Evening Brief: US Army Awards Oshkosh $27.6M Contract for Medium Equipment Trailers, Coordinated Bomb and Gun Attacks Kill Seven in Colombia

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evening brief jun 11 2025
evening brief jun 11 2025

Good Evening! Here’s your SOFREP Evening Brief for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, packed with the latest defense and global affairs news: The US Army gave Oshkosh a $27.6 million contract for 55 new equipment trailers to modernize ground transport. In Colombia, coordinated rebel attacks killed seven and injured 28, signaling a resurgence in violence. At least 20 people died in Nigeria’s Plateau State amid renewed ethnic clashes. Israeli troops allegedly fired on aid seekers in Gaza, killing 15 and worsening the humanitarian crisis. Iran threatened US bases as nuclear talks stall, with Trump expressing doubt over a deal. Northern Ireland saw racist riots that injured 17 officers. South Korea halted anti-North propaganda broadcasts to ease border tensions.

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US Army Awards Oshkosh $27.6M Contract for Medium Equipment Trailers

The US Army has recently awarded Oshkosh Defense a $27.6 million contract for 55 Medium Equipment Trailers (METs), reinforcing its ground logistics modernization efforts.

The order is part of a five-year agreement for up to 557 trailers and follows a $27.3 million contract for 57 units placed in 2024.

Oshkosh is producing the trailers in collaboration with Dutch manufacturer Broshuis BV. While no delivery schedule has been disclosed, the METs are expected to bolster transport capabilities for heavy military assets.

The six-axle drop-deck MET is designed to haul up to 60 tons and is compatible with Oshkosh’s M1300 Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System. It supports various armored platforms, including the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), Paladin howitzer, and field artillery ammunition supply vehicles (FAASVs).

Built for European road compliance, the MET can pass under four-meter overpasses and navigate water obstacles using its hydraulically adjustable suspension.

Oshkosh emphasized the MET’s critical role in enabling rapid, resilient logistics operations in contested environments.

Coordinated Bomb and Gun Attacks Kill Seven in Colombia

Colombia’s southwest was hit by 24 coordinated bomb and gun attacks Tuesday, leaving at least seven dead and 28 injured in a wave of violence that struck police stations, municipal buildings, and civilian areas in Cali and nearby towns.

National Police chief Gen. Carlos Fernando Triana said the assaults—carried out using car bombs, motorcycle bombs, rifles, and a suspected drone—are suspected to be the work of the Central General Staff (EMC), a dissident faction of the former FARC guerrilla movement.

The attacks follow a failed assassination attempt on Senator Miguel Uribe in Bogotá and have raised fears of a return to 1980s-1990s-era political violence.

In Corinto, residents described scenes of chaos, with one bakery destroyed by an explosion.

Security analysts believe the EMC may be retaliating against a recent military operation that reportedly wounded or killed its leader, “Ivan Mordisco.”

A statement from EMC warned civilians to stay away from security forces but did not claim responsibility.

The attacks mark a major escalation in Colombia’s internal conflict, casting further doubt on President Gustavo Petro’s faltering peace efforts with armed groups. Tensions remain high following the attempted killing of Uribe, which the government attributes to a contracted teenage gunman. Petro has publicly suggested international criminal elements may be involved.

Deadly Ethnic Violence Erupts in Nigeria’s Plateau State

At least 20 people were killed in a series of ethnically charged attacks this week in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state, local officials and humanitarian sources confirmed Wednesday.

The violence occurred in Mangu local government area, with assaults on three separate villages on Monday and Tuesday.

The bloodshed reportedly began after a machete attack on miners in the tin-rich region triggered retaliatory violence.

Local council chairman Emmanuel Bala said eight people were killed Tuesday night in Chinchin village by suspected Fulani assailants. Five more died Monday outside Langai, and seven were killed the same day in Bwe district.

The clashes stem from longstanding tensions between Muslim Fulani herders and predominantly Christian farming communities over land and resources. Climate stress, population pressures, and religious extremism have intensified these disputes in recent years.

A Red Cross official suggested the death toll may exceed 21. The attacks come amid weak security enforcement, often allowing communal reprisals to escalate unchecked.

Similar violence in April left over 150 dead in Plateau and neighboring Benue states. While Fulani herders are often blamed, they too report being victims of land grabs, cattle killings, and reprisal attacks.

Israeli Troops Fire Near Gaza Aid Center, 15 Reported Dead Amid Mounting Humanitarian Crisis

At least 15 people were reportedly killed Tuesday near a Gaza food distribution center operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), according to the territory’s civil defense agency.

