also provide tools to manage mine databases and library. These will be reinforced with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to facilitate target detection and identification, easing the workload of operators. The system will be supported by the Thales Singapore Defence Hub for maintenance and service and to develop compatible applications that can seamlessly interface with the RSN’s systems.

    As seas become increasingly congested and navies face unexpected threats and challenges, mine countermeasures have become a key discipline to ensure the sovereignty and safety of Singapore’s sea lines of communication. The intelligent system is renowned for its incomparable level of detection and low false alarm rate. The Thales Pathmaster solution is the world’s first sea-proven system and is currently already in service with the British Royal Navy and the French Navy, under the Maritime Mine Countermeasure (MMCM) programme. This contract is the first Pathmaster contract for Thales in Asia.

    “This latest contract award reflects the trust that the Republic of Singapore Navy places in Thales’ naval technologies. The Pathmaster system represents a significant step in the RSN’s vision for an autonomous system of systems, offering enhanced operational capabilities while reinforcing the safety of their personnel. As the first Pathmaster system in the Asian region, Thales strengthens its position as a key supplier to the Navy, addressing the operational needs of the navy in this area. Having successfully delivered multiple radars for major vessel programs in the past, today we are excited to take it a step further to ensure that Singapore stays at the forefront of mine warfare in the region, safeguarding the nation’s maritime routes.” Sébastien Gueremy, VP Underwater Systems, Thales.

    About Thales

    Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

    The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies.

    Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.

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  • MIL-OSI China: China’s 11th military medical expert team to Ethiopia leaves for Addis Ababa 2025-05-19 17:38:14 The 11th Batch of Medical Aid Team of Chinese PLA to Ethiopia departed in the early morning of May 17 for Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, to perform a year-long medical aid mission.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      By Liu Dan

      The Chinese PLA Army Medical University holds a setting-out ceremony for the 11th Batch of Medical Aid Team of Chinese PLA to Ethiopia. (Photo by Wei Hongping)

      BEIJING, May 19 — The 11th Batch of Medical Aid Team of Chinese PLA to Ethiopia departed in the early morning of May 17 for Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, to perform a year-long medical aid mission.

      The 11th medical expert team, the largest military medical expert team ever sent to Ethiopia, consists of 14 military doctors. These military doctors are mainly selected from the First Hospital Affiliated to the Chinese PLA Army Medical University (AMU), covering disciplines such as clinical medicine, medical technology, hospital management, and logistic support. All the members have rich experience in clinical treatment or management.

      During domestic training, the team members received intensive targeted training on emotion management, critical illness treatment, infectious disease prevention and control, among others, which further enhanced their capabilities in carrying out overseas medical aid tasks.

      During the mission, the military medical expert team will continue to help the general hospital of the Ethiopian armed forces improve its medical support capabilities, comprehensively promote the construction of the Ethiopian national army’s newly opened specialized referral hospital, and provide support for the development of local medical and health services.

      Since 2015, the Chinese PLA Army Medical University has sent 11 batches of more than 100 medical experts to Ethiopia to perform medical support tasks for military operations other than war (MOOTW).

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi stresses high-quality compilation of 15th Five-Year Plan 2025-05-19 17:24:17 President Xi Jinping has stressed sound, democratic, and law-based decision-making to ensure China’s next five-year plan for national economic and social development is formulated in high quality.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense

      BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping has stressed sound, democratic, and law-based decision-making to ensure China’s next five-year plan for national economic and social development is formulated in high quality.

      Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent instruction on the work concerning the compilation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

      Xi noted that the scientific formulation and consistent implementation of five-year plans stand as an important piece of experience in the CPC’s approach to governing the country.

      The formulation and implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan holds immense significance for fully realizing the strategic initiatives outlined at the 20th CPC National Congress and advancing Chinese modernization, Xi said.

      He emphasized the importance of integrating top-level design with seeking advice from the public, enhancing research and discussions, and building broad consensus.

      Starting from 2026, China will embark on the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development.

      Currently, the CPC Central Committee is organizing the drafting of proposals for this plan, and relevant departments are gearing up to solicit opinions and suggestions from officials, the general public, as well as experts and scholars through various channels in the near future.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Industry awards highlight economic contribution

    Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets

    Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the recipients of the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry, highlighting the significant contribution they make to New Zealand’s security, economy and workforce.
    “Congratulations to this year’s winners, whose work strengthens New Zealand’s defence capabilities and demonstrates the highest standards, skills, innovation and impact on local communities,” Ms Collins says.
    “The winners include a New Zealand and Tongan-based construction company, which built the Pacific Leadership Development Programme classrooms and fale in Tonga, and an augmented and virtual reality developer who built simulated training courses with the Royal New Zealand Navy.
    “Defence looks forward to enhancing its partnership with industry to supply military assets, equipment and infrastructure following the release of the 2025 Defence Capability Plan, which outlines $12 billion of planned commitments over the next four years.”
    Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk says this year’s recipients demonstrate industry is a trusted partner to Defence.
    “About 800 companies supply critical products and services to New Zealand’s Defence industrial base, bolstering its resilience,” Mr Penk says.
    “Defence is a major contributor to the economy, spending hundreds of millions of dollars locally on engineering and commercial services, maintenance, repair and training support.”
    Notes to editor:
    More information about the award recipients can be found on the Ministry of Defence website: www.defence.govt.nz/business-and-industry/industry-awards/2024-awards-of-excellence-for-industry 
    Imagery of the Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry event at Parliament will be available at 10am on 20 May: www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdfmedia 
    Ministry of Defence Youtube channel here: https://youtube.com/@NewZealandMinistryofDefence
    2024 Category Winners:
    Category A – Prime Contractor of the Year – Hawkins  
    Category B – Sub-contractor/Small to Medium Enterprise of the Year Product – (two winners) Build N Concrete and Seipp Construction
    Category C – Sub-contractor/ Small to Medium Enterprise of the Year Service – The Sysdoc Group
    2024 Special Award Winners:
    Tū Kaha (Courage) – Dr Laura Robichaux (Beca)
    Tū Tika (Commitment) – (two winners) Krystal Paraone (StaplesVR) and Rodney Bosch (PAE) 
    Tū Tira (Comradeship) – Paul Grant (Kuehne + Nagel Limited)
    Tū Māia (Integrity) – Damian Little (Hawkins) 
    Kotahitanga (Unity) – Annette Smith (The Sysdoc Group)
     
    The Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence for Industry are administered by the New Zealand Defence Industry Advisory Council on behalf of the Minister of Defence.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence experts meet in Latvia

    Source: NATO

    The fourth annual NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) Conference took place on 6 – 9 May 2025 in Riga, Latvia. The event provided a forum for high-level policy discussions on the current state of and potential adaptions to NATO IAMD.

