Source: United States Airforce
The Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, with one of its prototype platforms taking flight in less than two years from program launch.
Defense News in Brief: USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group completes Exercise Northern Edge 2025
Source: United States Navy
NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN – The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) wrapped up participation in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command-led joint force exercise Northern Edge 2025 from the North Pacific Ocean, Aug, 25, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: 302nd AW aerial firefighting aircraft repositioned to Idaho, stats for Colorado, Wyoming
Source: United States Airforce
A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires.
Defense News in Brief: USS Bulkeley arrives in Rostock, Germany in preparation for Northern Coast 2025
Source: United States Navy
ROSTOK, Germany – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrived in Rostock, Germany for a scheduled port visit to enhance international relations and strengthen NATO Alliance cohesion, Aug. 27.
Defense News in Brief: US Air Force Reserve leaders strengthen ties with Philippine Air Force
Source: United States Spaceforce
A U.S. Air Force Reserve delegation, led by Lt. Gen. John Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, visited Manila to meet with Philippine Air Force leaders and discuss the Reserve Allies and Partners Program.
Defense News in Brief: 34th CNO Assumption of Office Ceremony Remarks
Source: United States Navy
Adm. Daryl Caudle, the 34th Chief of Naval Operations, delivers remarks during an assumption of office ceremony, attended by over 300 Department of Defense (DoD) senior leaders, distinguished guests and families at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington D.C., Aug. 25.
Defense News in Brief: Navy Brings First-Ever Navy Week to Eugene in Celebration of 250 Years of Maritime Excellence
Source: United States Navy
The U.S. Navy proudly announces Navy Week in Eugene, Oregon, taking place Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, 2025. As part of a nationwide outreach effort, Eugene Navy Week will bring 50-75 Sailors to engage directly with the community through a week-long series of performances, educational events and service projects.
Defense News in Brief: U.S., Allied Forces Join for Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2025
Source: United States Navy
NAVAL BASE GUAM – Maritime forces from Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Air Force (RAAF), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal New Zealand Navy, Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps begin multilateral maritime exercise Pacific Vanguard 2025 with an opening ceremony on Aug. 25.
Defense News in Brief: USS Higgins Completes Expeditionary Missile Reload Simulation At Sea
Source: United States Navy
CLEVELAND BAY, Australia – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) simulated an expeditionary reload of a Standard Missile (SM) 2 while anchored in the vicinity of Townsville, Australia, July 28.
Defense News in Brief: Navy JAG Corps Hosts Assumption of Office Event
Source: United States Navy
On Aug. 22, the Honorable John C. Phelan, the 79 th secretary of the Navy, presided over a ceremony formally marking the Navy judge advocate general’s (JAG) assumption of office at the Washington Navy Yard in D.C.