Source: United States Navy
Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted bilateral operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 4-5.
Defense News in Brief: Commander, Self Defense Fleet Hosted Japan-U.S. Navy Commanders’ meeting KONDANKAI.
Source: United States Navy
Vice Adm. Katsushi Omachi, commander Self Defense Fleet, hosted Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander U.S. 7th Fleet and Japan and U.S. maritime commanders during an annual bilateral meeting known as “KONDANKAI” at the Maritime Operation Center on Yokosuka Naval Base, Sept. 4, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: New Commanding Officer Takes the Helm at Office of Naval Research Global
Source: United States Navy
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global welcomed a new commanding officer as Capt. Eric “Nutt” Hutter took the helm from Capt. Andy “Big Tuna” Berner in a formal ceremony at the HMS President, a shore establishment of the Royal Naval Reserve, Sept. 4.
Defense News in Brief: New Hampshire ANG to spearhead KC-46A modernization with new test force
Source: United States Airforce
The Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Command Test Center established its first-ever KC-46A Combined Test Force during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Defense News in Brief: 17th MCPON Change of Office Ceremony Remarks
Source: United States Navy
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle delivers remarks during an the 17th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy change of office, attended by over 200 Department of Defense (DoD) senior leaders, distinguished guests and families at the Washington Navy Memorial in Washington D.C., Sep. 08.
Defense News in Brief: Naval Air Force Atlantic Holds Change of Command
Source: United States Navy
Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) held a change of command ceremony to mark the transition of command leadership aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Sept. 5.
Defense News in Brief: Ford Carrier Strike Group Operates in the High North with NATO Allies
Source: United States Navy
The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRF CSG) led an allied maritime force with Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) and NATO Allies Norway, Germany and France to conduct routine operations in the High North region from Aug. 23-Sept. 8, 2025.
Defense News in Brief: AMC reactivates 21st AF, realigns Numbered Air Force structure
Source: United States Spaceforce
The NAF activation and command structure realignment allows AMC and subordinate units to achieve a more effective posture, diversify mission sets and better equip Airmen to project and sustain power at relevant speed, scale and distance in support of national strategic objectives.
Defense News in Brief: Around the Air Force: Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Alternative Navigation Milestone, Testing Helicopters vs. Fighters
Source: United States Airforce
In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new CCA platform takes a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests internal GPS measures, and the ANG tests helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.
Defense News in Brief: U.S., Allied Forces Complete Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2025
Source: United States Navy
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 concluded a series of integrated exercises and operations as part of Exercise Pacific Vanguard 2025.