    The conference, which focuses on political and strategic-level themes, engaged NATO delegates, senior decision-makers in capitals, and stakeholders from across the Alliance.

    The Secretary General opened the conference with keynote remarks highlighting the critical role of IAMD for NATO’s deterrence and defence. Mr Rutte underscored the need for Allies to invest more in defence and increase overall defence industrial production in light of global security challenges.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Commander UKStratCom Commendations 2025

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Commander UKStratCom Commendations 2025

    On Friday 16 May, personnel and teams from across Strategic Command came together to receive their Commander’s Commendation from General Sir Jim Hockenhull. ​​​​​​​

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    This four-star award was given in recognition of outstanding work in support of Strategic Command and wider-MOD.  

    General Sir Jim Hockenhull was pleased to welcome Strategic Command personnel from areas such as Defence Support, Permanent Joint Headquarters and Integrated Global Defence Network (IGDN). 

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    Commander Strategic Command Commendations 

    • British Army Lieutenant Colonel R Weston 

    • Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander S Williams 

    • British Army Major S Johnson 

    • British Army Major M Wyldes  

    • Royal Air Force Squadron Leader L Bryden 

    • British Army Captain W Smith 

    • British Army Staff Sergeant P Spencer 

    • British Army Sergeant R Toner 

    • British Army Corporal T Harker 

    • Civil Service J Blackwood 

    • Civil Service M Darlow 

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Russia is labelling Oscar Jenkins a ‘mercenary’, not a prisoner of war. What’s the difference – and why does this matter?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shannon Bosch, Associate Professor (Law), Edith Cowan University

    Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old former teacher from Melbourne, was one of many foreigners who responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call in 2022 for volunteers to join Ukraine’s armed forces to help repel Russia’s invasion.

    In early 2024, Jenkins joined Ukraine’s International Legion of Territorial Defence, which has attracted some 20,000 fighters from 50 countries since the war began. He had no previous military experience, but this wasn’t a requirement to join.

    In December, Jenkins was captured by Russian forces in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine and accused of serving as a “mercenary” in Ukraine’s 66th Mechanised Brigade’s 402nd Rifle Battalion. He was tried in a Russian court and sentenced on May 16 to 13 years imprisonment in a maximum-security penal colony.

    When a foreigner volunteers to fight in a war, their legal status under international law can be complicated.

    Are they a soldier with the full authorisation of one of the warring parties to engage in hostilities? Or are they an illegal mercenary?

    And what happens if they are captured?

    Why legal status matters

    The answers to these questions have very real importance to the thousands of foreigners who have joined Ukraine’s International Legion since 2022.

    Russian authorities have classified all of Ukraine’s foreigner fighters as “mercenaries”. They’ve used this label to deny foreign fighters the status of “prisoner of war” (POW), with the requisite protections that come along with that under international humanitarian law.

    While foreigners are permitted under international law to enlist in the armed forces of a state for political or moral reasons, mercenaries have historically been outlawed due to their sole motivation being financial gain.

    International humanitarian law (the rules that govern war) define mercenaries as individuals who are not nationals or residents of a state engaged in war and are recruited to fight outside that state’s official armed forces.

    They are motivated solely by private gain (like money or promises of reward), often well in excess of what the traditional armed forces are paid. Mercenaries are essentially professional soldiers who sell their services to a state without any real ties to that country.

    Once a fighter is classified as a “mercenary”, they lose all the legal protections that are traditionally afforded lawful combatants.

    This includes prisoner of war status if they are captured and immunity from prosecution for fighting in a conflict. Prisoners of war are also entitled to humane treatment and access to food and medical care. And they cannot be subjected to sham trials or torture.

    According to my research, many of the foreign nationals who joined the International Legion were motivated by a desire to defend Ukraine against Russia’s aggression. They were sworn into Ukraine’s armed forces and paid the same as a Ukrainian soldier of equal rank.

    Once enlisted in the armed forces, they were immediately exempt from “mercenary” status, irrespective of their motivation for joining.

    As such, these foreign fighters should be entitled to the full range of protections guaranteed to members of Ukraine’s armed forces under the Geneva Conventions.

    Labelling lawful foreign members of the Ukrainian armed forces as “mercenaries”, and denying them their protections, is an abuse of international law.

    How can Australia protect its nationals?

    If an Australian enlists in Ukraine’s armed forces and is captured by Russian forces, there is a limited toolkit the Australian government can use to help him or her. However, it is not powerless.

    Through its embassy in Moscow, Australia can request access to detainees to assess their welfare while in prison. Russia can, however, decline this access. Details of a detainee’s capture may also be withheld.

    Australia can also apply diplomatic pressure to ensure humane treatment of prisoners and their full POW rights.

    This can be done by working with international bodies, such as the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention or organisations like the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC), which can request access to detainees.

    It appears the government is already doing some of these things. According to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the government has been working with Ukraine and the ICRC to advocate for Jenkins’ welfare and release, and providing consular support to Jenkins’ family.

    Australia also has an obligation to warn its citizens they will likely face severe consequences if they travel to Ukraine to fight and are captured by Russian forces, given Russia’s misuse of the “mercenary” label.

    Through back-channel negotiations, Australia could also push Ukraine or its allies to include Australians being held by Russia in future prisoner swaps.

    In January of this year, Ukraine and Russia carried out such an exchange of 470 prisoners from both nations. And in talks last week in Turkey, both sides agreed to release another 1,000 prisoners on each side.

    Such exchanges have involved foreign fighters in the past. In 2022, 10 foreign citizens were included in a prisoner swap, including five Britons, two Americans, a Croatian, a Swede and a Moroccan. Several of them had been convicted of being mercenaries and sentenced to death after a Russian sham trial.

