Source: United States Airforce
The Department of the Air Force has selected Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, as the new location for the 492nd Special Operations Wing.
Defense News in Brief: Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Deployment, Explosive Ordnance Robotics, First Guardian Officer Graduates
Source: United States Spaceforce
In this week’s look around the Air Force, the 11th ATF is the first to deploy during REFORPAC, the EOD Robot Depth-Perception System improves high-stakes missions, and the inaugural class of Guardian officers graduate from the year-long OTC.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Relieves USS Santa Barbara Commanding Officer
Source: United States Navy
MANAMA, Bahrain – Commander of Task Force 55, Capt. Kelley Jones relieved the commanding officer of USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) Blue crew, Cmdr. Adam Ochs, Sept. 11, due to a loss of confidence in Och’s ability to command the littoral combat ship.
Defense News in Brief: Reserve Cyber Warfare Technicians and Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers Elevate Navy Cyber Operations
Source: United States Navy
By Lt. j.g. Philmon Haile, Commander, Naval Information Force Reserve
In today’s contested digital environment, the U.S. Navy Reserve’s Cyber Warfare Technicians (CWT) and Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers (MCWO) incorporate cyber operations into the Operational Level of War (OLW), seamlessly bridging the gap between strategic cyber capabilities and tactical warfighting objectives.
Defense News in Brief: Refreshed and Rebranded Navy Lodge, Navy Inn Rota Welcomes Guests
Source: United States Navy
With the cut of a ribbon on Sept. 8, 2025, Navy Lodge and Navy Inn Rota, Spain, officially opened their newly rebranded facilities to guests. These openings mark the first Navy Gateway Inns & Suites to be rebranded as a Navy Inn and the first Navy Lodge to be rebranded outside the United States.
Defense News in Brief: US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB
Source: United States Airforce
The DAF announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.
Defense News in Brief: US, Norway test maritime strike in High North
Source: United States Airforce
The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea.
Defense News in Brief: Remote Maintenance System Kits On Track to Fleet Deployment
Source: United States Navy
OXNARD, Calif. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division’s (NSWC PHD) Augmented Reality Maintenance System (ARMS) team sent out more than 20 ARMS kits to the fleet in August, putting it closer to meeting command leadership’s goal of ARMS on every deployed ship.
Defense News in Brief: Allies unite in tactical, operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3
Source: United States Airforce
The exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-notice threats, sharpening speed, flexibility and cooperation to defend national and allied interests.
Defense News in Brief: USS Mount Whitney Arrives in Durres, Republic of Albania, Strengthening NATO and Maritime Partnerships
Source: United States Navy
The U.S. 6th Fleet flagship, USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Porto Romano, Durrës, Republic of Albania, on Sept. 9, 2025, for a scheduled port visit, highlighting the close partnership between the United States and Albania, a key NATO Ally.