Source: United States Airforce
The under secretary’s visit was an in-depth immersion to how the Department of the Air Force enhances regional stability by working in concert across all warfighting domains.
Defense News in Brief: US, Japan refine interoperability during exercise North Wind 26
Source: United States Airforce
The 374th Airlift Wing integrated with the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to execute a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26, a joint arctic field training designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities.
Defense News in Brief: General officers forge flying proficiency at Nellis AFB
Source: United States Airforce
In a powerful demonstration of leading from the front at every echelon, USAF generals have taken to the skies here to reaffirm that command at every level is backed by the same core competencies by every Airmen.
Defense News in Brief: 11th ATKS officially becomes part of 25th ATKW
Source: United States Airforce
The change from launch and recovery to conventional MQ-9 operations expands the squadron’s role in combat operations, enabling pilots, sensor operators and intelligence professionals to conduct missions from start to finish.
Defense News in Brief: U.S., Japan refine interoperability during exercise North Wind 26
Source: United States Airforce
The 374th Airlift Wing integrated with the U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force to execute a joint forcible entry operation during exercise North Wind 26, a joint arctic field training designed to strengthen winter operational capabilities.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Divers Reinforce Maritime Force Protection at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece
Source: United States Navy
SOUDA BAY, Greece – U.S. Navy Seabee Divers, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1, Construction Dive Detachment Bravo (CDD/B), completed inspections and maintenance on the port security barrier system and tested new methods for underwater concrete repairs on the Marathi NATO Pier Complex from Dec. 2025 to Jan. 2026.
Defense News in Brief: Philippines, U.S. conduct bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity
Source: United States Navy
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. Navy conducted a bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific, Jan. 25-26, 2026.
Defense News in Brief: NSA Naples Invests Over $542K in Fitness Upgrades, Boosting Mission Readiness and Troop Morale
Source: United States Navy
NAPLES, Italy — The U.S. Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, is revolutionizing its approach to health and wellness with a significant investment in state-of-the-art fitness facilities. With over $422,000 spent in fiscal year 2025 and an additional $120,000 projected for fiscal year 2026, the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program is rolling out extensive upgrades designed to enhance mission readiness, boost morale, and prevent injuries for the entire base community.
Defense News in Brief: Yokota supports first JGSDF-hosted multinational airborne exercise
Source: United States Airforce
The exercise marked the first Japan Ground Self-Defense Force-hosted multinational airborne operation conducted on Japanese soil and brought together airborne forces from the United States and Japan to enhance interoperability and airborne insertion capabilities.
Defense News in Brief: USS Wichita Crew Completes Critical Repairs at Sea, Sustains Mission Readiness
Source: United States Navy
CARIBBEAN SEA (Jan. 26, 2026) – Sailors aboard the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) recently completed a series of critical engineering repairs while deployed, demonstrating the growing self-sufficiency and technical expertise of the Littoral Combat Ship force.