    There is no guarantee Jenkins would qualify for such an exchange, however, if Russia continues to classify him as a mercenary.

    Shannon Bosch does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. Russia is labelling Oscar Jenkins a ‘mercenary’, not a prisoner of war. What’s the difference – and why does this matter? – https://theconversation.com/russia-is-labelling-oscar-jenkins-a-mercenary-not-a-prisoner-of-war-whats-the-difference-and-why-does-this-matter-256996

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping stresses high-quality formulation of 15th Five-Year Plan /more/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to adhere to scientific, democratic and law-based decision-making to ensure high-quality formulation of the country’s next five-year economic and social development plan.

    Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while giving instructions on work to draw up the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

    Xi Jinping noted that the scientifically based formulation and consistent implementation of five-year plans are an important experience of the CPC in the field of public administration.

    According to him, the formulation and implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan is of great significance for the comprehensive implementation of the strategic plans adopted at the 20th CPC National Congress and the advancement of China’s modernization.

    It is important to combine high-level planning with soliciting public opinion, and intensify research and discussion to achieve broad consensus, Xi stressed.

    From 2026, China will begin implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan for Social and Economic Development. The CPC Central Committee is currently organizing work to formulate recommendations for this plan, and in the near future, relevant agencies will make inquiries in various forms to hear the opinions and suggestions of cadres, citizens, as well as experts and scholars. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Reporting nuisance smoke

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    Agencies that respond to fire and smoke incidents

    Several agencies work closely together during smoke or fire-related incidents, especially in a large-scale event. This ensures all available resources, expertise, and equipment are available for an effective response.  

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand

    Fire and Emergency New Zealand plays a key role in managing fire and smoke events.

    • Issues smoke advisories when there is a significant smoke event that may affect people’s health or cause community concern  
    • Shares public information about fires, with a focus on safety and preparedness  
    • Sets fire seasons and restrictions around lighting fires
    • Leads messaging to the affected communities in a fire emergency, with support from Health New Zealand’s Public Health Service.

    If a fire is dangerous or a threat to a person or property, call 111 and ask for the fire service.

    Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

    Te Whatu Ora provides advice on potential health risks when there is a significant smoke event that may affect public health.

    Christchurch City Council

    Christchurch City Council plays a supporting role in fire response. Depending on the community’s needs, the Council also may have a role in post-emergency recovery, including some wildfire prevention measures and building community resilience.

    Canterbury Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM)

    The CDEM team coordinates the multi-agency emergency response. This includes public information and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents.

    To report a burning-related incident, call us on 0800 765 588 (24-hours) or use one of our other reporting options.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: New fleet fortifies Auckland Emergency Management capability

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    Auckland Emergency Management’s ability to deliver urgent response operations has been further enhanced, with eight new vehicles and three catering trailers ready to hit the road.

    Each highly specialised vehicle in the new emergency response fleet is purpose-built and equipped with tools and provisions that allow teams to go off-road and safely undertake a wide range of activities.

    The upgraded fleet supplements existing equipment and resources and is a big step forward in strengthening AEM’s local coordination capabilities and ability to help Aucklanders in emergencies like flooding, particularly in remote and rural areas. 

    “The new fleet gives us the tools to get where we need to go, stay there as long as we’re needed, and support the communities who need us most,” says John Cranfield, Head of Operations, Auckland Emergency Management. “It’s about being ready for anything—today and into the future.”

    One of the new class 2 trucks equipped with a wide range of specialist tools and gear to support response activities.

    The new equipment also enhances AEM’s ability to support wider civil defence needs across the country. Whether delivering supplies, supporting civil defence centres, or managing field operations in remote areas, the enhanced fleet will help our responders deploy to impacted areas and remain self-sufficient whilst there, so as not to place further strain on local resources.

    The fleet includes two new 4×4 class 2 trucks with a raised chassis, which enables operations in and around floodwaters when it’s safe to do so. These trucks are equipped with hydraulic ladder systems, winches, and specialised search-and-rescue lights. They will be used by response teams in the North and West to undertake response activities as needed, says John.

    Three new 4×4 command vans will provide invaluable situational awareness to coordinate response efforts from out in the field. Each specialised van is equipped with computers, Low Earth Orbit satellite internet capability and radio repeaters, enabling the vans to function as a small mobile office. The vans are fully self-sufficient, with a generator and fridge, making them particularly useful in isolated areas.

    Three Ford Ranger Wildtrak utes have also joined the AEM fleet, providing further capacity to navigate floodwaters and off-road terrain. With searchlights, winches, and specialised tools and equipment onboard, the utes will be used in rescue activities and everyday operations.

    To help deliver hot meals and drinks to New Zealand response teams and community members in need, three new catering trailers have been acquired to boost AEM’s capability at Civil Defence Centres and in remote or isolated areas.

    “We are ready to respond wherever these new vehicles are needed. The additional capability means we have more opportunity to assist when there are multiple events occurring across the region at the same time,” says John.

    The new fleet has been blessed at a ceremony, led by local iwi Ngāti Tamaoho and attended by councillors, emergency services personnel, New Zealand response teams, and other key partners.

    Funding for the vehicles came through Auckland Council’s storm recovery fund and AEM’s capital expenditure budget and is a critical part of the region’s ongoing commitment to build resilience to manage severe weather events.

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    Source: US Army (video statements)

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: NSU scientists have developed a method for determining biocarbon in jet fuel samples using accelerator mass spectrometry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The NSU-NNC Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Shared Use Center conducted the first analysis of biocarbon content in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) samples. Four samples of different origin were analyzed during the laboratory study. The results showed that the accelerator mass spectrometry method can become a routine method for analyzing biocarbon in SAF aviation fuel.

    — We were approached by specialists from the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (Moscow) to analyze the biocarbon content in kerosene samples using accelerator mass spectrometry. This analysis is necessary for the certification of the aviation fuel they are developing and its further use within the framework of modern requirements. This development is of particular relevance, which will only increase over time: in order to reduce the carbon footprint, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) launched the CORSIA program in 2016, which obliges airlines to compensate for the growth of emissions. The goal of this program is to prevent the growth of carbon dioxide emissions relative to the 2020 level. Russia also plans to participate in this international program. From 2025, flights from the EU must use 2% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) — fuel with a biogenic component. By 2050, this share will reach 63%, — said Ekaterina Parkhomchuk, Director of the NSU-NNC UMS Collective Use Center.

    SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is a product of processing biomass, which includes vegetable oils, animal fat, lignocellulosic wood waste, and microalgae. Processing, depending on the type of feedstock, may include catalytic hydrogenation, hydrocracking, hydrodeoxygenation, isomerization, gasification, and the Fischer-Tropsch process. The resulting processing product is then added to kerosene obtained from fossil hydrocarbon sources.

    Russia is one of the largest producers of jet fuel — 12.8 million tons of this type of fuel were produced in 2021 — and also has huge raw material potential for SAF production. In 2020, the production of vegetable oils amounted to 7.3 million tons. The production of “sustainable aviation fuel” requires certification and control over compliance with the requirements for the minimum content of the “biocarbon” share, so a routine method for its analysis is needed. This analysis can be performed by measuring the concentration of radiocarbon, for example, indirectly by the radioactivity of the material, or by the direct method of accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS). Both methods for determining radiocarbon have been developed in Russia, but accelerator mass spectrometry is represented only in the Novosibirsk UMS Center of Collective Use of NSU-NNC.

    Search for biogenic carbon

    — “Biogenic” carbon differs from fossil carbon in its isotopic composition — primarily in the concentration of the radioactive isotope C-14 (radiocarbon) relative to the main stable isotope C-12. In modern biological objects, the proportion of radiocarbon, although extremely small — about 10 to the minus tenth power % — is still at a level detectable by modern technology; however, due to the beta decay of the C-14 nucleus, over time the amount of radiocarbon in fossil raw materials becomes orders of magnitude smaller and quantitative determination becomes impossible.

    Accelerator mass spectrometry provides the ability to reliably measure the concentration of radiocarbon in any samples at a level above 10 to the -14th power %, which is 0.01% of the current level in the biosphere. Therefore, by conducting UMS analysis of any materials, including kerosene, food additives, drugs, etc., it is possible to determine with high accuracy the proportion of carbon of modern biological origin, – explained Ekaterina Parkhomchuk.

    The NSU-NNC UMS Collective Use Center received 4 samples from RGUNG as introductory or test experiments, including two reference (standard) samples, which were kerosene obtained exclusively from biological raw materials and kerosene from fossil oil, as well as two samples of kerosene obtained by mixing the first two in proportions unknown to Novosibirsk scientists. Innovative sample preparation aimed at overcoming the “sulfur barrier” was used in the analysis of the samples. As Ekaterina Parkhomchuk explained, the complexity of fuel analysis lies in the high content of sulfur and nitrogen, which cause rapid corrosion of measuring instruments. A unique graphitizer has been developed at Novosibirsk State University, which allows working even with high-sulfur oils. This gives Russia a technological advantage over foreign analogues.

    — UMS analysis requires the production of a graphite cathode from the material being studied. This is done by burning the sample, extracting the target carbon dioxide from the resulting complex gas mixture and catalytically carbonizing it into elemental graphite. The difficulty of analyzing most hydrocarbon fuels is that the material may contain impurity elements such as sulfur and nitrogen, which quickly disable traditionally used “graphitizers”, such as those offered by the Swiss company Ionplus. Several years ago, NSU developed and assembled a graphitization stand that allows for the preparation of graphitized samples for UMS cathodes with sufficient purity even from high-sulfur oils, which distinguishes it from foreign analogues. It was used for the work described, — said Ekaterina Parkhomchuk.

    The studies were conducted under special conditions, observing all standardized requirements for laboratories that conduct radiocarbon studies not only of ancient samples, but also of samples containing excessive amounts of radiocarbon. These measures are designed to ensure radiation and biological safety, as well as to prevent cross-contamination of samples and false test results. Sample preparation of biological and C-14-labeled samples is carried out in different laboratories. Personnel working in one laboratory do not have access to the other. Employees of both laboratories maintain isolation from each other, do not cross paths in offices, lunch rooms, and recreation areas. Also, both laboratories use separate chemicals, materials, and utensils.

    — Three graphite cathodes were made from each sample and UMS analysis was performed on all samples. It turned out that one reference sample did not contain C-14, i.e. it belonged to fossil raw materials (most likely oil), and the concentration of radiocarbon in the second reference sample slightly exceeded the modern level of C-14. This indicates that the time of origin of the plant raw materials from which the biogenic fuel was obtained corresponds to the period 2000-2010, when the concentration of radiocarbon in the atmosphere was still higher than usual as a result of nuclear tests conducted in the 50-70s of the last century. In other words, both samples really belonged to two different sources of production — fossil (oil, gas or coal) and modern (biomass). And the other two samples showed results different from the first two — one contained about 6% biogenic carbon, and the second — about 13%. Our experimental results coincided with the calculated ratios, according to which the RGUNG specialists prepared mixed samples, which confirms the validity of using the UMS method to determine biocarbon, – summed up Ekaterina Parkhomchuk.

    Promising technology

    The technology of joint processing of lignocellulosic raw materials PCH-SAF, developed at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University), is based on the processes of fast pyrolysis, delayed coking and hydrocracking of traditional oil and plant raw materials. Waste is used as the initial biomass – sawdust of coniferous and deciduous trees, sunflower husks, etc.

    — This technology consists of the joint processing of plant and oil raw materials. There are three stages of obtaining the component: fast pyrolysis of biomass, coking and hydrocracking. By means of fast pyrolysis, we liquefy the initial biomass and obtain the so-called bio-oil at the output. At the coking stage, co-processing of oil residues, for example, tar, with bio-oil occurs. At the hydrocracking stage, the raw material is a mixture of vacuum gas oil with the gas oil fraction of the coking process, containing bio-oil components, — explained Mikhail Ershov, professor of the Department of Oil Refining Technology.

    One of the advantages of the technology developed at RGUNG is the use of the existing infrastructure of oil refineries. It is assumed that when it is implemented on an industrial scale, there will be no need to replace the catalyst at the hydrocracking unit, and if necessary, only the process conditions may need to be adjusted. The process is currently at the laboratory stage, a laboratory sample has been developed and is being tested. This work is being carried out within the framework of the RSF grant No. 22-79-10280 “Study of new methods for obtaining renewable aviation fuel from lignocellulosic biomass using a complex of thermal and thermocatalytic processes.”