The agency claims Israeli forces opened fire on civilians gathered near the aid site, while the Israeli military acknowledged firing “warning shots,” citing threats to troops.

Civil defense spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP that Israeli quadcopters opened fire around 6 to 7 a.m. (local time) on crowds near the Netzarim corridor and Wadi Gaza bridge, killing 12.

Earlier, between 2:30 and 5 a.m. (local time), three more people died in a separate incident at the same site.

The Netzarim corridor is a militarized strip cutting Gaza in half and heavily controlled by Israeli forces. Thousands of Gazans reportedly gathered in hopes of receiving American-delivered aid at the site, which has seen repeated violence since the GHF began operations on May 27.

Israel’s military said its troops fired warning shots “hundreds of meters” from the aid center, claiming the individuals posed a threat and that the incident occurred before the site opened. The Israel Defense Forces did not confirm use of quadcopters or direct fire on the crowd.

Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat camp reported receiving three bodies and over 100 injured from the incident.

Due to media restrictions and access issues in Gaza, casualty figures remain unverified.

The incident adds to growing global concern over the worsening humanitarian conditions and rising civilian casualties in the besieged territory.

Iran Threatens US Bases as Trump Signals Doubts Over Nuclear Deal

Iran warned Wednesday it would target US military bases across the region if nuclear talks fail, escalating tensions as President Donald Trump admitted he was “less confident” about striking a deal with Tehran.

Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said Iranian forces have access to all US bases in the region and would strike them “without hesitation” if conflict erupts. He added that “God willing,” diplomacy would prevail but warned the US would “suffer more losses” in any confrontation.

Trump, who reimposed sanctions and revived his “maximum pressure” campaign after abandoning the 2015 nuclear agreement in his first term, expressed diminished optimism in a podcast interview, saying Iran appeared to be stalling.

“I am much less confident of a deal being made,” Trump said.

The United States and Iran have held five rounds of talks since April, but disagreements over uranium enrichment remain unresolved. Iran insists on its right to enrich to 60% — far beyond the 2015 deal’s 3.67% cap — while Washington sees this as a red line.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also criticized Iran this week for its lack of cooperation and failure to explain nuclear material found at undeclared sites. Tehran dismissed the report as biased and based on “forged” Israeli intelligence.

While both sides say diplomacy is still on the table, Trump reiterated that the US would not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon — preferably without military conflict. The nuclear standoff continues to strain US-Iran relations amid broader regional instability.

Northern Ireland Erupts in Racially Charged Riots; PM Starmer Condemns Violence

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Northern Irish leaders condemned two nights of racially motivated violence that injured 17 police officers and terrorized residents in Ballymena and surrounding areas.

The riots were sparked by the arrest of two teenagers—who requested a Romanian interpreter—over an alleged rape attempt.

Riots involved petrol bombs, bricks, and fireworks, with homes and businesses—mainly in areas with Romanian migrants—set ablaze or vandalized. Police arrested six individuals and reported officers came under sustained attack.

 Officials from Northern Ireland’s power-sharing executive issued a joint statement denouncing the attacks and calling for unity.

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher warned that “mob rule” undermines society, while Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson labeled the violence “racist thuggery.” Tensions remain high in Ballymena, which has a significant migrant population, amid growing anti-immigrant sentiment across the UK and Ireland.

Census data shows over 6,600 Romanian-born residents in Northern Ireland. The violence reflects rising tensions as immigration continues to reshape demographics in the region.

South Korea Halts Propaganda Broadcasts Toward North to Reset Relations

South Korea suspended its loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts into North Korea on Wednesday, marking a shift under the new administration of President Lee Jae-myung.

The Ministry of National Defense said the move aims to “restore trust” between the two Koreas and promote peace on the peninsula.

The broadcasts—consisting of K-pop music and anti-Pyongyang news—had resumed last year in retaliation to North Korea’s balloon-borne trash campaigns. In response, Pyongyang blared disturbing sounds across the border, prompting civilian complaints in South Korea’s border regions.

The policy reversal follows the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, who had adopted a hardline stance toward the North.

Lee, elected last week and now backed by a parliamentary majority, has pledged to revive dialogue and restore military agreements with Pyongyang.

North Korea has not officially responded, but analysts suggest the South’s latest gesture signals Seoul’s intention to ease tensions.

Local officials and residents near the border called the suspension overdue and urged further efforts to reopen communication channels with the North.

Sources: AFP, News Agencies

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