Source: United States Navy
Current conflicts across the globe prove that the way we engage in war is changing daily – and that winning requires scalable, attritable systems that can adapt to evolving mission landscapes in real-time.
Defense News in Brief: U.S., Malaysian forces conclude Bersama Warrior 25
Source: United States Navy
KUANTAN, Malaysia — Service members with the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and U.S. joint forces – including active duty and reserve components – concluded Bersama Warrior 25 on June 26, following 10 days of bilateral staff integration and scenario-based planning in Kuantan, Malaysia.
Defense News in Brief: 300 Strong: Information Warfare WTI Cadre Reaches Milestone, Sharpening Warfighting Edge
Source: United States Navy
NORFOLK, Va. – Naval Information Warfighting Development Center (NIWDC), commanded by Rear Adm. Brian Harding, celebrated the graduation of 17 new Information Warfare (IW) Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTIs) during a ceremony where Vice Adm. Mike Vernazza, Commander, Naval Information Forces, served as the guest speaker. This graduation marks a significant milestone, bringing the total number of IW WTIs in the cadre to 300.
Defense News in Brief: Koa Moana 25 U.S. Marines and Sailors Lifesaving Kits Empowering Palau in Time for Pacific Mini Games
Source: United States Navy
KOROR, Palau – On June 25, 2025, U.S. Marines and Sailors with Koa Moana 25 delivered 100 first aid kits to the Belau National Hospital in Palau. Koa Moana is a recurring exercise that fosters partnerships with Compact of Free Association nations like the Republic of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia through medical aid, engineering, and security cooperation.
Defense News in Brief: Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve
Source: United States Airforce
The Department of the Air Force achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, a testament to the enduring appeal of service and the effectiveness of modernized recruiting strategies.
Defense News in Brief: SecAF emphasizes modernization, readiness during ACC immersion
Source: United States Airforce
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink attended an Air Combat Command immersion tour to gain a comprehensive understanding of ACC’s diverse mission set and its critical role in projecting combat airpower and global information operations.
Defense News in Brief: Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 Opens with Focus on Black Sea Mine Counter Measures
Source: United States Navy
Naval forces from Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Greece, Latvia, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States have begun Exercise Sea Breeze 25-2 in Portland, England.
Defense News in Brief: RIMPAC 2026 Initial Planning Conference kicks off, laying foundation for world’s premier Maritime exercise
Source: United States Navy
SAN DIEGO – Military members and representatives from nations across the Indo-Pacific and around the world gathered in San Diego this week for the Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 Initial Planning Conference (IPC).
Defense News in Brief: U.S. Fourth Fleet Holds UNITAS 2025 Final Planning Conference
Source: United States Navy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet hosted the UNITAS 2025 final planning conference (FPC) from June 23-27, building upon the momentum established during the main-planning conference held in April and initial planning conference held in February. The FPC brought together representatives from the U.S. and partner nations to finalize plans for UNITAS 2025, the 66th iteration of the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise.
Defense News in Brief: U.S., Indonesian Navies Commence Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Indonesia 2025.
Source: United States Navy
The United States Navy, the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) and the Indonesian Marine Corps commenced Exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2025 on June 23, at TNI-AL 2nd Fleet Command in Surabaya.