    Prospects for cooperation

    Mikhail Ershov clarified that kerosene obtained using PCH-SAF technology must meet the requirements of GOST 10227, which applies to fuels for jet engines, and be no different from petroleum kerosene.

    — In the context of the global transition to renewable energy sources, green fuel and reducing the carbon footprint, we must follow these trends. Compliance with ICAO emissions requirements will contribute to the growth of imports of renewable components, and therefore dependence on supplier countries (China, India). The PCH-SAF technology we propose, due to the existing infrastructure, will allow for a short transition to the production of aviation biofuel with a reduced carbon footprint without significant capital investments. In case of successful testing and confirmation of a reduction in the carbon footprint, it is necessary to approve such fuel with the participation of leading organizations FAU “25th State Research Institute of Chemmotology of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation”, FAU “TsIAM named after P.I. Baranov”, FSUE GosNII GA for use in civil and military aircraft, — he said.

    Mikhail Ershov noted that currently there is no domestic method for measuring biogenic components in petroleum products, in particular, aviation fuel. However, with an increase in the share of biogenic raw materials involved, there will be a need to confirm the biogenicity of fuels. Therefore, RGUNG specialists plan to develop a standard method for determining biocarbon using UMS together with NSU scientists.

    Ekaterina Parkhomchuk believes that the UMS method has proven its accuracy, sensitivity and reliability, and can become a key tool for the transition of aviation to “green” rails. And the introduction of the technology developed by RGUNG specialists into industry will open the way for Russia to leadership in the production of sustainable aviation fuel.

    — Currently, standard methods for analyzing materials for biogenic origin have been developed in different countries, and radiocarbon analysis is considered the “gold standard” among all possible methods. The method of accelerator mass spectrometry, unique in sensitivity, accuracy, and productivity, and the sample preparation methods we have developed are considered very promising for this new area of economic activity, — Ekaterina Parkhomchuk summarized.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Xi stresses high-quality compilation of 15th Five-Year Plan

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, May 19 — President Xi Jinping has stressed sound, democratic, and law-based decision-making to ensure China’s next five-year plan for national economic and social development is formulated in high quality.

    Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in a recent instruction on the work concerning the compilation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).

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  • MIL-OSI USA: For Immediate Release: Congressman Wesley Hunt’s Appointment to the Board of Visitors at the United States Military Academy at West Point

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Wesley Hunt (Texas 38th District)

    March 18th, 2025 

    Contact: Matthew Topolski, Communications Director

    Email: Matthew.Topolski@mail.house.gov

    Washington, D.C. – Congressman Wesley Hunt was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the Board of Visitors for the United States Military Academy at West Point on March 17, 2025. 

    Congressman Wesley Hunt released the following statement about his appointment:

    “I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to be appointed by President Trump to the Board of Visitors at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

    As a graduate of this esteemed institution and a former Apache helicopter pilot who served in combat, West Point has played an integral role in shaping my life, my values, and my commitment to service.

    The Academy stands as a pillar of excellence, duty, and leadership, forging the next generation of military officers who will defend our nation with honor.

    To now have the opportunity to serve in an advisory capacity, ensuring that West Point continues its proud tradition of developing leaders of character, is both a privilege and a solemn responsibility.

    I look forward to working alongside my fellow board members, military leaders, and the administration to support the Academy’s mission of producing officers who are ready to lead in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.

    To my fellow graduates, current cadets, and all those who wear the uniform—this appointment is not just a duty, but a continuation of my lifelong commitment to the ideals that West Point instilled in me.”  

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  • MIL-OSI China: Israeli forces launch ‘extensive’ ground operation across Gaza as death toll mounts

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    This photo released on May 16, 2025 shows Israeli troops operating in the Gaza Strip. [Israel Defense Forces/Handout via Xinhua]

    The Israeli military announced Sunday a significant ground incursion into “multiple areas” of the Gaza Strip, as Palestinian health officials reported overnight and morning airstrikes that they said killed at least 67 people, including many women and children.

    The military stated that ground forces, including reservists, have begun “extensive operations” in both northern and southern Gaza under an offensive it termed “Gideon’s Chariots.” This campaign marks a new phase in Israel’s now 20-month-old war against Hamas and other militant factions.

    Palestinian sources reported that Israeli airstrikes hit the Khan Younis area in southern Gaza, including tents sheltering displaced civilians.

    The official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported on Friday that at least 67 Palestinians had been killed and 361 others wounded in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip over the preceding 24 hours.

    Local health authorities have confirmed that the Palestinian death toll from the Israeli offensive since October 2023 has reached 53,339, with an additional 121,043 people injured. They added that the majority of the casualties were women and children.

    According to their figures, the death toll since Israel’s resumption of hostilities on March 18, following a two-month truce, has risen to 3,193, with 8,993 others injured.

    The Israeli military said its forces have killed “dozens” of militants, dismantled both above- and below-ground military infrastructure, and are now positioned at strategic locations within Gaza.

    “The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip as required, in order to defend Israeli civilians,” the military said in a statement.

    Israeli officials stated that the objectives of the “Gideon’s Chariots” operation include seizing key parts of the enclave, pushing a majority of Gaza’s around 2 million residents further south, and resuming humanitarian aid distribution under stricter Israeli oversight.

    Meanwhile, delegations from Israel and Hamas convened in Doha, Qatar, for another round of indirect negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and the release of hostages. Diplomats indicated that progress remained elusive, with both sides maintaining firm positions.

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed earlier on Sunday that an Israeli negotiation team was engaged in indirect talks in Doha regarding a hostage release deal with Hamas, which could include a potential end to the Gaza war.

    The Prime Minister’s office stated that the negotiation team in Doha was working “to realize every chance for a deal,” including one that would “end the fighting,” secure the release of the 58 hostages still held in Gaza, expel Hamas militants, and disarm the Gaza Strip.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: Reminder to be Safe This Boating Season

    Source: United States Department of Defense (video statements)

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    During National Safe Boating Week, members of the @U.S.CoastGuard and @nsbc collaborate to send a special safety message for the upcoming #MemorialDay weekend.

    #coastguard #usa

    For more on the Department of Defense, visit: http://www.defense.gov
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  • MIL-OSI Video: Why Is Army Lethality Important?

    Source: US Army (video statements)

    About the U.S. Army:

    The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.

    Interested in joining the U.S. Army?
    Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L

    Connect with the U.S. Army online:
    Web: https://www.army.mil
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USarmy/
    X: https://www.twitter.com/USArmy
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-army
    #USArmy #Soldiers #Military #Shorts #Army

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2_eQ0pXRLQ

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  • MIL-OSI Video: This is Mission SUCCESS.

    Source: US Army (video statements)

    About the U.S. Army:

    The Army Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To deploy, fight and win our nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt & sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.

    Interested in joining the U.S. Army?
    Visit: spr.ly/6001igl5L

    Connect with the U.S. Army online:
    Web: https://www.army.mil
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USarmy/
    X: https://www.twitter.com/USArmy
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usarmy/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-army
    #USArmy #Soldiers #Military #Shorts #Army

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7okx8XySQw4

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Wyoming Air National Guard commander promoted to brigadier general

    Source: US State of Wyoming

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. — U.S. Air Force Col. Barry Deibert was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony at the Wyoming National Guard’s Joint Force Readiness Center on May 17, 2025.

    Deibert is known for his integrity, honesty and perseverance—qualities that have shaped his decades of service and earned him the respect of those he leads. As the assistant adjutant general for air and commander of the Wyoming Air National Guard, he oversees more than 1,200 Airmen who support a wide range of national, state and community missions.

    Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, adjutant general of Wyoming, presided over the ceremony and commended Deibert for his lifelong dedication to service and community in addition to being a caring leader.

    “You look at his entire life, and he is the epitome of a citizen Airman—serving full time while also teaching in our schools,” said Porter. “Every chance Deibert has to make an impact—to make the world and our state a better place—he takes it. It’s a privilege to be here today to celebrate you.”

    Surrounded by friends, family, and fellow Airmen and Soldiers, Brig. Gen. Deibert received his new rank in a ceremony filled with pride and tradition. Among the honored guests was his father, August Anton Deibert a 97-year-old U.S. Army veteran who is the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service in the Korean War.

    The importance of family was a theme throughout the ceremony. Porter acknowledged their vital role, noting that continued service would not be possible without their support.

    Deibert’s wife, Pat, and daughter, Darcy, had the honor of pinning on his brigadier general rank. The pinning ceremony, a time-honored tradition, marks the first time the new rank is officially placed on the uniform. The star, representing general officer rank, traces its lineage to a 1780 decree by Gen. George Washington during the War for American Independence. It is customary for close family or friends to participate, symbolizing the contributions they’ve made to the officer’s career.

    In his first remarks as a general officer, Deibert spoke with humility and reflected on his journey, including an earlier retirement before being asked—several times—to return to service. Eventually, he answered the call.

    “Standing here today, wearing this rank—it’s humbling,” said Deibert.

    With humor, he added, “That could be a trivia question: How long does it take for an airman basic to make brigadier general? 39 years.” The audience laughed, and he continued, “But it’s a culmination of years of service, sacrifice, and support—and I’m not talking about mine. I’m talking about everyone else in this room. This promotion isn’t about a single person. It’s about all the people I’ve had the privilege to serve with. To the Airmen I’ve worked alongside—you’ve inspired me and continue to. Airmen are the magic.”

    Deibert closed by saying he views his new role not as a reward, but as a responsibility.

    “This wasn’t in my original plan. But I’m humbled and grateful for the support. Stay strong, be proud, and fly for the brand.”

    The ceremony concluded with the singing of the Air Force song, followed by the Army song—in honor of his father, Corporal August Anton Deibert.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: 1 in 5 Gazans face starvation. Can the law force Israel to act?

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University

    As Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, killing scores of people a day, the two-month ceasefire that brought a halt to the violence earlier this year feels like a distant memory.

    Israel’s overall military and political objective in Gaza hasn’t changed after 19 months of war: it is still seeking the absolute defeat of Hamas and return of the remaining Israeli hostages.

    But it is unclear how Hamas will ever be militarily defeated unless there is a complete and unconditional surrender and the laying down of all arms. This appears unlikely, despite the success of Israel’s so-called “decapitation strategy” targeting the Hamas leadership.

    And Hamas continues to hold an estimated that 57 Israeli hostages in Gaza, of which up to 24 are believed to still be alive. The group is insisting on guarantees that Israel will end the war before releasing any more hostages.

    An ongoing blockade for 18 years

    With negotiations at a stalemate, Israel has not only maintained its blockade of Gaza, but strengthened it.

    Israel first imposed a land, sea and air blockade of Gaza in 2007 after Hamas came to power. These restrictions have severely limited the movement of people and vehicles across the border, as well as the amount of food, medicine and other goods that have been permitted to go into and out of Gaza.

    These controls increased significantly after Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023. They’ve been maintained at heightened levels ever since.

    The January ceasefire temporarily increased the flow of food, medical aid and other support into Gaza. However, this came to an end in early March when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut off aid again to pressure Hamas to extend the ceasefire and release more hostages. Hostilities resumed soon after.

    The United Nations’ humanitarian efforts in Gaza have now come to a “near-standstill”. On May 13, Tom Fletcher, the UN emergency relief coordinator, addressed the UN Security Council, stating:

    For more than 10 weeks, nothing has entered Gaza – no food, medicine, water or tents. […] Every single one of the 2.1 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip face the risk of famine. One in five faces starvation.

    Israel denies there are food shortages in Gaza. It says it won’t permit any trucks to enter the strip until a new system is in place to prevent Hamas from siphoning supplies.

    International law is clear

    Both the 1949 Geneva Conventions and customary international law make clear:

    The use of starvation of the civilian population as a method of warfare is prohibited.

    In addition, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) makes starvation of civilians a war crime.

    Under international humanitarian law, Fletcher noted, Israel has the responsibility to ensure aid reaches people in territory it occupies. However, Israel’s method of distributing aid, he said, “makes aid conditional on political and military aims” and “makes starvation a bargaining chip”.

    What have the courts found?

    International courts have not ignored Israel’s obligations on this front.

    In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Hamas leader Mohammed Deif (one of the masterminds of the October 7 attack), in addition to Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

    In relation Netanyahu and Gallant, the ICC’s pre-trial chamber found:

    there are reasonable grounds to believe that both individuals intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies.

    As Israel is not a party to the Rome Statute, there is no obligation on the government to act on the arrest warrants. Both men remain free to travel as long as they do not enter the territory of a Rome Statute party. (Even then, their arrest is not guaranteed.)

    The ICC warrants will remain in effect unless withdrawn by the court. The arrest in March of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte highlighted that while ICC investigations may take time, those accused of crimes can eventually be brought before the court to face justice.

    This is especially so if there is a change in political leadership in a country that allows an arrest to go ahead.

    Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing another case in which South Africa alleges Israel has committed genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza.

    The case began with high-profile hearings last year when the court issued provisional measures, or orders, requiring Israel to refrain from engaging in any genocidal acts.

    The most recent of those orders, issued last May, called on Israel to immediately halt its offensive in Rafah (in southern Gaza) and maintain the opening of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt to allow “unhindered provision at scale of urgently needed basic services and humanitarian assistance”.

    These orders remain in effect. Yet, Rafah today is a “no-go zone” that Gazans have been ordered to evacuate. And Israel’s ongoing blockade of the strip and restrictions on aid and food entering the territory are clearly in defiance of the court.

    Late last month, the ICJ began hearings to form an opinion on Israel’s duties to allow aid to enter Gaza. Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Saar, criticised the ICJ’s hearings as “another attempt to politicise and abuse the legal process in order to persecute Israel”.

    The court’s advisory opinion on this issue is not expected for several months. A final decision on South Africa’s broader case may take years.

    So, what can be done?

    Reflecting on the situation in Gaza, Fletcher observed at the UN:

    This degradation of international law is corrosive and infectious. It is undermining decades of progress on rules to protect civilians from inhumanity and the violent and lawless among us who act with impunity. Humanity, the law and reason must prevail.

    Yet, while the Security Council continues to have the situation in Gaza under review, it has proven incapable of acting decisively because of US support for Israel.

    The Biden Administration was prepared to use its veto power to block binding Security Council resolutions forcing Israel to respond to the humanitarian crisis. The Trump Administration would no doubt do the same.

    However, as Duterte’s arrest shows, international law sometimes does result in action. The finding by another UN body last week that Russia was responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014 is another case in point.

    As the Dutch foreign minister pointed out in that case, the finding sends a message that “states cannot violate international law with impunity”.

    Donald Rothwell receives funding from Australian Research Council

    – ref. 1 in 5 Gazans face starvation. Can the law force Israel to act? – https://theconversation.com/1-in-5-gazans-face-starvation-can-the-law-force-israel-to-act-256695

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  • MIL-Evening Report: AI is moving fast. Climate policy provides valuable lessons for how to keep it in check

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milica Stilinovic, PhD Candidate, School of Media and Communications; Managing Editor, Policy & Internet journal, University of Sydney

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    Artificial intelligence (AI) might not have been created to enable new forms of sexual violence such as deepfake pornography. But that has been an unfortunate byproduct of the rapidly advancing technology.

    This is just one example of AI’s many unintended uses.

    AI’s intended uses are not without their own problems, including serious copyright concerns. But beyond this, there is much experimentation happening with the rapidly advancing technology. Models and code are shared, repurposed and remixed in public online spaces.

    These collaborative, loosely networked communities — what we call “underspheres” in our recently published paper in New Media & Society — are where users experiment with AI rather than simply consume it. These spaces are where generative AI is pushed into unpredictable and experimental directions. And they show why a new approach to regulating AI and mitigating its risks is urgently needed. Climate policy offers some useful lessons.

    A limited approach

    As AI advances, so do concerns about risk. Policymakers have responded quickly. For example, the European Union AI Act which came into force in 2024 classifies systems by risk: banning “unacceptable” ones, regulating “high-risk” uses, and requiring transparency for lower-risk tools.

    Other governments — including those of the United Kingdom, United States and China — are taking similar directions. However, their regulatory approaches differ in scope, stage of development, and enforcement.

    But these efforts share a limitation: they’re built around intended use, not the messy, creative and often unintended ways AI is actually being used — especially in fringe spaces.

    So, what risks can emerge from creative deviance in AI? And can risk-based frameworks handle technologies that are fluid, remixable and fast-moving?

    Sub communities within the larger Reddit platform often experiment with unintential uses of AI.
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    Experimentation outside of regulation

    There are several online spaces where members of the undersphere gather. They include GitHub (a web-based platform for collaborative software development), Hugging Face (a platform that offers ready-to-use machine learning models, datasets, and tools for developers to easily build and launch AI apps) and subreddits (individual communities or forums within the larger Reddit platform).

    These environments encourage creative experimentation with generative AI outside regulated frameworks. This experimentation can include instructing models to avoid intended behaviours – or do the opposite. It can also include creating mashups or more powerful variations of generative AI by remixing software code that is made publicly available for anyone to view, use, modify and distribute.

    The potential harms of this experimentation are highlighted by the proliferation of deepfake pornography. So too are the limits of the current approach to regulation rapidly advancing technology such as AI.

    Deepfake technology wasn’t originally developed to create non-consensual pornographic videos and images. But this is ultimately what happened within subreddit communities, beginning in 2017. Deepfake pornography then quickly spread from this undersphere into the mainstream; a recent analysis of more than 95,000 deepfake videos online found 98% of them were deep fake pornography videos.

    It was not until 2019 – years after deepfake pornography first emerged – that attempts to regulate it began to emerge globally. But these attempts were too rigid to capture the new ways deepfake technology was being used by then to cause harm. What’s more, the regulatory efforts were sporadic and inconsistent between states. This impeded efforts to protect people – and democracies – from the impacts of deepfakes globally.

    This is why we need regulation that can march in step with emerging technologies and act quickly when unintended use prevails.

    Embracing uncertainty, complexity and change

    A way to look at AI governance is through the prism of climate change. Climate change is also the result of many interconnected systems interacting in ways we can’t fully control — and its impacts can only be understood with a degree of uncertainty.

    Over the past three decades, climate governance frameworks have evolved to confront this challenge: to manage complex, emerging, and often unpredictable risks. And although this framework has yet to demonstrate its ability to meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it has succeeded in sustaining global attention over the years on emerging climate risks and their complex impacts.

    At the same time it has provided a forum where responsibilities and potential solutions can be publicly debated.

    A similar governance framework should also be adopted to manage the spread of AI. This framework should consider the interconnected risks caused by generative AI tools linking with social media platforms. It should also consider cascading risks, as content and code are reused and adapted. And it should consider systemic risks, such as declining public trust or polarised debate.

    Importantly, this framework must also involve diverse voices. Like climate change, generative AI won’t affect just one part of society — it will ripple through many. And the challenge is how to adapt with it.

    Applied to AI, climate change governance approaches could help promote preemptive action in the wake of unforeseen use (such as in the case of deepfake porn) before the issue becomes widespread.

    Over the past three decades, climate governance frameworks have evolved to manage complex, emerging, and often unpredictable risks.
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    Avoiding the pitfalls of climate governance

    While climate governance offers a useful model for adaptive, flexible regulation, it also brings important warnings that must be avoided.

    Climate politics has been mired by loopholes, competing interests and sluggish policymaking. From Australia’s shortcomings in implementing its renewable strategy, to policy reversals in Scotland and political gridlock in the United States, climate policy implementation has often been the proverbial wrench in the gears of environmental law.

    But, when it comes to AI governance, this all-too-familiar climate stalemate brings with it important lessons for the realm of AI governance.

    First, we need to find ways to align public oversight with self-regulation and transparency on the part of AI developers and suppliers.

    Second, we need to think about generative AI risks at a global scale. International cooperation and coordination are essential.

    Finally, we need to accept that AI development and experimentation will persist, and craft regulations that respond to this in order to keep our societies safe.

    Francesco Bailo has received funding from Meta and from Australia’s Department of Defence.

    Jonathon Hutchinson and Milica Stilinovic do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. AI is moving fast. Climate policy provides valuable lessons for how to keep it in check – https://theconversation.com/ai-is-moving-fast-climate-policy-provides-valuable-lessons-for-how-to-keep-it-in-check-255624

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Leading Environmental organisations call on the PM to reject the Regulatory Standards Bill

    Source: Greenpeace

    Four of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading environmental organisations have today issued a joint open letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, urging him to reject the Regulatory Standards Bill in full.

    The Regulatory Standards Bill is being discussed in Cabinet on Monday, 19 May 2025.

    The open letter, signed by the executive directors of Forest & Bird, Greenpeace Aotearoa, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS), and WWF-New Zealand, describes the Regulatory Standards Bill as “an unprecedented threat” to environmental protection, climate action, and the country’s democratic and constitutional foundations.

    The organisations warn the Bill would create a dangerous new precedent where governments are expected to compensate companies if new environmental protections interfere with their property, effectively turning the polluters pay principle on its head.

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  • Minister of State for Defence to lead Indian delegation at LIMA 2025 in Malaysia

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will lead the Indian delegation to the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), scheduled to be held in Langkawi, Malaysia, from May 20 to 24.
     
    A dedicated Indian Pavilion has been set up at the exhibition and will be formally inaugurated by the Minister. The pavilion will showcase the growing strength and capabilities of India’s defence sector, reflecting the country’s focus on self-reliance and innovation in defence production.
     
    Several Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs)—including Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, BEML, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and Gliders India Limited—will participate, alongside private Indian defence firms. These entities will exhibit cutting-edge technologies and indigenous advancements in aerospace and maritime systems.
     
    India’s participation will also feature key defence assets, including a Dornier aircraft and an Indian Naval Ship, demonstrating the operational readiness and technological prowess of the Indian Armed Forces.
     
    On the sidelines of the exhibition, Minister Sanjay Seth is expected to hold bilateral discussions with the Malaysian Minister of Defence, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin Nordin. The meeting aims to further enhance defence cooperation and reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Malaysia.
     
    India and Malaysia share a strong and multifaceted relationship, with defence and security forming a key pillar of bilateral engagement. The two nations have continued to expand their collaboration under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was formalised during the Malaysian Prime Minister’s visit to India in 2024.
     
    First held in 1991 and conducted biennially, LIMA is one of the largest maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific region. It serves as a vital platform for strategic dialogue, defence diplomacy, and technological innovation, making India’s participation at LIMA 2025 both timely and impactful.

  • MIL-OSI Russia: At least 2 killed, 19 injured after ship collides with New York bridge

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    NEW YORK, May 18 (Xinhua) — A Mexican Navy sailing vessel on a holiday visit to New York collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, killing two people and injuring 19 others, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said.

    According to E. Adams, there were 277 people on board the Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtemoc, four of whom were injured and are in critical condition.

    E. Adams attributed the collision to mechanical failure. “The pilot lost control of the vessel,” he said, adding that the ship had earlier moved away from nearby Pier 17.

    A police spokesman said all the victims were on board and no one fell into the water.

    Videos posted on social media showed the vessel’s 147-foot masts were clearly too tall to pass safely under the bridge.

    Following the collision, the New York Police Department issued a warning on social media site X that people should avoid areas around the Brooklyn Bridge due to the ongoing investigation, heavy traffic, and emergency response work.

    As a result, all lanes of traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge are currently closed in both directions. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dozens Injured After Ship Collides With New York Bridge

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    NEW YORK, May 18 (Xinhua) — A Mexican Navy sailing vessel on a holiday visit to New York collided with the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday evening, injuring dozens of people on board, local media reported.

    There were reportedly 277 people on board the Mexican navy ship Cuauhtemoc. A fire department spokesman said three of the victims were in critical condition and 17 others were seriously injured.

    Video posted on social media shows the ship’s 147-foot masts were apparently too tall to pass safely under the bridge.

    According to media reports, the ship was scheduled to return to New York in July 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

    Following the collision, the New York Police Department issued a warning on social media site X that people should avoid areas around the Brooklyn Bridge due to the ongoing investigation, heavy traffic, and emergency response work.

    As a result, all lanes of traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge are currently closed in both directions. –0–

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